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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I Want a Dog

written and illustrated by Jon Agee

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2019

Publisher: Dial BFYR/Penguin YR/PRH

ISBN: 978-0-525-55546-9

Keywords: Humorous stories, Diversity, Pet adoption, Pets

A young girl enters an animal shelter determined to adopt a dog, but leaves with a surprising new pet. Retro cartoon-style watercolor illustrations.