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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Snowman Magic

by Katherine Tegen

Illustrator: Brandon Dorman

Ages: 6+

Published: 2012

Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins

ISBN: 978-0-06-201445-0

Keywords: Read-Aloud

Young George has a snow day due to a big storm. When his snowman is completed, his adventures become even more exciting. Illustrations capture the realism and magic of the story.