''Wee Gillis'' is a 1938

picture book A picture book combines visual and verbal narratives in a book format, most often aimed at young children. With the narrative told primarily through text, they are distinct from comics, which do so primarily through sequential images. The images ...

Munro Leaf Wilbur Monroe Leaf ( Munro Leaf) (December 4, 1905 – December 21, 1976) was an American writer of children's literature who wrote and illustrated nearly 40 books during his 40-year career. He is best known for ''The Story of Ferdinand'' (1936), ...

and illustrated by Robert Lawson. The story is about Wee Gillis who divides his time between family in Scotland's highlands and lowlands and what happens when each wants him to choose their customs over the other. The book was a recipient of a 1939

Caldecott Honor The Randolph Caldecott Medal, frequently shortened to just the Caldecott, annually recognizes the preceding year's "most distinguished American picture book for children". It is awarded to the illustrator by the Association for Library Service ...

for its illustrations.

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1938 children's books American picture books Caldecott Honor-winning works {{child-picture-book-stub