Yay for "An Egg Is Quiet," which also should have gotten a Caldecott honor in my opinion.

You were an excellent nonfiction go-to guy, Chris. I enjoyed working on the nominating committee with you, Anastasia, Camille, and Deb.

The judges made a great choice. Hats off to them.
Susan | Homepage | 02.15.07 - 7:54 am | #

Chris,

Thanks for all your hard work on this! It was a pleasure working with you and I'm thrilled with the winner.
Kris | Homepage | 02.16.07 - 5:11 pm | #

Chris,

I love AN EGG IS QUIET. The text is lovely and lyrical. I, too, think it was one of the best-illustrated children's books of 2006. I am looking forward to reading Long's and Aston's next book, A SEED IS SLEEPY, which is due to be released in March.

I think your nominating panel did a great job!
Elaine Magliaro | Homepage | 02.17.07 - 9:40 am | #

Thanks, y'all. It was a real treat for me to serve on the Cybils, and I'm delighted that the process honored such a great nonfiction picture book.

Elaine, I'm excited about A SEED IS SLEEPY, too -- I've seen the cover, and it features a huge pod from a Texas Mountain Laurel, which I've got growing in my front yard.
Chris Barton | Homepage | 02.18.07 - 6:42 am | #