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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Boyogi: How a Wounded Family Learned to Heal
David Barclay Moore
Illustrator: Noa Denmon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 978-1-53621-370-6
Keywords: PTSD, Veterans, Brooklyn, NY, Bedford Stuyvesant, YMCA
A young African American boy notices the persistent sadness of his father, who has returned from military service. Yoga helps the whole family. Varying color palettes reflect the emotional changes. Digital illustrations.