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 Balcony
written and illustrated by Melissa Castrillŏn
Ages: 6+
Published: 2019
Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR
ISBN: 978-1-5344-0588-2
Keywords: City Life, Wordless books, Diversity, Gardens, Moving
In this nearly wordless tale, a girl must move to the city. Missing her country life, she transforms her balcony into a wild garden. Brightly colored, stylized art.