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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The Story of Fish & Snail
written and illustrated by Deborah Freedman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Publisher: Viking/Penguin
ISBN: 978-0-670-78489-9
Keywords: Friendship, Fish, Books, Read-Aloud
When Fish finds a new story, will Snail have the courage to follow him through it or is this the end of their friendship? Enchanting illustrations in soft pastel hues