Caldecott Medal Word Search
This Caldecott Medal word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: CALDECOTT, MEDAL, ILLUSTRATOR, ILLUSTRATION, PICTUREBOOK, DISTINGUISHED, NOMINEE, SHORTLIST, FINALIST, CEREMONY, ANNOUNCEMENT, PRESENTATION.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Caldecott Medal word list, defined
- MEDAL /ˈmɛdəl/ · noun
- A small object, typically made of metal, awarded to someone for winning a competition or achieving a particular standard. A medal can be made of various materials, such as gold, silver, or bronze. Related: award, prize, trophy, medallion.
- ILLUSTRATOR /ɪˈlʌstrətər/ · noun
- A person who creates illustrations, especially for books, magazines, or advertisements. An artist who designs and creates visual representations of ideas or concepts. Related: artist, designer, draughtsman, engraver.
- ILLUSTRATION /ɪˈlʌstriːʃən/ · noun
- A drawing or picture that illustrates a text, or a detailed explanation or description of something. Related: picture, drawing, diagram, explanation.
- DISTINGUISHED /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ · adjective
- Having or showing excellence, achievement, or eminence that sets someone or something apart from others; also used to describe a person of dignified, refined appearance. Related: eminent, prestigious, celebrated, renowned.
- NOMINEE /ˈnɒnɪni/ · noun
- A person or thing that is proposed or officially suggested for a particular position, award, or honor. A person or thing that is officially chosen or selected for a particular position, award, or honor. Related: candidate, entrant, entrant, entrant.
- SHORTLIST /ˈʃɔːtˌlɪst/ · noun, verb
- A list of selected candidates or items, typically for further consideration or evaluation. As a verb, to put someone or something on such a list. Related: candidate list, select list, final list, nominees.
- FINALIST /ˈfaɪnəlɪst/ · noun
- A person or thing competing in the final round of a contest or competition, especially one of those remaining after earlier eliminations. Related: contender, competitor, challenger, semifinalist.
- CEREMONY /ˈsɛrəmoʊni/ · noun
- A formal event conducted on an important public or religious occasion, typically consisting of a series of established actions or rites; also, the ritual observances themselves, such as those in a wedding or graduation. Related: rite, ritual, observance, service.
- ANNOUNCEMENT /əˈnaʊnsmənt/ · noun
- A formal or public statement conveying news or information, especially one made officially to a group or audience. It can also refer to the act of making such a statement known. Related: statement, declaration, proclamation, notice.
- PRESENTATION /prɪˈzɛnteɪʃən/ · noun
- The act of presenting information, ideas, or products to an audience, typically in a formal or public setting. A presentation can be a speech, a slideshow, or a demonstration. Related: address, speech, lecture, exposition.
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