Now, what is the Newbery Medal? The Newbery Medal is the oldest and most prestigious award in children's literature and is given to the author/book with the "most distinguished contribution to children's literature". As my children's librarian explained it, the Newbery is for writing, the Caldecott is for illustration. The Newbery Honor is given to noteworthy runners up to the Medal.
Newbery Medal/Honor books are usually pretty interesting and always well written, but not always guaranteed to be appropriate for young children nor necessarily enjoyable reading for everyone. And sometimes the books (like all books) get dated after a while, using vocabulary and expressing viewpoints that you may not want your child to repeat in an undiscriminating fashion. If you're looking for a little light reading to relax the brain or you're trying to catch the interest of a reluctant reader, it might not be the best place to start. If you're looking for a challenge or a new author, the Newbery list is a worthwhile place to check.
Newbery Medal/Honor Books Featured in the Young Precocious Reader
Abel's Island
Abel's Island
Doctor Doolittle
Multiple books in the Little House series
Mr. Popper's Penguins
The Twenty One Balloons
My Father's Dragon
Charlotte's Web
The Cricket in Times Square
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankwiler
The Tale of Despereaux
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
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