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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This Beach Is Loud!
written and illustrated by Samantha Cotterill
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2019
Publisher: Dial BFYR/Penguin YR/PRH
ISBN: 978-0-525-55345-8
Keywords: Beach, Over stimulation, Emotions, Fathers and sons
Eager to go to the beach, a boy becomes overwhelmed by the noise, activities, and sand. Father saves the day. Colorful block print, ink, and charcoal art.