FIVE STARS! “This brief tribute gets to the heart of what makes his work so enduringly appealing." - School Library Journal, starred review “(An) exuberant tribute to the illustrator who revolutionized children's books." - Horn Book Magazine,starred review
“A cacophony of verve and frolic, this is biographical storytelling at its absolute best.” - Kirkus, starred review
“This follow-up..is another excellent resource, one that explains not only who Randolph Caldecott was but also why his approach to illustrating books for children has had a lasting impact." - Booklist, starred review
“A lively portrait of a person whose illustration style still inspires contemporary picture book creators..."- Publishers Weekly, starred review
2024 Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction Text (Young Readers) given by the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023
Kirkus Best Book of 2023
Hornbook Fanfare Best Book of 2024 An Evanston Public Library Great Book for Kids of 2023
2024 ALA Notable Children's Book A CCBC Best Children's Book of 2024