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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Little Shrew
Akiko Miyakoshi
Illustrator: Akiko Miyakoshi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2024
Publisher: Kids Can Press
ISBN: 978-1-5253-1303-5
Keywords: Family/School/Community-Chapter books, early reader
Three slice-of-life stories depict the daily routine of a sensible mammal as he experiences little changes that brighten his world. Gentle illustrations in pencil, charcoal, and gouache.