Tomfoolery! – by Michelle Markel & Barbara McClintock
A joyful romp through art, imagination, and the life of Randolph Caldecott—the artist who changed picture books forever!
Tomfoolery! bursts with energy as it tells the story of a young illustrator who refused to sit still. In a world where children’s books were stiff and serious, Caldecott’s pages danced with life—rabbits leapt, wind swirled, and laughter filled the margins. His playful spirit reshaped the very idea of what a picture book could be and inspired the creation of the prestigious Caldecott Medal that bears his name.
With Michelle Markel’s lively storytelling and Barbara McClintock’s wonderfully detailed illustrations, this award-winning biography captures the humor, movement, and joy that define both Caldecott’s work and the childhood imagination itself.
Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023
Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023
A celebration of creativity, curiosity, and the power of pictures to tell stories that leap off the page.
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