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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Trucker and Train
by Hannah Stark
Illustrator: Bob Kolar
Ages: 6+
Published: 2019
Publisher: Clarion Books/HMH
ISBN: 978-0-544-80181-3
Keywords: Agression, Altruism, Read-Aloud, Competition
A big, tough semi becomes jealous of a bigger, more powerful train. Is it better to be feared or appreciated? Jaunty mid-century style illustrations.