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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Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
by Patricia Valdez
Illustrator: Felicita Sala
Ages: 6+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf BFYR/Random House/PRH
ISBN: 978-0-399-55725-5
Keywords: Picture Books for Older Readers, Zoos, Women scientists, Herpetology
In 1913, 16-year-old Joan brought her pet crocodile to school. Ten years later, she became the London Zoo's curator of reptiles, caring for huge Komodo dragons and other creatures. Realistic earth-toned illustrations.