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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Platypus
written and ill. by Chris Riddell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Searching for a perfect shell, Platypus finds a mysterious one.
written and ill. by Chris Riddell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Searching for a perfect shell, Platypus finds a mysterious one.
Quiet Night
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: John Manders
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Rambunctious animals keep ten campers awake. A fun counting book to read aloud.
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: John Manders
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Rambunctious animals keep ten campers awake. A fun counting book to read aloud.
Rain Romp
by Jane Kurtz
Illustrator: Dyanna Wolcott
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
With the help of lively parents and her own imagination, a young girl's mood changes from gloom to joy. Delightful text and illustrations.
by Jane Kurtz
Illustrator: Dyanna Wolcott
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
With the help of lively parents and her own imagination, a young girl's mood changes from gloom to joy. Delightful text and illustrations.
Rap A Tap Tap
written and ill. by Leo & Diane Dillon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Feel the rhythm,see the spark, enjoy the spirit of the famous dancer, Bill Robinson.
written and ill. by Leo & Diane Dillon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Feel the rhythm,see the spark, enjoy the spirit of the famous dancer, Bill Robinson.
Sing a Song of Piglets
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Emily Arnold McCully
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lively piglets romp through the months of the year. Delightful illustrations.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Emily Arnold McCully
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lively piglets romp through the months of the year. Delightful illustrations.
“Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth
written and ill. by Eric Carle
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A humorous introduction to the animals of the Amazon rain forest.
written and ill. by Eric Carle
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A humorous introduction to the animals of the Amazon rain forest.
Snow Bears
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Sarah Fox-Davies
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
An inviting romp in the snow with Mama Bear and her three cubs.
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Sarah Fox-Davies
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
An inviting romp in the snow with Mama Bear and her three cubs.
Snow Day!
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Scott Nash
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Four friends get ready for a day of sledding. Humorous illustrations.
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Scott Nash
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Four friends get ready for a day of sledding. Humorous illustrations.
Ten Red Apples
written and ill. by Virginia Miller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A bear loves everything about a tree, especially its shiny red apples. Appealing watercolors.
written and ill. by Virginia Miller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A bear loves everything about a tree, especially its shiny red apples. Appealing watercolors.
The Bravest Mouse
written and ill. by Maria Barbero
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
After brave and clever mouse with a black circle around one eye tricks the cat, all the other mice want to copy him.
written and ill. by Maria Barbero
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
After brave and clever mouse with a black circle around one eye tricks the cat, all the other mice want to copy him.
The Littlest Wolf
by Larry Dane Brimmer
Illustrator: Jose Aruego
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Though he cannot keep up with his siblings, Little Wolf learns all is as it should be for now.
by Larry Dane Brimmer
Illustrator: Jose Aruego
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Though he cannot keep up with his siblings, Little Wolf learns all is as it should be for now.
The Magic Hat
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Tricia Tusa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A hat causes magical changes. Funny rhymes and whimsical illustrations.
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Tricia Tusa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A hat causes magical changes. Funny rhymes and whimsical illustrations.
This Car
written and ill. by Paul Collicutt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Young children are invited to compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of cars.
written and ill. by Paul Collicutt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Young children are invited to compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of cars.
This Little Chick
written and ill. by John Lawrence
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
This friendly chick has a wonderful time learning to speak like his farmyard friends. Bold, colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by John Lawrence
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
This friendly chick has a wonderful time learning to speak like his farmyard friends. Bold, colorful illustrations.
Tibili
by Marie Leonard
Illustrator: Andrée Prigent
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Tibili resists school until he really wishes to read. Rich, bold illustrations set in Africa.
by Marie Leonard
Illustrator: Andrée Prigent
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Tibili resists school until he really wishes to read. Rich, bold illustrations set in Africa.
Treasure Hunt
by Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator: Gillian Tyler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Hiding and hunting and finding by Tilly and her warm family.
by Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator: Gillian Tyler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Hiding and hunting and finding by Tilly and her warm family.
Vera Goes to the Dentist
written and ill. by Vera Rosenberry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A young child's first visit to the dentist results in a frantic chase around the block. A warm and reassuring story.
written and ill. by Vera Rosenberry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A young child's first visit to the dentist results in a frantic chase around the block. A warm and reassuring story.
Wake up, me!
by Marni McGee
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Family members and inanimate objects are urged to wake up and get ready for the day.
by Marni McGee
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Family members and inanimate objects are urged to wake up and get ready for the day.
We're Painting
by Carol Snyder
Illustrator: Lisa Jahn-Clough
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Even the cat joins in the fun of creating a painting. Cheerful illustrations.
by Carol Snyder
Illustrator: Lisa Jahn-Clough
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Even the cat joins in the fun of creating a painting. Cheerful illustrations.
What's That Noise?
by Michelle Edwards
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Big brother Alex's brave solution to little brother Ben's fear of the dark. Comforting illustrations.
by Michelle Edwards
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Big brother Alex's brave solution to little brother Ben's fear of the dark. Comforting illustrations.
Where, Where Is Swamp Bear?
by Kathi Appelt
Illustrator: Megan Halsey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Spot swamp bear and other wildlife as grandfather and grandson go on a fishing trip.
by Kathi Appelt
Illustrator: Megan Halsey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Spot swamp bear and other wildlife as grandfather and grandson go on a fishing trip.
Yellow Umbrella
ill. by Jae Soo Liu
Illustrator: Jae Soo Liu
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lyrical illustrations tell the story of colorful umbrellas in the rain.
ill. by Jae Soo Liu
Illustrator: Jae Soo Liu
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lyrical illustrations tell the story of colorful umbrellas in the rain.
Animal Homes
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Pierre de de Hugo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Beginning reference books with a unique picture tab feature.
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Pierre de de Hugo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Beginning reference books with a unique picture tab feature.
Animals on the Move
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Pierre de Hugo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Pierre de Hugo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes
A Place to Sleep
written and ill. by Holly Meade
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Where do various types of animals sleep? Colorful collage illustrations with black-and-white answers.
written and ill. by Holly Meade
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Where do various types of animals sleep? Colorful collage illustrations with black-and-white answers.