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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Yoko Finds Her Way
written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Books
ISBN: 978-1-4231-6512-5
Keywords: Travel, child independence, airport, signs
Leaving for Japan, Yoko proudly guids her mother throught the airport by following posted signs, but coming back from the restroom, she loses her way. Shimmering, colorful illustrations.