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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Tibili
by Marie Leonard
Illustrator: Andrée Prigent
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Tibili resists school until he really wishes to read. Rich, bold illustrations set in Africa.
by Marie Leonard
Illustrator: Andrée Prigent
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Tibili resists school until he really wishes to read. Rich, bold illustrations set in Africa.
Treasure Hunt
by Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator: Gillian Tyler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Hiding and hunting and finding by Tilly and her warm family.
by Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator: Gillian Tyler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Hiding and hunting and finding by Tilly and her warm family.
Vera Goes to the Dentist
written and ill. by Vera Rosenberry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A young child's first visit to the dentist results in a frantic chase around the block. A warm and reassuring story.
written and ill. by Vera Rosenberry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A young child's first visit to the dentist results in a frantic chase around the block. A warm and reassuring story.
Wake up, me!
by Marni McGee
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Family members and inanimate objects are urged to wake up and get ready for the day.
by Marni McGee
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Family members and inanimate objects are urged to wake up and get ready for the day.
We're Painting
by Carol Snyder
Illustrator: Lisa Jahn-Clough
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Even the cat joins in the fun of creating a painting. Cheerful illustrations.
by Carol Snyder
Illustrator: Lisa Jahn-Clough
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Even the cat joins in the fun of creating a painting. Cheerful illustrations.
What's That Noise?
by Michelle Edwards
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Big brother Alex's brave solution to little brother Ben's fear of the dark. Comforting illustrations.
by Michelle Edwards
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Big brother Alex's brave solution to little brother Ben's fear of the dark. Comforting illustrations.
Where, Where Is Swamp Bear?
by Kathi Appelt
Illustrator: Megan Halsey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Spot swamp bear and other wildlife as grandfather and grandson go on a fishing trip.
by Kathi Appelt
Illustrator: Megan Halsey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Spot swamp bear and other wildlife as grandfather and grandson go on a fishing trip.
Yellow Umbrella
ill. by Jae Soo Liu
Illustrator: Jae Soo Liu
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lyrical illustrations tell the story of colorful umbrellas in the rain.
ill. by Jae Soo Liu
Illustrator: Jae Soo Liu
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lyrical illustrations tell the story of colorful umbrellas in the rain.
Animal Homes
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Pierre de de Hugo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Beginning reference books with a unique picture tab feature.
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Pierre de de Hugo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Beginning reference books with a unique picture tab feature.
Animals on the Move
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Pierre de Hugo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Pierre de Hugo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes
A Place to Sleep
written and ill. by Holly Meade
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Where do various types of animals sleep? Colorful collage illustrations with black-and-white answers.
written and ill. by Holly Meade
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Where do various types of animals sleep? Colorful collage illustrations with black-and-white answers.
A Story for Hippo
by Simon Puttock
Illustrator: Alison Bartlett
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
When kind old Hippo dies, Monkey learns, with help from Chameleon, how to remember the happy times. Colorful paintings.
by Simon Puttock
Illustrator: Alison Bartlett
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
When kind old Hippo dies, Monkey learns, with help from Chameleon, how to remember the happy times. Colorful paintings.
Baby Animals in the Wild
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Ute Fuhr and Raoul Sauti
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Ute Fuhr and Raoul Sauti
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes
Baby Face
by Abigail Tabby
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Each feature of baby's face is introduced with a rhyme and a sturdy movable illustration.
by Abigail Tabby
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Each feature of baby's face is introduced with a rhyme and a sturdy movable illustration.
Beach Day
by Karen Roosa
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A family's perfect day at the beach.
by Karen Roosa
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A family's perfect day at the beach.
Big and Little
written and ill. by Melanie Walsh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lift-the-flap concept book about opposites. Engaging illustrations.
written and ill. by Melanie Walsh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lift-the-flap concept book about opposites. Engaging illustrations.
Black & White
written and ill. by Todd Parr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Brightly colored backgrounds and playful illustrations enliven this first study.
written and ill. by Todd Parr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Brightly colored backgrounds and playful illustrations enliven this first study.
Book!
by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A young child's joyous first experience with a book. Delightful illustrations.
by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A young child's joyous first experience with a book. Delightful illustrations.
Come Back, Hannah!
written and ill. by Marisabina Russo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Mama gently redirects Hannah when she crawls and gets into everything.
written and ill. by Marisabina Russo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Mama gently redirects Hannah when she crawls and gets into everything.
Count Down to Clean Up!
written and ill. by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bunnies gather together to clean up the park. Counting concepts. Appealing cut paper collage.
written and ill. by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bunnies gather together to clean up the park. Counting concepts. Appealing cut paper collage.
Counting Kisses
written and ill. by Karen Katz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A baby's day of kisses, ending with a lovely kiss goodnight. Colorful, graphic illustrations.
written and ill. by Karen Katz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A baby's day of kisses, ending with a lovely kiss goodnight. Colorful, graphic illustrations.
Daisy's Hide-and-Seek
written and ill. by Jane Simmons
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Mother and her duckling play the game. Endearing illustrations.
written and ill. by Jane Simmons
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Mother and her duckling play the game. Endearing illustrations.
Dancing in My Bones
by Sylvia Andrews
Illustrator: Ellen Mueller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Rhythm and rhyme are used to teach body parts. Charming language and illustrations.
by Sylvia Andrews
Illustrator: Ellen Mueller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Rhythm and rhyme are used to teach body parts. Charming language and illustrations.
Don't Go!
written and ill. by Jane Breskin Zalben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A reassuring separation story about the first day at preschool.
written and ill. by Jane Breskin Zalben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A reassuring separation story about the first day at preschool.