The first book to receive a Caldecott Medal in 1937 was "Animals of the Bible: A Picture Book." The black-and-white illustrations by Dorothy P Lathrop are thoughtfully drawn to depict texts chosen from the Bible. I found it hard to step back into a mindset of that time which used text suitable for older children.
"MEI LI" from 1939, had lively,stylized black-and white drawings by Thomas Handforth. The story took a light-hearted look at a little girl wanting to do things that only boys are allowed to do. "The Little House" by Virginia Lee Burton traced the beginnings of a well-loved home in the country, to it's being surrounded by a noisy big city, only to be rediscovered and returned to a beloved countryside. Sweet.   
Separately, "Animals of the Bible" (2003) by Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Jackie Morris, had exquisite colorful watercolors that enhanced the selected texts.
Henry Winkler's 2023 book, "Being Henry: The Fonz.  . . and Beyond" was terrific. It was the kind of book that made me laugh, gasp, pause and ponder on the difficult life of a talented man with dyslexia. His honesty was very satisfying. Perfect winter reading.