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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Brave Little Bear

Steve Small

Illustrator: Steve Small

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2023

Publisher: Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster BFYR/S & S

ISBN: 978-1-6659-5110-4

Keywords: Family, bravery, habitats, change

Arlo finds it hard to be brave . . . until his sister gets lost on a snowy mountain trek. Expressive, painterly art.