From: LSMant at aol.com <LSMant>
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 1996 18:16:40 -0500

I was quite surprised by the choice of Gloria and Officer Buckle for the Caldecott. Having seen Peggy Rathmann at our local bookstore in Nov. it was a pleasant surprise. She's a delightful and very funny woman who did a marvelous presentation. However, I am not sure that I would classify the book as distinguished. It's not controverisal like Smoky Night was. In fact, I haven't heard anyone "complain" about the choice as I did last year. It's a picture book. It's solid and well done. It's certainly one which will be enjoyed by many. But distinguished???

Laura Manthey San Jose, CA lsmant at aol.com
Received on Mon 05 Feb 1996 05:16:40 PM CST