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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Feeling Thankful
by Shelley Rotner
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Colorful sensitive photographs of children and the things they love.
by Shelley Rotner
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Colorful sensitive photographs of children and the things they love.
Firefighters A to Z
written and ill. by Chris L. Demarest
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
An alphabet in verse explains the role of firefighters.
written and ill. by Chris L. Demarest
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
An alphabet in verse explains the role of firefighters.
Five Green and Speckled Frogs
by Martin Kelly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Count from one to five as frogs frolic around the pool.
by Martin Kelly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Count from one to five as frogs frolic around the pool.
Follow the Leader
by Erica Silverman
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
In rhymed verse, an older brother shows his younger brother ways of playing. Exuberant pencil and watercolor illustrations.
by Erica Silverman
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
In rhymed verse, an older brother shows his younger brother ways of playing. Exuberant pencil and watercolor illustrations.
Good as Goldie
written and ill. by Margie Palatini
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A spunky sister's view of her baby brother. Lively text and humorous illustrations.
written and ill. by Margie Palatini
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A spunky sister's view of her baby brother. Lively text and humorous illustrations.
Grandma's Purple Flowers
written and ill. by Adjoa J. Burrowes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
When her grandmother dies, Hyacinth finds comfort in the things in nature they had both loved and shared. Lyrical text and illustrations.
written and ill. by Adjoa J. Burrowes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
When her grandmother dies, Hyacinth finds comfort in the things in nature they had both loved and shared. Lyrical text and illustrations.
Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild!
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Marla Frazee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A child makes several mistakes that try her mother's patience, but they both know they still love each other very much.
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Marla Frazee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A child makes several mistakes that try her mother's patience, but they both know they still love each other very much.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The mini crises of bedtime in rhymed text with funny illustrations.
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The mini crises of bedtime in rhymed text with funny illustrations.
I'll Play with You
by Mary McKenna Siddals
Illustrator: David Wisniewski
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A whimsical conversation with children and the elements--sun, rain, wind. Illustrated with collage.
by Mary McKenna Siddals
Illustrator: David Wisniewski
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A whimsical conversation with children and the elements--sun, rain, wind. Illustrated with collage.
I Love You
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrator: Suse MacDonald
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A love poem that parents and child can “read” together.
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrator: Suse MacDonald
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A love poem that parents and child can “read” together.
I Love You Like Crazy Cakes
by Rose Lewis
Illustrator: Jane Dyer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
An orphaned baby girl from China is adopted by a single American woman.
by Rose Lewis
Illustrator: Jane Dyer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
An orphaned baby girl from China is adopted by a single American woman.
Into the A, B, Sea
by Deborah Lee Rose
Illustrator: Steve Jenkins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
An undersea alphabet book with handmade paper collage illustrations.
by Deborah Lee Rose
Illustrator: Steve Jenkins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
An undersea alphabet book with handmade paper collage illustrations.
I See Me!
by Pegi Deitz Shea
Illustrator: Lucia Washburn
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A young baby happily discovers its own face reflected in mirrors and spoons and more. A delightful board book.
by Pegi Deitz Shea
Illustrator: Lucia Washburn
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A young baby happily discovers its own face reflected in mirrors and spoons and more. A delightful board book.
I Walk At Night
by Lois Duncan
Illustrator: Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Cats and their mysterious ways celebrated in poetry and picture.
by Lois Duncan
Illustrator: Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Cats and their mysterious ways celebrated in poetry and picture.
Kiss the Cow!
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Annalisa, not the oldest and not the youngest, but the most curious and most stubborn of all Mama May's many children, upsets the magic cow.
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Annalisa, not the oldest and not the youngest, but the most curious and most stubborn of all Mama May's many children, upsets the magic cow.
Louie's Goose
by H.M. Ehrlich
Illustrator: Emily Bolam
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A beloved toy goose needs to be repaired repeatedly by Louie's parents until one day Louie finds a way to help.
by H.M. Ehrlich
Illustrator: Emily Bolam
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A beloved toy goose needs to be repaired repeatedly by Louie's parents until one day Louie finds a way to help.
Lucky Pennies and Hot Chocolate
by Carol Diggory Shields
Illustrator: Hiroe Nakata
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Grandfather and grandson love to spend time together. Whimsical watercolor sketches.
by Carol Diggory Shields
Illustrator: Hiroe Nakata
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Grandfather and grandson love to spend time together. Whimsical watercolor sketches.
Mabel Dancing
by Amy Hest
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Mabel joins the grown-up dancing party for one last dance. Charming watercolors.
by Amy Hest
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Mabel joins the grown-up dancing party for one last dance. Charming watercolors.
Marshmallow Kisses
by Linda Crotta0 Brennan
Illustrator: Mari Takabayashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A summer day full of activities. Simple rhymes and evocative illustrations.
by Linda Crotta0 Brennan
Illustrator: Mari Takabayashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A summer day full of activities. Simple rhymes and evocative illustrations.
Max Cleans Up
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Max helps Ruby clean up the mess in his room in a most original way. Delightful story and illustrations.
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Max helps Ruby clean up the mess in his room in a most original way. Delightful story and illustrations.
Max Paints the House
written and ill. by Ken Wilson-Max
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Max and his friends paint their house to match the sky, in colors they all like.
written and ill. by Ken Wilson-Max
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Max and his friends paint their house to match the sky, in colors they all like.
May We Sleep Here Tonight?
by Tan Koide
Illustrator: Yasuko Koide
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Lost in a fog, animals enter the house of Mr. Bear who welcomes them when he returns. Enchanting illustrations.
by Tan Koide
Illustrator: Yasuko Koide
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Lost in a fog, animals enter the house of Mr. Bear who welcomes them when he returns. Enchanting illustrations.
My Bear and Me
by Barbara Maitland
Illustrator: Lisa Flather
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A simple text and engaging pictures illustrate the special bond between a young girl and her teddy bear.
by Barbara Maitland
Illustrator: Lisa Flather
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A simple text and engaging pictures illustrate the special bond between a young girl and her teddy bear.