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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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
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by Sarah Hines Stephens
Illustrator: Anna Grossnickle Hines
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
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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.
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.