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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1 2 3 Follow Me!
written and ill. by Philippe Dupasquier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Farm animals romp from 1 to 10 in this sturdy board book with amusing illustrations.
written and ill. by Philippe Dupasquier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Farm animals romp from 1 to 10 in this sturdy board book with amusing illustrations.
Alex Did It!
by Udo Weigelt
Illustrator: Cristina Kadmon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Three little hares learn the consequences of not telling the truth, and the rewards of friendship.
by Udo Weigelt
Illustrator: Cristina Kadmon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Three little hares learn the consequences of not telling the truth, and the rewards of friendship.
Alphabet Under Construction
written and ill. by Denise Fleming
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Amusing opportunity to explore vocabulary as Mouse builds three-dimensional letters.
written and ill. by Denise Fleming
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Amusing opportunity to explore vocabulary as Mouse builds three-dimensional letters.
Andrew's Bright Blue T-shirt
by Jessica Wollman
Illustrator: Ana Lopez Escriva
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A favorite T-shirt is a good measure of how Andrew is growing and changing.
by Jessica Wollman
Illustrator: Ana Lopez Escriva
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A favorite T-shirt is a good measure of how Andrew is growing and changing.
Angel Face
by Sarah Weeks
Illustrator: David Diaz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
With only a poetic description to go on,Old Crow helps find and return a small boy to his mother.
by Sarah Weeks
Illustrator: David Diaz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
With only a poetic description to go on,Old Crow helps find and return a small boy to his mother.
Animal Friends
by Maya Ajmera
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Children from around the world with the special animal friends that share their lives. Board book.
by Maya Ajmera
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Children from around the world with the special animal friends that share their lives. Board book.
A Present for Mom
by Vivian French
Illustrator: Dana Kubick
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The youngest sibling figures out a great present for Mother's Day.
by Vivian French
Illustrator: Dana Kubick
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The youngest sibling figures out a great present for Mother's Day.
A Treasury of Alphabets
edited by Wendy Cooling
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The rhythms and sounds that make up language. Enchanting illustrations.
edited by Wendy Cooling
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The rhythms and sounds that make up language. Enchanting illustrations.
Beverly Billingsly Borrows a Book
written and ill. by Alexander Stadler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Who hasn't forgotten to return a library book? Clever illustrations.
written and ill. by Alexander Stadler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Who hasn't forgotten to return a library book? Clever illustrations.
Big Bear Ball
by Joanne Ryder
Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The bears' dance at full moon, with rhyming verse and joyful illustrations.
by Joanne Ryder
Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The bears' dance at full moon, with rhyming verse and joyful illustrations.
Boo Hoo Boo-Boo
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: Elivia Savadier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
What happens when energetic toddlers fall and get hurt. Delightful rhymes with lively illustrations.
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: Elivia Savadier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
What happens when energetic toddlers fall and get hurt. Delightful rhymes with lively illustrations.
Bubba and Beau Best Friends
by Kathi Appelt
Illustrator: Arthur Howard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A baby and a puppy have a lot in common, including a favorite blanket. Amusing cartoon-like drawings.
by Kathi Appelt
Illustrator: Arthur Howard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A baby and a puppy have a lot in common, including a favorite blanket. Amusing cartoon-like drawings.
Central Park Serenade
by Laura Godwin
Illustrator: Barry Root
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A leisurely stroll through Central Park with rhyming text and colorful illustrations. Includes a map.
by Laura Godwin
Illustrator: Barry Root
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A leisurely stroll through Central Park with rhyming text and colorful illustrations. Includes a map.
Close Your Eyes
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Georg Hallensleben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A mother tiger lulls her child to sleep by urging him to close his eyes to enter a world of dreams. Vibrant illustrations.
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Georg Hallensleben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A mother tiger lulls her child to sleep by urging him to close his eyes to enter a world of dreams. Vibrant illustrations.
Countdown to Spring!
by Janet Schulman
Illustrator: Meilo So
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Animals to count amidst the beauty and freshness of Spring.
by Janet Schulman
Illustrator: Meilo So
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Animals to count amidst the beauty and freshness of Spring.
Dahlia
written and ill. by Barbara McClintock
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Charlotte, who has never wished for a doll, receives a fancy delicate one that adapts to rugged outdoor play. Magical old-fashioned illustrations.
written and ill. by Barbara McClintock
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Charlotte, who has never wished for a doll, receives a fancy delicate one that adapts to rugged outdoor play. Magical old-fashioned illustrations.
Dig Dig Digging
by Margaret Mayo
Illustrator: Alex Ayliffe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Vrooming and swooshing, what machines do. Simple rhymes. Clever, colorful collages.
by Margaret Mayo
Illustrator: Alex Ayliffe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Vrooming and swooshing, what machines do. Simple rhymes. Clever, colorful collages.
Does a Cow Say Boo?
by Judy Hindley
Illustrator: Brita Granstrom
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Simple lively review of animal sounds.
by Judy Hindley
Illustrator: Brita Granstrom
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Simple lively review of animal sounds.
Dog Food
written and ill. by Saxton Freymann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Animal food sculptures described in delightful puns.
written and ill. by Saxton Freymann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Animal food sculptures described in delightful puns.
Do Like a Duck Does!
by Judy Hindley
Illustrator: Ivan Bates
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Mama Duck has the last word. Clever rhymes and appealing illustrations,
by Judy Hindley
Illustrator: Ivan Bates
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Mama Duck has the last word. Clever rhymes and appealing illustrations,
Duck on a Bike
written and ill. by David Shannon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Duck and all the animals have a bright romp around the farmyard on bikes. A good read-aloud.
written and ill. by David Shannon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Duck and all the animals have a bright romp around the farmyard on bikes. A good read-aloud.
Ebb & Flo and the Baby Seal
written and ill. by Jane Simmons
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Ebb helps reunite a baby seal with its mother. Captivating illustrations.
written and ill. by Jane Simmons
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Ebb helps reunite a baby seal with its mother. Captivating illustrations.
Fiddle-I-Fee
written and ill. by Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
In a cumulative English folk song, a farmer and his wife get ready for a new baby.
written and ill. by Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
In a cumulative English folk song, a farmer and his wife get ready for a new baby.
Garage
written and ill. by Steve Augarde
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Follows a car being repaired at a garage. Inventive “pop-ups”.
written and ill. by Steve Augarde
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Follows a car being repaired at a garage. Inventive “pop-ups”.