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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Momo and Snap Are Not Friends

written and illustrated by Airlie Anderson

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2013

Publisher: Child's Play International

ISBN: 978-1-84643-603-1

Keywords: Animals, Friendship, Read-Aloud

Can a gentle monkey and a fierce alligator ever be friends? Playful action and imaginative sounds answer this question with surprising results. Colorful, comic illustrations.