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Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 science and nature books for children. She offers a wide range of programs for schools, libraries, nature centers, and conferences. www.melissa-stewart.com" ...more

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Which Author Has Won the Most Orbis Pictus Recognitions in This Century?

Inspired by two January blog posts in whichelementary school librarian Travis Jonker analyzed which publishers won themost Caldecott and Newbery Medals in the twenty-first century, I recentlyanalyzed data related to the Sibert Medal and Honor Awards (whichhas only existed in this century—since 2001). I also looked at which bookcreators had won the awards the most.

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	Feathers: Not Just for Flying by Melissa Stewart (Goodreads Author), Sarah S. Brannen (Illustrator) 4.26 avg rating — 1,178 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Monkeys, No Chocolate by Melissa Stewart (Goodreads Author), Allen Young, Nicole Wong (Illustrator) 4.10 avg rating — 670 ratings — published 2013 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Summertime Sleepers: Animals That Estivate by Melissa Stewart (Goodreads Author), Sarah Brannen (Illustrator) 4.17 avg rating — 535 ratings — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem by Melissa Stewart (Goodreads Author), Rob Dunlavey (Illustrator) 4.40 avg rating — 433 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Can an Aardvark Bark? by Melissa Stewart (Goodreads Author), Steve Jenkins (Illustrations) 4.06 avg rating — 434 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dolphins 4.16 avg rating — 394 ratings — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs by Melissa Stewart (Goodreads Author), Stephanie Laberis (Illustrator) 4.24 avg rating — 367 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Titanic 4.37 avg rating — 341 ratings — published 2012 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ants 4.14 avg rating — 339 ratings — published 2010 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Snakes! 4.12 avg rating — 340 ratings — published 2009 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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