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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I'm Going to Build a Snowman

Jashar Awan

Illustrator: Jashar Awan

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2023

Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR/S & S

ISBN: 978-1-6659-3817-4

Keywords: Snow, winter

A brown-skinned child has a snow day plan. His snowman may not be perfect, but it is his best yet. Emotive, expressive charcoal pencil and digital illustrations.