Chooch Helped (2025)

Winner of the 2025 Caldecott Medal, Chooch Helped is a heartfelt story about sibling rivalry, family, and Cherokee traditions. Sissy is sure her little brother Chooch is not really helping - even when their parents insist he is.

As Chooch joins in painting murals, making grape dumplings, gigging for crawdads, and shaping clay, Sissy's frustration builds to a very real family moment. Written by Andrea L. Rogers and illustrated with rich collage art by Rebecca Lee Kunz, this tender story celebrates culture, patience, and the growing love between siblings.