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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When Lions Roar

by Robie H. Harris

Illustrator: Chris Raschka

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2013

Publisher: Orchard/Scholastic

ISBN: 978-0-545-911283-3

Keywords: Fear, Noises

A young child describes loud noises that scare him and tells what he does to make himself feel calmer. Crayon and watercolor illustrations.