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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A Busy Creature's Day Eating

written and illustrated by Mo Willems

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2018

Publisher: Hyperion/Disney

ISBN: 978-1-3680-1352-9

Keywords: Food, Alphabet, Humor, Read-Aloud

A purple creature stuffs itself with an alphabetical array of unconventional items until his upset stomach requires a father's attention. Humorous, colorful illustrations.