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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I Loved You Before You Were Born
by Anne Bowen
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A grandmother shares all of the things she anticipates as she lovingly awaits and then welcomes her new grandson.
by Anne Bowen
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A grandmother shares all of the things she anticipates as she lovingly awaits and then welcomes her new grandson.
I Love Trains!
by Philemon Sturges
Illustrator: Shari Halpern
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The special jobs of different kinds of trains. Colorful, graphic illustrations.
by Philemon Sturges
Illustrator: Shari Halpern
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The special jobs of different kinds of trains. Colorful, graphic illustrations.
I'm Not Feeling Well Today
by Shirley Neitzel
Illustrator: Nancy Winslow Parker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The pleasures of a day in bed when you're just a little bit sick.
by Shirley Neitzel
Illustrator: Nancy Winslow Parker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The pleasures of a day in bed when you're just a little bit sick.
In My New Yellow Shirt
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Hideko Takahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A birthday boy turns his new yellow shirt into many wonderful things. Playful illustrations.
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Hideko Takahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A birthday boy turns his new yellow shirt into many wonderful things. Playful illustrations.
It's Simple, Said Simon
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrator: Meilo So
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A trickster tale in which a clever boy outsmarts a tiger.
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrator: Meilo So
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A trickster tale in which a clever boy outsmarts a tiger.
Kiss Good Night
by Amy Hest
Illustrator: Anita Jeram
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A cozy bedtime story for a dark and stormy night.
by Amy Hest
Illustrator: Anita Jeram
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A cozy bedtime story for a dark and stormy night.
Let's Do That Again!
by Hiawyn Oram
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Little Brownmouse wants to do everything again until the time comes for a big bedtime hug.
by Hiawyn Oram
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Little Brownmouse wants to do everything again until the time comes for a big bedtime hug.
Listen to the City
written and ill. by Rachel Isadora
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
All the noises of the day expressed through colorful pop art.
written and ill. by Rachel Isadora
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
All the noises of the day expressed through colorful pop art.
Little Green
written and ill. by Keith Baker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bright colorful pictures and lively language track a hummingbird's movement in a flower garden.
written and ill. by Keith Baker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bright colorful pictures and lively language track a hummingbird's movement in a flower garden.
Love Me, Love You
by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
Illustrator: Robin Spowart
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Everyday life of baby bunny and mom who love each other and enjoy all they do together. Simple sweet story and illustrations.
by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
Illustrator: Robin Spowart
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Everyday life of baby bunny and mom who love each other and enjoy all they do together. Simple sweet story and illustrations.
Max's Starry Night
written and ill. by Ken Wilson-Max
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Max and Little Pink help Big Blue overcome her fear of the dark.
written and ill. by Ken Wilson-Max
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Max and Little Pink help Big Blue overcome her fear of the dark.
McDuff Goes To School
by Rosemary Wells
Illustrator: Susan Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
McDuff's problems with obedience school are compounded by his having been taught in French.
by Rosemary Wells
Illustrator: Susan Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
McDuff's problems with obedience school are compounded by his having been taught in French.
Miss Mouse's Day
written and ill. by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Lovely, simple day in the life of a favorite stuffed animal. Charming and humorous.
written and ill. by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Lovely, simple day in the life of a favorite stuffed animal. Charming and humorous.
Morgan Plays Soccer
by Anne Rockwell
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Easily frustrated learning soccer rules, Morgan improves and becomes a good sport with a friend's encouragement.
by Anne Rockwell
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Easily frustrated learning soccer rules, Morgan improves and becomes a good sport with a friend's encouragement.
Mrs. McTats and Her Houseful of Cats
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Illustrator: Joan Rankin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Playful rhymes, with counting and an alphabet sequence, tell the tale of a warm and welcoming Mrs. McTats.
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Illustrator: Joan Rankin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Playful rhymes, with counting and an alphabet sequence, tell the tale of a warm and welcoming Mrs. McTats.
My Best Friend Bear
by Tony Johnston
Illustrator: Joy Allen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A girl loves a stuffed bear to pieces--and repairs it with mom‘s help.
by Tony Johnston
Illustrator: Joy Allen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A girl loves a stuffed bear to pieces--and repairs it with mom‘s help.
My Car
written and ill. by Byron Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A man, his car and the care he takes of it. Bright, bold illustations.
written and ill. by Byron Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A man, his car and the care he takes of it. Bright, bold illustations.
My Dog Truffle
by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Young children lift-the-flap and observe Truffle using all his senses.
by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Young children lift-the-flap and observe Truffle using all his senses.
Olivia Saves the Circus
written and ill. by Ian Falconer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Olivia tells her class how she saved the day by performing all the roles in the circus.
written and ill. by Ian Falconer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Olivia tells her class how she saved the day by performing all the roles in the circus.
One Day, Daddy
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Colorful, imaginative illustrations highlight Little Monster's plan to explore outer space some day.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Colorful, imaginative illustrations highlight Little Monster's plan to explore outer space some day.
Park
written and ill. by Pierre Pratt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Olaf the elephant and Venus the mouse are great friends. Simple colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by Pierre Pratt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Olaf the elephant and Venus the mouse are great friends. Simple colorful illustrations.
Park Beat
by Jonathan London
Illustrator: Woodleigh Marx Hubbard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lively look at all that's happenin' in the hip-hoppin' park as the year goes by.
by Jonathan London
Illustrator: Woodleigh Marx Hubbard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lively look at all that's happenin' in the hip-hoppin' park as the year goes by.
Preschool to the Rescue
by Judy Sierra
Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The efforts to rescue town vehicles from a malevolent mud puddle. Hilarious illustrations.
by Judy Sierra
Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The efforts to rescue town vehicles from a malevolent mud puddle. Hilarious illustrations.
Rattletrap Car
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Jill Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lively, inventive family tries to get to the lake for an outing. Rhythm and repetition at its best. Humorous illustrations.
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Jill Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A lively, inventive family tries to get to the lake for an outing. Rhythm and repetition at its best. Humorous illustrations.
Robin's Home
by Jeannine Atkins
Illustrator: Candace Whitman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A reluctant robin learning to fly questions how his parents found the nest site, gathered the materials and built the nest.
by Jeannine Atkins
Illustrator: Candace Whitman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A reluctant robin learning to fly questions how his parents found the nest site, gathered the materials and built the nest.