Along with the 2013 Caldecott Medal Winner, the 2013 Caldecott Honor books have also been announced. This year five picture books were selected to receive the Caldecott Honor. Those five recipients are:

Creepy carrots! by words, Aaron Reynolds ; pictures, Peter Brown

Extra yarn by Mac Barnett ; illustrated by Jon Klassen

Green by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

One cool friend by story by Toni Buzzeo ; pictures by David Small

Sleep like a tiger by written by Mary Logue ; illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski

Congratulations to this year's Medal winner and honorees! Be sure to ask a librarian for these great books on your next library visit.