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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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.
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.