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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Bear Feels Scared

by Karma Wilson

Illustrator: Jane Chapman

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2008

Publisher: McElderry

ISBN: 978-0-689-85986-1

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Big old Bear loses his way in the storm. Can his little friends save him? Evocative acrylics.