Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
Our online Searchable Best Books List draws from the committee's annual Best Children's Books of the Year-beginning with the list of books published in 2000-with each featuring more than 600 high-quality titles for young readers.
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Cyril the Mandrill
written and ill. by Francesca Greco
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Publisher: Star Bright
ISBN: 1-932065-92-X
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An unusual monkey, teased by the zoo animals for his strange appearance, is finally accepted when his unique features become an asset. Energetic humorous illustrations.