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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So Big!
written and illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
ISBN: 978-1-5476-0079-3
Keywords: Fears, School, Courage, Friendship, First day of school
Two friends face their first day at a really big school. Rhythmic, repetitive text and appealing full-color acrylic and gouache illustrations.