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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Animal Talk (First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art in English and Spanish series)
by Cynthia Weill
Illustrator: Rubi Fuentes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
list with ABeCedarios Illustrated with wooden and ceramic sculptures, these bilingual board books will delight English and Spanish readers alike.
by Cynthia Weill
Illustrator: Rubi Fuentes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
list with ABeCedarios Illustrated with wooden and ceramic sculptures, these bilingual board books will delight English and Spanish readers alike.
Anywhere Farm
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
One smart seed can start a garden, and one small gardener can inspire others. Delightful mixed-media illustrations.
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
One smart seed can start a garden, and one small gardener can inspire others. Delightful mixed-media illustrations.
A Perfect Day
written and illustrated by Lane Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
It's a sunny and warm day in Bert's garden for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel, at least until Bear comes along. Gently blended, soft illustrations.
written and illustrated by Lane Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
It's a sunny and warm day in Bert's garden for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel, at least until Bear comes along. Gently blended, soft illustrations.
Apples for Little Fox
written and illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Mystery books inspire Little Fox to solve his own mysteries. What happened to the apples he loves to eat? Cheerful, detailed spot illustrations.
written and illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Mystery books inspire Little Fox to solve his own mysteries. What happened to the apples he loves to eat? Cheerful, detailed spot illustrations.
Are You a Monkey?
written and illustrated by Marine Rivoal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Young children will enjoy guessing the animals acted out by others in an imaginary jungle. Vibrant prints.
written and illustrated by Marine Rivoal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Young children will enjoy guessing the animals acted out by others in an imaginary jungle. Vibrant prints.
Baby Animals Take a Bath
by Marsha Diane Arnold
Illustrator: Phyllis Tildes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Celebrate bath time with your little one and some playful baby animals. Sweet mixed-media illustrations.
by Marsha Diane Arnold
Illustrator: Phyllis Tildes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Celebrate bath time with your little one and some playful baby animals. Sweet mixed-media illustrations.
Baby Animals Take a Nap
by Marsha Diane Arnold
Illustrator: Phyllis Tildes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Say sweet dreams to little ones with suggestions from baby animals. Mixed media illustrations. [List with Baby Animals take a bath]
by Marsha Diane Arnold
Illustrator: Phyllis Tildes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Say sweet dreams to little ones with suggestions from baby animals. Mixed media illustrations. [List with Baby Animals take a bath]
Bamboo for Me, Bamboo for You!
by Fran Manushkin
Illustrator: Purificatión Hernández
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Two panda cubs know what food is good and express opinions about other animals' food tastes as they play and squabble. Simple rhyming text with colorful digital illustrations.
by Fran Manushkin
Illustrator: Purificatión Hernández
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Two panda cubs know what food is good and express opinions about other animals' food tastes as they play and squabble. Simple rhyming text with colorful digital illustrations.
Big Bear Can't Fall Asleep
written and illustrated by Adeline Ruel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
With a little help from one's friends, the perfect napping companion can be found. Ripped paper illustrations.
written and illustrated by Adeline Ruel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
With a little help from one's friends, the perfect napping companion can be found. Ripped paper illustrations.
Big Cat, Little Cat
written and illustrated by Elisha Cooper
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A cat teaches a kitten how to live, until, one day, the older cat goes away. Bold, expressive line drawings.
written and illustrated by Elisha Cooper
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A cat teaches a kitten how to live, until, one day, the older cat goes away. Bold, expressive line drawings.
Big Machines
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Illustrator: John Rocco
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Inspired by her sons, “Jinnee” Burton magically creates her now classic stories. Watercolor, colored pencil, and digital media illustrations are reminiscent of her artistic style.
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Illustrator: John Rocco
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Inspired by her sons, “Jinnee” Burton magically creates her now classic stories. Watercolor, colored pencil, and digital media illustrations are reminiscent of her artistic style.
Birds Make Nests
written and illustrated by Michael Garland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Birds build nests of various shapes and sizes in different locales, all to keep eggs and chicks safe. Realistic illustrations of dozens of kinds of birds.
written and illustrated by Michael Garland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Birds build nests of various shapes and sizes in different locales, all to keep eggs and chicks safe. Realistic illustrations of dozens of kinds of birds.
Bizzy Mizz Lizzie
by David Shannon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
An exhausted young bee learns to slow down and smell the flowers. Humorous acrylic illustrations.
by David Shannon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
An exhausted young bee learns to slow down and smell the flowers. Humorous acrylic illustrations.
Blanket of Love
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Illustrator: Brooke Boynton Hughes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
There are so many ways to feel warm and protected. Soft mixed-media illustrations.
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Illustrator: Brooke Boynton Hughes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
There are so many ways to feel warm and protected. Soft mixed-media illustrations.
Blue Ethel
written and illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A large cat is very content until she accidentally turns herself blue. She then learns about true friendship. Watercolor and ink illustrations.
written and illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A large cat is very content until she accidentally turns herself blue. She then learns about true friendship. Watercolor and ink illustrations.
Boo!/Bu!
written and illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
It's Halloween! Get ready in Spanish and English. Heavily outlined and vibrant acrylic illustrations.
written and illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
It's Halloween! Get ready in Spanish and English. Heavily outlined and vibrant acrylic illustrations.
Bulldozer Helps Out
by Candace Fleming
Illustrator: Eric Rohman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Bulldozer finally gets his big chance to help out at a construction site with surprising but lovable results. Bold, expressive relief block print illustrations.
by Candace Fleming
Illustrator: Eric Rohman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Bulldozer finally gets his big chance to help out at a construction site with surprising but lovable results. Bold, expressive relief block print illustrations.
Charlotte and the Rock
by Stephen W. Martin
Illustrator: Samantha Cotterill
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Charlotte wants a pet and receives one for her birthday - a pet rock. Can it love her back? Humorous pen-and-ink art.
by Stephen W. Martin
Illustrator: Samantha Cotterill
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Charlotte wants a pet and receives one for her birthday - a pet rock. Can it love her back? Humorous pen-and-ink art.
Circle, Triangle, Elephant!
by Kenji Oikawa
Illustrator: Mayuko Takeuchi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Other objects - lemons, boats, and elephants - will surprise young viewers observing the shapes in this clever, appealing board book. Bold, colorful illustrations.
by Kenji Oikawa
Illustrator: Mayuko Takeuchi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Other objects - lemons, boats, and elephants - will surprise young viewers observing the shapes in this clever, appealing board book. Bold, colorful illustrations.
City Moon
by Rachael Cole
Illustrator: Blanca Gómez
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A mother and her son take a quiet walk before bedtime and search for the moon. Keenly observed illustrations enhance the text..
by Rachael Cole
Illustrator: Blanca Gómez
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A mother and her son take a quiet walk before bedtime and search for the moon. Keenly observed illustrations enhance the text..
Colette's Lost Pet
written and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
As her eager new neighbors help her search for an invented parakeet, Colette spins a grandiose tale. Graphic cartoonish black-and-white yellow-splashed illustrations over speech bubbles.
written and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
As her eager new neighbors help her search for an invented parakeet, Colette spins a grandiose tale. Graphic cartoonish black-and-white yellow-splashed illustrations over speech bubbles.
Colores de la Vida (First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art in English and Spanish series)
by Cynthia Weill
Illustrator: Oaxacan artists
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
list with ABeCedarios Illustrated with wooden and ceramic sculptures, these bilingual board books will delight English and Spanish readers alike.
by Cynthia Weill
Illustrator: Oaxacan artists
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
list with ABeCedarios Illustrated with wooden and ceramic sculptures, these bilingual board books will delight English and Spanish readers alike.
Count Me In!
by Cynthia Weill
Illustrator: Oaxacan artists
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
list with ABeCedarios Illustrated with wooden and ceramic sculptures, these bilingual board books will delight English and Spanish readers alike.
by Cynthia Weill
Illustrator: Oaxacan artists
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
list with ABeCedarios Illustrated with wooden and ceramic sculptures, these bilingual board books will delight English and Spanish readers alike.
Creepy Pair of Underwear!
by Aaron Reynolds
Illustrator: Peter Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Jasper Rabbit comes home from the store with a most unusual and scary pair of underwear. Illustrated in ghoulish, glowing green against a grayish, blackish background.
by Aaron Reynolds
Illustrator: Peter Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Jasper Rabbit comes home from the store with a most unusual and scary pair of underwear. Illustrated in ghoulish, glowing green against a grayish, blackish background.
Daddy Honk Honk!
written and illustrated by Rosalinde Bonnet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A fox may not know much about babies but, with help from his friends, he learns how to be a daddy. Mixed media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Rosalinde Bonnet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A fox may not know much about babies but, with help from his friends, he learns how to be a daddy. Mixed media illustrations.