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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It Wasn't Me!

by Udo Weigelt

Illustrator: Julia Gukova

Ages: 6+

Published: 2001

Publisher: North-South

ISBN: 0-7358-1523-2

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Based on previous knowledge, a raven is unjustly accused by the forest's animals of stealing Ferret's raspberries. Fuzzy, warm illustrations.