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1. This excellent book by Robert McCloskey was first published in 1941, and won the 1942 Caldecott Medal. It is the official Children's Book of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is commemorated by a statue by Nancy Schon in the Boston Public Garden. What is its title?
2. This 1985 book by Chris Van Allsburg is generally considered to be a classic Christmas story for children. It received the Caldecott Medal in 1986. It features children, one child in particular, and a train trip to the North Pole. What book is it?
3. This book, written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen, received a Caldecott Honor Award in 2015. It involves two boys, very much physically alike, searching for "something spectacular" in the ground. What is the title?
4. This delightful book was written and illustrated by Eric Carle and first published in 1969. At the end, a bright, colorful butterfly appears. Which book is it?
5. Syd Hoff wrote and illustrated this book, which had two sequels and which won the award for New York Times Outstanding Book Of The Year. A boy goes to a museum, visits an exhibit, and miraculously discover a living creature from that era. What is the title of this book?
6. In 1955, Crockett Johnson wrote this book, that turned out to be his most popular one. It involves a boy and a particular colored crayon. What book is it?
7. This 1963 book by Maurice Sendak won the Caldecott Medal in 1964 and has sold over 20 million copies, even though it has only 338 words. It centers on a boy named Max. Which title fits this description?
8. This story, written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko, was first published in 1980. It reverses the traditional stories about a prince rescuing a princess from a dragon. It has won justifiable acclaim from feminists, including the National Organization For Women, and from many others. Which book is it?
9. This book was written in 1956 by Gene Zion and illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham. It centers on a dog (who shares a name with a US President) that does not like taking baths. What is its title?
10. This book by Aaron Becker is a wordless picture book that follows a young girl on a fanciful adventure of self-determination. A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book, what is its title?
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