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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Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest
Phoebe Wahl
Illustrator: Pheobe Wahl
Ages: 6+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Tundra Books/PRH
ISBN: 978-0-7352-6489-2
Keywords: community, friendship, nature, seasons, woodland animals, gnomes, sprites, fairies
With themes of adventure, friendship, nature, and community, a tiny witch learns life's lessons in each of the four seasons. Colorful vintage-style woodland imagery.