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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The Night Worker
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Georg Hallensleben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Alex wants to be a night worker like his engineer father and visits a construction site at night. Colorful, appropriate art.
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Georg Hallensleben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Alex wants to be a night worker like his engineer father and visits a construction site at night. Colorful, appropriate art.
The Night You Were Born
by Wendy McCormick
Illustrator: Sophy Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
As Jamie waits with his aunt for his little sister to be born, she tells him about his own birth. Glowing illustrations.
by Wendy McCormick
Illustrator: Sophy Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
As Jamie waits with his aunt for his little sister to be born, she tells him about his own birth. Glowing illustrations.
The Pig is in the Pantry, The Cat is on the Shelf
by Shirley Mozelle
Illustrator: Jennifer Plecas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Eight rambunctious animals get into mischief in the empty farmhouse. A whimsical, silly and delightful read-aloud.
by Shirley Mozelle
Illustrator: Jennifer Plecas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Eight rambunctious animals get into mischief in the empty farmhouse. A whimsical, silly and delightful read-aloud.
The Quiet Little Farm
written and photographed by Janet Kerr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Vivid photos of life on a French farm from winter to spring.
written and photographed by Janet Kerr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Vivid photos of life on a French farm from winter to spring.
The Seals on the Bus
by Lenny Hort
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Amusing retelling of the song “Wheels on the Bus” with animals instead of people. Wacky watercolor collages.
by Lenny Hort
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Amusing retelling of the song “Wheels on the Bus” with animals instead of people. Wacky watercolor collages.
This Is the Sunflower
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Donald Crews
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Sunflowers blossom and birds sing to the rhythm of cumulative verse and the brightness of appealing watercolors. Includes bird and sunflower facts.
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Donald Crews
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Sunflowers blossom and birds sing to the rhythm of cumulative verse and the brightness of appealing watercolors. Includes bird and sunflower facts.
Tiny Rabbit Goes to a Birthday Party
written and ill. by John Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Tiny rabbit overcomes his fears and enjoys the party.
written and ill. by John Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Tiny rabbit overcomes his fears and enjoys the party.
Two Girls Can!
written and ill. by Keiko Narahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Two small girls demonstrate all the things they can do together-including fly a kite, seesaw, pretend they're twins. Charming watercolors.
written and ill. by Keiko Narahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Two small girls demonstrate all the things they can do together-including fly a kite, seesaw, pretend they're twins. Charming watercolors.
Vroomaloom Zoom
by John Coy
Illustrator: Joe Cepeda
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Dad and daughter take a colorful fantasy ride when they can't sleep.
by John Coy
Illustrator: Joe Cepeda
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Dad and daughter take a colorful fantasy ride when they can't sleep.
When Papa Snores
by Melinda Long
Illustrator: Holly Meade
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Papa and Nana's snoring annoys the neighborhood, but their granddaughter finds it a reassuring sound. Boldly illustrated.
by Melinda Long
Illustrator: Holly Meade
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Papa and Nana's snoring annoys the neighborhood, but their granddaughter finds it a reassuring sound. Boldly illustrated.
When Winter Comes
by Nancy Van Laan
Illustrator: Susan Gaber
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Rhythmic text and stunning acrylic paintiungs show a family exploring the onset of winter and its effect on all creatures.
by Nancy Van Laan
Illustrator: Susan Gaber
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Rhythmic text and stunning acrylic paintiungs show a family exploring the onset of winter and its effect on all creatures.
Will You be My Friend?
written and ill. by Nancy Tafuri
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Bird overcomes her shyness when Bunny is a true friend. Warm, endearing illustrations.
written and ill. by Nancy Tafuri
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Bird overcomes her shyness when Bunny is a true friend. Warm, endearing illustrations.
