Caldecott, Randolph Syllabification: (Cal·de·cott, Randolph)Pronunciation: /ˈkôldikət, -ˌkät/Definition of Caldecott, Randolph (1846–86), English graphic artist and watercolor painter. He is noted for his illustrations for children’s books. A medal awarded annually for the illustration of US children’s books is named for him. Caldecott, Randolph in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Caldecott, Randolph in the British & World English dictionary