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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The Night is Yours

by Abdul-Razak Zachariah

Illustrator: Keturah A. Bobo

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2019

Publisher: Dial BFYR/Penguin YR/PRH

ISBN: 978-0-525-55271-0

Keywords: Read-Aloud, Diversity, Family

Amani plays an evening game of hide-and-seek with her friends in the glow of the moon. Gentle appealing acrylic illustrations.