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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Excellent Ed

by Stacy McAnulty

Illustrator: Julia Sarcone-Roach

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2016

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf/Random House/PRH

ISBN: 978-0-553-51023-2

Keywords: Read-Aloud, Humor, Diversity, Dogs

Feeling unworthy because he is not allowed to participate in many family activities, a spunky pup discovers his unique value. Mixed-media, humorous, vivid illustrations.