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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My Colors Mis Colores
written and ill. by Rebecca Emberley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Bilingual concept board books with bold graphics.
written and ill. by Rebecca Emberley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Bilingual concept board books with bold graphics.
My Dog Toby
by Andrea Zimmerman
Illustrator: True Kelley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A beloved pet doesn't seem to be able to learn tricks, but with gentle support he eventually learns to sit when told.
by Andrea Zimmerman
Illustrator: True Kelley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A beloved pet doesn't seem to be able to learn tricks, but with gentle support he eventually learns to sit when told.
My First Action Rhymes
ill. by Lynne Cravath
Illustrator: Lynne Cravath
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Easy-to-follow directions for fun times between toddlers and parents or caregivers. Playful illustrations.
ill. by Lynne Cravath
Illustrator: Lynne Cravath
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Easy-to-follow directions for fun times between toddlers and parents or caregivers. Playful illustrations.
My Numbers Mis Numeros
written and ill. by Rebecca Emberley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
See bilingual board books.
written and ill. by Rebecca Emberley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
See bilingual board books.
My Opposites Mis Opuestos
written and ill. by Rebecca Emberley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
See bilingual board books.
written and ill. by Rebecca Emberley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
See bilingual board books.
Night Shift Daddy
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Melissa Iwai
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A daughter's and father's love and respect for one another. A comforting text with cozy illustrations.
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Melissa Iwai
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A daughter's and father's love and respect for one another. A comforting text with cozy illustrations.
One Lighthouse One Moon
written and ill. by Anita Lobel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The days of the week, months of the year, and the four seasons beautifully presented in striking color and design.
written and ill. by Anita Lobel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The days of the week, months of the year, and the four seasons beautifully presented in striking color and design.
On My Street
by Eve Merriam
Illustrator: Melanie Hope Greenberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A multicultural, friendly neighborhood from a stroller eye-view. Active and colorful illustrations.
by Eve Merriam
Illustrator: Melanie Hope Greenberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A multicultural, friendly neighborhood from a stroller eye-view. Active and colorful illustrations.
On the Day the Tall Ships Sailed
by Betty Paraskevas
Illustrator: Michael Paraskevas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The beauty of the sailing ships contrasted with the bald eagles flight.
by Betty Paraskevas
Illustrator: Michael Paraskevas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The beauty of the sailing ships contrasted with the bald eagles flight.
Pete and Polo's Big School Adventure
written and ill. by Adrian Reynolds
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A first day of school for both boy and stuffed polar bear.
written and ill. by Adrian Reynolds
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A first day of school for both boy and stuffed polar bear.
Polly Molly Woof Woof
by David Lloyd
Illustrator: Charlotte Hard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Everyone can join in barking and sniffing in this raucous read aloud.
by David Lloyd
Illustrator: Charlotte Hard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Everyone can join in barking and sniffing in this raucous read aloud.
Pushkin Minds the Bundle
by Harriet M. Ziefert
Illustrator: Donald Saaf
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
An imaginative take on sibling rivalry between the family's dog and little Pierre. Evocative illustrations.
by Harriet M. Ziefert
Illustrator: Donald Saaf
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
An imaginative take on sibling rivalry between the family's dog and little Pierre. Evocative illustrations.
Queen of the World
written and ill. by Thomas F. Yezerski
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Three sisters have a problem getting along until they unite to make Mom's birthday dream come true.
written and ill. by Thomas F. Yezerski
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Three sisters have a problem getting along until they unite to make Mom's birthday dream come true.
Rain
written and ill. by Manya Stojic
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Vivid brushstrokes depict Africa's savanna animals as they await and savor rain.
written and ill. by Manya Stojic
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Vivid brushstrokes depict Africa's savanna animals as they await and savor rain.
Red Rubber Boot Day
by Mary Lyn Ray
Illustrator: Lauren Stringer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Gentle colorful evocation of the pleasures of a rainy day, both inside and outside.
by Mary Lyn Ray
Illustrator: Lauren Stringer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Gentle colorful evocation of the pleasures of a rainy day, both inside and outside.
Snail Trail
written and ill. by Ruth Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Simple language traces a snail's path through a garden.
written and ill. by Ruth Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Simple language traces a snail's path through a garden.
Soup's Oops!
by Sarah Hines Stephens
Illustrator: Anna Grossnickle Hines
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
list with Soup Too?
by Sarah Hines Stephens
Illustrator: Anna Grossnickle Hines
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
list with Soup Too?
Soup Too?,
by Sarah Hines-Stephens
Illustrator: Anna Grossnickle Hines
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Charming board books about baby's animal friends, with bright, clear pictures.
by Sarah Hines-Stephens
Illustrator: Anna Grossnickle Hines
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Charming board books about baby's animal friends, with bright, clear pictures.
Tea for Ten
written and ill. by Lena Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Friends drop by for tea. Charming rhymes and illustrations.
written and ill. by Lena Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Friends drop by for tea. Charming rhymes and illustrations.
That's Mine, Horace
written and ill. by Holly Keller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Horace finds a truck he loves and puts it in his pocket although he knows it is not his.
written and ill. by Holly Keller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Horace finds a truck he loves and puts it in his pocket although he knows it is not his.
The Ants Came Marching
by Martin Kelly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
In rhyme, rhythm--up and down the pages from one to five in this delightful book.
by Martin Kelly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
In rhyme, rhythm--up and down the pages from one to five in this delightful book.
The Baby BeeBee Bird
by Diane Redfield Massie
Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The noisy baby beebee bird keeps all the animals awake all night until they teach it that night is for sleeping.
by Diane Redfield Massie
Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The noisy baby beebee bird keeps all the animals awake all night until they teach it that night is for sleeping.
The Big Brown Box
written and ill. by Marisabina Russo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Reluctant to let his little brother join in his imaginative play, Sam finds a way to share.
written and ill. by Marisabina Russo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Reluctant to let his little brother join in his imaginative play, Sam finds a way to share.
The Elf's Hat
by Brigitte Weninger
Illustrator: John A. Rowe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Vivid energetic art brings to life this story of a lost cap and the animals that claim it for a home.
by Brigitte Weninger
Illustrator: John A. Rowe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Vivid energetic art brings to life this story of a lost cap and the animals that claim it for a home.