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).
Our online Searchable Best Books List draws from the committee's annual Best Children's Books of the Year-beginning with the list of books published in 2000-with each featuring more than 600 high-quality titles for young readers.
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How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Can dinosaurs get well when they don't take their medicine? Humorous, imaginative illustrations.
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Can dinosaurs get well when they don't take their medicine? Humorous, imaginative illustrations.
If You're Happy and You Know It!
by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A young girl and her animal friends adapt the song to their anatomies. Energetic, colorful illustrations.
by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A young girl and her animal friends adapt the song to their anatomies. Energetic, colorful illustrations.
I Kissed the Baby!
written and ill. by Mary Murphy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Welcome new baby! Bold ink and wash illustrations.
written and ill. by Mary Murphy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Welcome new baby! Bold ink and wash illustrations.
I'm Mighty!
by Kate McMullan
Illustrator: Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A day in the life of a tough little tugboat. Engaging text and creative design.
by Kate McMullan
Illustrator: Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A day in the life of a tough little tugboat. Engaging text and creative design.
Julius's Candy Corn
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Julius has a clever way of resisting the cupcakes his mother made for a party.
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Julius has a clever way of resisting the cupcakes his mother made for a party.
Leaves! Leaves! Leaves!
written and ill. by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A bear cub and her mother move through the seasons learning how leaves change. Includes colorful, informative collages of different leaves and a fun activity.
written and ill. by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A bear cub and her mother move through the seasons learning how leaves change. Includes colorful, informative collages of different leaves and a fun activity.
Let's Go
written and ill. by Jane chapman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A car, a truck, a tractor-trailer and others are stuck in a traffic jam in this colorful board book.
written and ill. by Jane chapman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A car, a truck, a tractor-trailer and others are stuck in a traffic jam in this colorful board book.
Little Bear's Little Boat
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Little Bear outgrows his much beloved boat and finds a way to understand his growth.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Little Bear outgrows his much beloved boat and finds a way to understand his growth.
Little Buggy Runs Away
written and ill. by Kevin O'Malley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Pressured by “friends,” an angry young bug leaves home. After a scary night, the comforts of family are more appealing. Humorous, buggy illustrations.
written and ill. by Kevin O'Malley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Pressured by “friends,” an angry young bug leaves home. After a scary night, the comforts of family are more appealing. Humorous, buggy illustrations.
Little Monkey Says Good Night
by Ann Whitford Paul
Illustrator: David Walker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A mischievous circus monkey engages in his nighttime ritual. Stylized illustrations.
by Ann Whitford Paul
Illustrator: David Walker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A mischievous circus monkey engages in his nighttime ritual. Stylized illustrations.
Little One Step
written and ill. by Simon James
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
The littlest duckling discovers he can keep up when he puts one foot in front of the other.
written and ill. by Simon James
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
The littlest duckling discovers he can keep up when he puts one foot in front of the other.
Little Quack
by Lauren Thompson
Illustrator: Derek Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Five little ducklings leave the nest to learn to swim, but Little Quack is too scared.
by Lauren Thompson
Illustrator: Derek Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Five little ducklings leave the nest to learn to swim, but Little Quack is too scared.
Little Star
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Energetic paintings fill this imaginative wordless book that follows a starfish on a great adventure.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Energetic paintings fill this imaginative wordless book that follows a starfish on a great adventure.
Lunchtime for a Purple Snake
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Todd McKie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Grandpa and Jessica's cooperative drawing is a wonderful example of shared love, expertise and enthusiasm. Bright illustrations.
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Todd McKie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Grandpa and Jessica's cooperative drawing is a wonderful example of shared love, expertise and enthusiasm. Bright illustrations.
Mama Will Be Home Soon
by Nancy Minchella
Illustrator: Keiko Narahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Grandmother comforts Lili during her mother's short time away.
by Nancy Minchella
Illustrator: Keiko Narahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Grandmother comforts Lili during her mother's short time away.
Mommy Hugs
by Anne Gutman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Each mother animal hugs her baby in her own special way.
by Anne Gutman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Each mother animal hugs her baby in her own special way.
Mommy's Best Kisses
by Margaret Anastas
Illustrator: Susan Winter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Playful relationship between animal mamas and their babies. Gentle rhymes and illustrations.
by Margaret Anastas
Illustrator: Susan Winter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Playful relationship between animal mamas and their babies. Gentle rhymes and illustrations.
Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile
by Won-Ldy Paye
Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A clever chicken outwits a crocodile. A humorous retelling of a Liberian tale. Colorful gouache illustrations.
by Won-Ldy Paye
Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A clever chicken outwits a crocodile. A humorous retelling of a Liberian tale. Colorful gouache illustrations.
My Favorite Bear
written and ill. by Andrea Gabriel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A mother bear describes different kinds of bears to her cub. Additional facts at the end.
written and ill. by Andrea Gabriel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A mother bear describes different kinds of bears to her cub. Additional facts at the end.
My Grandma Is Coming to Town
by Anna Grossnickle Hines
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
It's hard when grandma lives far away. A sweet family story.
by Anna Grossnickle Hines
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
It's hard when grandma lives far away. A sweet family story.
Night Walk
by Jill Jewsome
Illustrator: Claudio Munoz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Two old buddies on a night time adventure. Depicts a loving friendship.
by Jill Jewsome
Illustrator: Claudio Munoz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Two old buddies on a night time adventure. Depicts a loving friendship.
Oh No, Gotta Go!
by Susan Middleton Elya
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Lively verse sprinkled with Spanish describes the need for a bathroom on the road.
by Susan Middleton Elya
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Lively verse sprinkled with Spanish describes the need for a bathroom on the road.
Olivia...and the Missing Toy
written and ill. by Ian Falconer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A precocious pig discovers the fate of her favorite doll. Humorous illustrations.
written and ill. by Ian Falconer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A precocious pig discovers the fate of her favorite doll. Humorous illustrations.
Olvina Flies
written and ill. by Grace Lin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A plucky chicken overcomes her fear and takes an airplane to Hawaii. Humorous text and bright pictures.
written and ill. by Grace Lin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A plucky chicken overcomes her fear and takes an airplane to Hawaii. Humorous text and bright pictures.
One Child, One Seed
by Kathryn Cave
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
An engaging portrayal of life in rural South Africa with wonderful photographs.
by Kathryn Cave
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
An engaging portrayal of life in rural South Africa with wonderful photographs.