The Theodor Seuss
Geisel Award
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The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, established in 2004, will
be given annually beginning in 2006 to the author(s) and
illustrator(s) of the most distinguished contribution to
the body of American children’s literature known as
beginning reader books published in the United States
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to recognize the author(s) and illustrator(s) of a
beginning reader book who demonstrate great creativity and
imagination in his/her/their literary and artistic
achievements to engage children in reading. |
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The award is
named for the world-renowned children’s author, Theodor
Geisel. "A person’s a person no matter how small," Theodor
Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, would say. "Children want the
same things we want: to laugh, to be challenged, to be
entertained and delighted." Brilliant, playful and always
respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the
consciousness of four generations of youngsters and
parents. In the process, he helped them to read.
(From ALA website 1/20/2006
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2008 Medal Winner |
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There Is a Bird
on Your Head!
written and illustrated by Mo Willems |
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2008 Honor Books |
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First the Egg
written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger |
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Hello, Bumblebee
Bat
written by Darrin Lunde
illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne |
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Jazz Baby
written by R. Gregory Christie
illustrated by Lisa Wheeler |
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Vulture View
written by April Pulley Sayre
illustrated by Steve Jenkins |
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Past Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winners |
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