Mock Caldecott 2026 discussion

Mermaid Queen The Spectacular True Story Of Annette Kellerman, Who Swam Her Way To Fame, Fortune & Swimsuit History! by Shana Corey, Moonshot The Flight of Apollo 11 by Brian Floca, and The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney are all earning a lot of attention. Do you think they are a future Caldecott?

Out of all the books I have read this year “Moonshot” is one of my favorites. The illustrations and story are very accurate and help teach children about the first men on the moon.

Jerry Pinkneys “The Lion and The Mouse” has beautiful pictures. Even though there is no text, children will easily be able to discern the story.

I have not heard of Shana Corey’s book but I plan on looking it up now that it has made the Caldecott Hopefuls list.

Kristen wrote: "Out of all the books I have read this year “Moonshot” is one of my favorites. The illustrations and story are very accurate and help teach children about the first men on the moon.

Jerry Pink..."

I just finished "The Lion and the Mouse" with my three year old daughter. She studied every picture and had a great time interpreting what was happening. Absolutely, a beautifully done book.