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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Mrs. McTats and Her Houseful of Cats
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Illustrator: Joan Rankin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Playful rhymes, with counting and an alphabet sequence, tell the tale of a warm and welcoming Mrs. McTats.
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Illustrator: Joan Rankin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Playful rhymes, with counting and an alphabet sequence, tell the tale of a warm and welcoming Mrs. McTats.
My Best Friend Bear
by Tony Johnston
Illustrator: Joy Allen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A girl loves a stuffed bear to pieces--and repairs it with mom‘s help.
by Tony Johnston
Illustrator: Joy Allen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A girl loves a stuffed bear to pieces--and repairs it with mom‘s help.
My Car
written and ill. by Byron Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A man, his car and the care he takes of it. Bright, bold illustations.
written and ill. by Byron Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A man, his car and the care he takes of it. Bright, bold illustations.
My Dog Truffle
by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Young children lift-the-flap and observe Truffle using all his senses.
by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Young children lift-the-flap and observe Truffle using all his senses.
Olivia Saves the Circus
written and ill. by Ian Falconer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Olivia tells her class how she saved the day by performing all the roles in the circus.
written and ill. by Ian Falconer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Olivia tells her class how she saved the day by performing all the roles in the circus.
One Day, Daddy
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Colorful, imaginative illustrations highlight Little Monster's plan to explore outer space some day.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Colorful, imaginative illustrations highlight Little Monster's plan to explore outer space some day.
Park
written and ill. by Pierre Pratt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Olaf the elephant and Venus the mouse are great friends. Simple colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by Pierre Pratt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Olaf the elephant and Venus the mouse are great friends. Simple colorful illustrations.
Park Beat
by Jonathan London
Illustrator: Woodleigh Marx Hubbard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lively look at all that's happenin' in the hip-hoppin' park as the year goes by.
by Jonathan London
Illustrator: Woodleigh Marx Hubbard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lively look at all that's happenin' in the hip-hoppin' park as the year goes by.
Preschool to the Rescue
by Judy Sierra
Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The efforts to rescue town vehicles from a malevolent mud puddle. Hilarious illustrations.
by Judy Sierra
Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The efforts to rescue town vehicles from a malevolent mud puddle. Hilarious illustrations.
Rattletrap Car
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Jill Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lively, inventive family tries to get to the lake for an outing. Rhythm and repetition at its best. Humorous illustrations.
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Jill Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lively, inventive family tries to get to the lake for an outing. Rhythm and repetition at its best. Humorous illustrations.
Robin's Home
by Jeannine Atkins
Illustrator: Candace Whitman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A reluctant robin learning to fly questions how his parents found the nest site, gathered the materials and built the nest.
by Jeannine Atkins
Illustrator: Candace Whitman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A reluctant robin learning to fly questions how his parents found the nest site, gathered the materials and built the nest.
Ruby's Potty
by Paul Rogers
Illustrator: Emma Rogers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Finding out what a potty is for. A funny, helpful tale.
by Paul Rogers
Illustrator: Emma Rogers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Finding out what a potty is for. A funny, helpful tale.
Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Two sisters want one peppermint stick.
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Two sisters want one peppermint stick.
Silly Little Goose!
written and ill. by Nancy Tafuri
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Goose searches for the perfect spot to build her nest.
written and ill. by Nancy Tafuri
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Goose searches for the perfect spot to build her nest.
Sit, Truman!
by Dan Harper
Illustrator: Cara Moser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Truman is a very big and lovable dog whose size and slobbering get him into trouble.
by Dan Harper
Illustrator: Cara Moser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Truman is a very big and lovable dog whose size and slobbering get him into trouble.
Sleepy Me
by Marni McGee
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bedtime is gentle and comforting as this small child makes his way to sleep. Soothing illustrations.
by Marni McGee
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bedtime is gentle and comforting as this small child makes his way to sleep. Soothing illustrations.
Something Wonderful
by Jenny Nimmo
Illustrator: Debbie Boon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Little hen becomes someone special on a farm. Warm illustrations.
by Jenny Nimmo
Illustrator: Debbie Boon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Little hen becomes someone special on a farm. Warm illustrations.
Splish, Splash, Spring
by Jan Carr
Illustrator: Dorothy Donohue
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The thrills of spring in lively, lyrical rhyme and spirited collages.
by Jan Carr
Illustrator: Dorothy Donohue
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The thrills of spring in lively, lyrical rhyme and spirited collages.
Ten Seeds
written and ill. by Ruth Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Charming and simple depiction of the life cycle of ten sunflower seeds.
written and ill. by Ruth Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Charming and simple depiction of the life cycle of ten sunflower seeds.
The Boys Team
written and ill. by Amy Schwartz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Three happy kindergarten boys who just occasionally play with girls. Amusing text and pictures.
written and ill. by Amy Schwartz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Three happy kindergarten boys who just occasionally play with girls. Amusing text and pictures.
The Four Seasons
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Donald Grant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes.
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Donald Grant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes.
The Hospital
by Debbie Bailey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A child's hospital experience explained in simple English. Informative photos. Available in Spanish.
by Debbie Bailey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A child's hospital experience explained in simple English. Informative photos. Available in Spanish.
The Lot at the End of My Block
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A cumulative rhyme about the construction of a building. Vivid illustrations.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A cumulative rhyme about the construction of a building. Vivid illustrations.
The Stray Dog
retold and ill. by Marc Simont
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
While picnicking, a family enjoys the company of a dog and saves him from the dogcatcher. From a true story by Reiko Sassa. Delightful watercolors.
retold and ill. by Marc Simont
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
While picnicking, a family enjoys the company of a dog and saves him from the dogcatcher. From a true story by Reiko Sassa. Delightful watercolors.