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Kids' Catalog | Award Winners | Theodor Seuss Geisel Award

The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year.   The winner(s), recognized for their literary and artistic achievements that demonstrate creativity and imagination to engage children in reading, receives a bronze medal.  Honor Book authors and illustrators receive certificates, which are presented at the ALA Annual Conference.  The award was established in 2004 and first presented in 2006. Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Terms and Criteria.

2008
Willems, Mo.  There Is a Bird on Your Head.

Honor Books:
Sayre, April Pulley.  Vulture View.
Seeger, Laura Vaccaro.  First the Egg.
Lunde, Darrin.  Hello, Bumblebee Bat.
Wheeler, Lisa.  Jazz Baby.

2007
Vasnosky, Laura McGee.  Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways.

Honor Books:
Beaumont, Karen.  Move Over, Rover!
DiCamillo, Kate.  Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride.
Portis, Antoinette.  Not a Box.

2006
Rylant, Cynthia.  Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas.

Honor Books:
Arnold, Tedd.  Hi! Fly Guy.
Bloom, Suzanne.  A Splendid Friend, Indeed.
Silverman, Erica.  Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa.
Van Leeuwen, Jean.  Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day.