The Cats of Early Caldecotts

As I have been reading books for the Caldecott Challenge, I have been documenting my reads with a picture of the cover and of a favorite illustration.

So far I have finished the first 17 years of the award, and I am discovering that many of my favorite illustrations seem to include cats (and snow scenes - but that's another post!).

I went back through my photos, and in no particular order I give you 15 Cats of Early Caldecott winner and honor books:

Can you name the books from whence these cats came? (Truly any opportunity to use the phrase "from whence" is one that should be taken).

Click here if you would like to know the titles.