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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Stripes of All Types

written and illustrated by Susan Stockdale

Ages: 6+

Published: 2013

Publisher: Peachtree

ISBN: 978-1-56145-695-6

Keywords: Camouflage

Learn why okapis, turkeys, cactus bees, and many other animals have stripes. Clear, simple text and clean, vivid acrylic illustrations.