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).

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My Best Friend

by Mary Ann Rodman

Illustrator: E.B. Lewis

Ages: 6+

Published: 2005

Publisher: Viking

ISBN: 0-670-05989-7

Keywords: Self-esteem

Six-year-old Lily learns how a best friend should truly act. Expressive watercolors.