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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Leo's First Vote!
Christina Soontornvat
Illustrator: Isabel Roxas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2024
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf/Random House Children's Books/PRH
ISBN: 978-0-593-64426-3
Keywords: Contemporary Issues-candidates' positions, ballot previews, registration, individual power, family discourse, real-life concerns
A young boy learns about the voting process and its importance from a classroom mock presidential election and discussions with his dad and others. Lively, coloful illustrations. Extensive back matter.