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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Summer Is for Cousins
Rajani LaRocca
Illustrator: Abhi Alwar
Ages: 6+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Abrams BFYR/Abrams
ISBN: 978-1-4197-5733-4
Keywords: Indian Americans, Family, Vacations, Ice Cream
Ravi is excited about spending summer vacation with his extended family. But will his favorite cousin, who has matured, still want to spend time with Ravi? Vibrant digital illustrations.