
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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Ollie's Odyssey
written and illustrated by William Joyce
Ages: 9+
Published: 2016
Publisher: A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book/Atheneum BFYR/Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 978-1-4424-7355-3
Keywords: Toys, Adventure, Journeys
An army of unloved toys abduct Billy's favorite toy, leading to an “A-venture” filled with heroic battles. Full-page golden-toned color illustrations.