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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Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery
written and ill. by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Two charming mice explore their cut-paper world to find out how a new tree has appeared.
written and ill. by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Two charming mice explore their cut-paper world to find out how a new tree has appeared.
Dot the Fire Dog
written and ill. by Lisa Desimini
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A day in the life of a firefighting unit. Good safety tips. Bold illustrations.
written and ill. by Lisa Desimini
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A day in the life of a firefighting unit. Good safety tips. Bold illustrations.
Dumpy La Rue
by Elizabeth Winthrop
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Hilarious watercolor paintings show that pigs, rats, horses and sheep can dance--if they want to.
by Elizabeth Winthrop
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Hilarious watercolor paintings show that pigs, rats, horses and sheep can dance--if they want to.
Eli's Night Light
by Liz Rosenberg
Illustrator: Joanna Yardley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
When his night-light burns out, Eli finds other sources of comfort. Gently rhyming text and soothing illustrations.
by Liz Rosenberg
Illustrator: Joanna Yardley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
When his night-light burns out, Eli finds other sources of comfort. Gently rhyming text and soothing illustrations.
Everywhere Babies
by Susan Meyers
Illustrator: Marla Frazee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Poetic vignettes celebrte babies of many cultures with sweet and playful illustrations.
by Susan Meyers
Illustrator: Marla Frazee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Poetic vignettes celebrte babies of many cultures with sweet and playful illustrations.
Five Creatures
by Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: Tomek Bogacki
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A delightful comparison of family members and their pets' attributes.
by Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: Tomek Bogacki
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A delightful comparison of family members and their pets' attributes.
Fred's Bed
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: Joann Adinolfi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
With mother's help, a child outgrowing his crib lyrically imagines beds for various animals. Lively illustrations.
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: Joann Adinolfi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
With mother's help, a child outgrowing his crib lyrically imagines beds for various animals. Lively illustrations.
Goldie Is Mad
written and ill. by Margie Palatini
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
After her baby brother chews her doll's hair, Goldie gets mad and must think about her feelings during a time-out.
written and ill. by Margie Palatini
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
After her baby brother chews her doll's hair, Goldie gets mad and must think about her feelings during a time-out.
Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!
by Julie Markes
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Tasks of familiar animals compared to those of a little boy. Charmingly illustrated.
by Julie Markes
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Tasks of familiar animals compared to those of a little boy. Charmingly illustrated.
Henry's First-Moon Birthday
by Lenore Look
Illustrator: Yumi Heo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Jenny and her grandmother prepare for baby Henry's traditional Chinese one month birthday celebration. Clever, warm illustrations.
by Lenore Look
Illustrator: Yumi Heo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Jenny and her grandmother prepare for baby Henry's traditional Chinese one month birthday celebration. Clever, warm illustrations.
I Loved You Before You Were Born
by Anne Bowen
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A grandmother shares all of the things she anticipates as she lovingly awaits and then welcomes her new grandson.
by Anne Bowen
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A grandmother shares all of the things she anticipates as she lovingly awaits and then welcomes her new grandson.
I Love Trains!
by Philemon Sturges
Illustrator: Shari Halpern
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The special jobs of different kinds of trains. Colorful, graphic illustrations.
by Philemon Sturges
Illustrator: Shari Halpern
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The special jobs of different kinds of trains. Colorful, graphic illustrations.
I'm Not Feeling Well Today
by Shirley Neitzel
Illustrator: Nancy Winslow Parker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The pleasures of a day in bed when you're just a little bit sick.
by Shirley Neitzel
Illustrator: Nancy Winslow Parker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The pleasures of a day in bed when you're just a little bit sick.
In My New Yellow Shirt
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Hideko Takahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A birthday boy turns his new yellow shirt into many wonderful things. Playful illustrations.
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Hideko Takahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A birthday boy turns his new yellow shirt into many wonderful things. Playful illustrations.
It's Simple, Said Simon
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrator: Meilo So
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A trickster tale in which a clever boy outsmarts a tiger.
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrator: Meilo So
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A trickster tale in which a clever boy outsmarts a tiger.
Kiss Good Night
by Amy Hest
Illustrator: Anita Jeram
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A cozy bedtime story for a dark and stormy night.
by Amy Hest
Illustrator: Anita Jeram
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A cozy bedtime story for a dark and stormy night.
Let's Do That Again!
by Hiawyn Oram
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Little Brownmouse wants to do everything again until the time comes for a big bedtime hug.
by Hiawyn Oram
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Little Brownmouse wants to do everything again until the time comes for a big bedtime hug.
Listen to the City
written and ill. by Rachel Isadora
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
All the noises of the day expressed through colorful pop art.
written and ill. by Rachel Isadora
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
All the noises of the day expressed through colorful pop art.
Little Green
written and ill. by Keith Baker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bright colorful pictures and lively language track a hummingbird's movement in a flower garden.
written and ill. by Keith Baker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bright colorful pictures and lively language track a hummingbird's movement in a flower garden.
Love Me, Love You
by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
Illustrator: Robin Spowart
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Everyday life of baby bunny and mom who love each other and enjoy all they do together. Simple sweet story and illustrations.
by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
Illustrator: Robin Spowart
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Everyday life of baby bunny and mom who love each other and enjoy all they do together. Simple sweet story and illustrations.
Max's Starry Night
written and ill. by Ken Wilson-Max
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Max and Little Pink help Big Blue overcome her fear of the dark.
written and ill. by Ken Wilson-Max
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Max and Little Pink help Big Blue overcome her fear of the dark.
McDuff Goes To School
by Rosemary Wells
Illustrator: Susan Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
McDuff's problems with obedience school are compounded by his having been taught in French.
by Rosemary Wells
Illustrator: Susan Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
McDuff's problems with obedience school are compounded by his having been taught in French.
Miss Mouse's Day
written and ill. by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Lovely, simple day in the life of a favorite stuffed animal. Charming and humorous.
written and ill. by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Lovely, simple day in the life of a favorite stuffed animal. Charming and humorous.
Morgan Plays Soccer
by Anne Rockwell
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Easily frustrated learning soccer rules, Morgan improves and becomes a good sport with a friend's encouragement.
by Anne Rockwell
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Easily frustrated learning soccer rules, Morgan improves and becomes a good sport with a friend's encouragement.