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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Good-Byes
by Shelley Rotner
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Sensitive photographs and text illuminate a difficult subject and stimulate discussion.
by Shelley Rotner
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Sensitive photographs and text illuminate a difficult subject and stimulate discussion.
Guess the Baby
by Simon French
Illustrator: Donna Rawlins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
What did you look like when you were a baby? Grownups and kids enjoy looking and matching.
by Simon French
Illustrator: Donna Rawlins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
What did you look like when you were a baby? Grownups and kids enjoy looking and matching.
Hello, Arctic!
by Theodore Taylor
Illustrator: Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The cycle of life in the Arctic region. Stunningly illustrated.
by Theodore Taylor
Illustrator: Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The cycle of life in the Arctic region. Stunningly illustrated.
Hello, Hello!
by Miriam Schlein
Illustrator: Daniel Kirk
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
How some animals meet and greet one another.
by Miriam Schlein
Illustrator: Daniel Kirk
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
How some animals meet and greet one another.
Homemade Love
by Bell Hooks
Illustrator: Shane W. Evans
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
How the power of love eases fears and inspires hope. Poetically told and stylistically illustrated.
by Bell Hooks
Illustrator: Shane W. Evans
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
How the power of love eases fears and inspires hope. Poetically told and stylistically illustrated.
Hondo & Fabian
written and ill. by Peter McCarty
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The daily woes of a dog and a cat playfully contrasted. Simple language and stylized illustrations.
written and ill. by Peter McCarty
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
The daily woes of a dog and a cat playfully contrasted. Simple language and stylized illustrations.
In My World
written and ill. by Lois Ehlert
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Clever and colorful cut-out shapes bring creatures of the world together.
written and ill. by Lois Ehlert
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Clever and colorful cut-out shapes bring creatures of the world together.
I Stink!
by Kate & Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A city garbage truck's nightly rounds,informatively and humorously described.
by Kate & Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A city garbage truck's nightly rounds,informatively and humorously described.
It's Time!
by Kathleen W. Deady
Illustrator: Jill Newton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Animals and where they live. Nice surprise ending and soft appealing illustrations.
by Kathleen W. Deady
Illustrator: Jill Newton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Animals and where they live. Nice surprise ending and soft appealing illustrations.
Kite Flying
written and ill. by Grace Lin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Captures the magic of making and flying a kite. Historical note.
written and ill. by Grace Lin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Captures the magic of making and flying a kite. Historical note.
Like a Windy Day
by Frank Asch
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Simple text captures the exuberance of childhood and the magic of the wind. Beautifully illustrated.
by Frank Asch
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Simple text captures the exuberance of childhood and the magic of the wind. Beautifully illustrated.
Lizzy's Do's and Don'ts
by Jessica Harper
Illustrator: Lindsay Harper duPont
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lizzie and her mom tell what they do and don't like about the other's actions. Humorous rhymes and amusing drawings.
by Jessica Harper
Illustrator: Lindsay Harper duPont
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lizzie and her mom tell what they do and don't like about the other's actions. Humorous rhymes and amusing drawings.
Madlenka's Dog
written and ill. by Peter Sís
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A city girl's imaginary dog appears with neighbors, under flaps and through windows, but all on her own block.
written and ill. by Peter Sís
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A city girl's imaginary dog appears with neighbors, under flaps and through windows, but all on her own block.
Matthew A.B.C.
written and ill. by Peter Catalanotto
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A class filled with Matthews and a clever teacher who can tell them apart. Hilarious text and illustrations.
written and ill. by Peter Catalanotto
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A class filled with Matthews and a clever teacher who can tell them apart. Hilarious text and illustrations.
Moon Glowing
by Elizabeth Partridge
Illustrator: Joan Paley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
As autumn turns to winter, four animals prepare. Realistic collages.
by Elizabeth Partridge
Illustrator: Joan Paley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
As autumn turns to winter, four animals prepare. Realistic collages.
Mud is Cake
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrator: David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Their imagination can transform everything and transport a brother and sister everywhere. Brilliant watercolors.
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrator: David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Their imagination can transform everything and transport a brother and sister everywhere. Brilliant watercolors.
Musical Beds
by Mara Bergman
Illustrator: Marjolein Pottie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A comforting story about a very patient dad helping each of his children get settled in the right bed.
by Mara Bergman
Illustrator: Marjolein Pottie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A comforting story about a very patient dad helping each of his children get settled in the right bed.
My Big Brother
written and photographed by Valorie Fisher
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A celebration of brotherly love as seen through the eyes of an infant. Delightful text and photographs.
written and photographed by Valorie Fisher
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A celebration of brotherly love as seen through the eyes of an infant. Delightful text and photographs.
My Friend Lucky
written and ill. by David Milgrim
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A boy's dog demonstrates opposites--slow and fast, here and there, and more. Charming illustrations.
written and ill. by David Milgrim
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A boy's dog demonstrates opposites--slow and fast, here and there, and more. Charming illustrations.
My Friend Rabbit
written and ill. by Eric Rohmann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Rabbit means well but his big ideas get his friend Mouse into a lot of trouble.
written and ill. by Eric Rohmann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Rabbit means well but his big ideas get his friend Mouse into a lot of trouble.
Old Bob's Brown Bear
written and ill. by Niki Daly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Beautifully illustrated tale of a beloved Teddy Bear shared by Emma and her grandfather.
written and ill. by Niki Daly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Beautifully illustrated tale of a beloved Teddy Bear shared by Emma and her grandfather.
Oliver Finds His Way
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Christopher Denise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A gentle story, lovingly illustrated, of a lost bear and his safe return.
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Christopher Denise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A gentle story, lovingly illustrated, of a lost bear and his safe return.
One More River
adapted and ill. by Joan Paley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Sing-along adaptation of a well-known spiritual. Counting rhyme and colorful illustrations.
adapted and ill. by Joan Paley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Sing-along adaptation of a well-known spiritual. Counting rhyme and colorful illustrations.
Owen's Marshmallow Chick
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Owen almost eats his way through his Easter basket in this sweet book.
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Owen almost eats his way through his Easter basket in this sweet book.
Penguin Post
written and ill. by Debi Gliori
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A young penguin prepares for a new sibling. Ebullient illustrations.
written and ill. by Debi Gliori
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A young penguin prepares for a new sibling. Ebullient illustrations.