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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We, the Curious Ones

Marion Dane Bauer

Illustrator: Hari and Deepti

Ages: 6+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Candlewick Press

ISBN: 978-1-6382-1868-8

Keywords: myths, discoveries, change

Poetic text and shimmering paper-cut art illuminate the connection between our long-held beliefs and our ever-changing knowledge of the universe. Important contributions in back matter.