The Night Gardener by the Fan Brothers is on many mock-Caldecott short lists, and it is a beautiful book. It is a book about using ones' gifts to bring beauty and happiness to others, and encouraging them to do the same. I like this book very much, and believe that even older children will enjoy examining the illustrations to see all of the many details. I have other picture books that I like better for the Caldecott, but I can see how this book could take the prize or an Honor!