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 Love Letter
by Anika Aldamuy Denise
Illustrator: Lucy Ruth Cummins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2019
Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-274157-8
Keywords:
Hedgehog finds a mysterious love letter that is then found by bunny, and later by squirrel. Each one is enriched by the message. Charming mixed-media illustrations.