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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Say Zoop!
by Hervé Tullet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Get your fingers ready to touch the dots and make sounds, music, and much more. Brightly painted blue, red, and yellow dots fill every page.
by Hervé Tullet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Get your fingers ready to touch the dots and make sounds, music, and much more. Brightly painted blue, red, and yellow dots fill every page.
Shawn Loves Sharks
by Curtis Manley
Illustrator: Tracy Subisak
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
ARC ` Shawn knows just about everything there is to know about sharks, but friendship proves a little tricker to grasp. Colorful, imaginative illustrations [change description]
by Curtis Manley
Illustrator: Tracy Subisak
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
ARC ` Shawn knows just about everything there is to know about sharks, but friendship proves a little tricker to grasp. Colorful, imaginative illustrations [change description]
Sister Day!
by Lisa Mantchev
Illustrator: Sonia Sánchez
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Lizzie's big sister is always busy with lessons and her own friends, but one day she finds a way to surprise her. Humorous digital illustrations.
by Lisa Mantchev
Illustrator: Sonia Sánchez
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Lizzie's big sister is always busy with lessons and her own friends, but one day she finds a way to surprise her. Humorous digital illustrations.
Sleep Well, Siba & Saba
by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
Illustrator: Sandra van Doorn
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Two sisters are always losing things and finding them in their dreams. Set in Uganda, the story is told with alliteration and delicate watercolor drawings.
by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
Illustrator: Sandra van Doorn
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Two sisters are always losing things and finding them in their dreams. Set in Uganda, the story is told with alliteration and delicate watercolor drawings.
Sloppy Wants a Hug
written and illustrated by Sean Julian
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
The tree dragon only gets a hug from Dewdrop, the sprite, when he earns it. Too late, she remembers his yucky habit. Humorous, appealing illustrations.
written and illustrated by Sean Julian
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
The tree dragon only gets a hug from Dewdrop, the sprite, when he earns it. Too late, she remembers his yucky habit. Humorous, appealing illustrations.
Small
written and illustrated by Gina Perry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Can a small girl conquer the city and begin to feel big? Expressive illustrations.
written and illustrated by Gina Perry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Can a small girl conquer the city and begin to feel big? Expressive illustrations.
Snowflake in My Pocket
by Rachel Bright
Illustrator: Yu Rong
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A squirrel and a bear are best friends forever, even if the snow doesn't last. Bright, papercut artwork.
by Rachel Bright
Illustrator: Yu Rong
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A squirrel and a bear are best friends forever, even if the snow doesn't last. Bright, papercut artwork.
Snow Scene
by Richard Jackson
Illustrator: Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
ARC - Beautiful, quiet winter and spring scenes of woods, birds, and children are portrayed in whimsical, expressive textured acrylics.
by Richard Jackson
Illustrator: Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
ARC - Beautiful, quiet winter and spring scenes of woods, birds, and children are portrayed in whimsical, expressive textured acrylics.
Spring for Sophie
by Yael Werber
Illustrator: Jen Hill
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Guided by her parents, Sophie uses all five senses to tell her when spring has come. Warm, sensitive gouache illustrations.
by Yael Werber
Illustrator: Jen Hill
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Guided by her parents, Sophie uses all five senses to tell her when spring has come. Warm, sensitive gouache illustrations.
Still Stuck
written and illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A young child gets stuck with his shirt over his head while undressing for bath time and imagines possible future scenarios. Humorous, cartoon-style illustrations.
written and illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A young child gets stuck with his shirt over his head while undressing for bath time and imagines possible future scenarios. Humorous, cartoon-style illustrations.
The Birthday Book/Las Mañanitas (Canticos series)
written and translated by Susie Jaramillo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Bilingual versions of beloved songs from the Spanish-speaking world, in accordian-book format. Bright, lift-the-flap tempura illustrations.
written and translated by Susie Jaramillo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Bilingual versions of beloved songs from the Spanish-speaking world, in accordian-book format. Bright, lift-the-flap tempura illustrations.
The Giant Jumperee
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A rabbit's friends help to rid his burrow of a menacing creature. Told through rhyme and repetition with vivid illustrations that capture the humor and suspense.
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A rabbit's friends help to rid his burrow of a menacing creature. Told through rhyme and repetition with vivid illustrations that capture the humor and suspense.
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His A B C's (the Hard Way)
written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
An adventurous cat sets off on a zany chase in this guessing game and alphabet book. Retro-style cartoon pen-and-ink, pencil, and watercolor illustrations.
written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
An adventurous cat sets off on a zany chase in this guessing game and alphabet book. Retro-style cartoon pen-and-ink, pencil, and watercolor illustrations.
The Quiet Crocodile
by Natacha Andriamirado
Illustrator: Delphine Renon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Fossil the tranquil reptile loves silence but a parade of friends invade his repose. Humorous pen, ink + colored pencil drawings and attractive end papers.
by Natacha Andriamirado
Illustrator: Delphine Renon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Fossil the tranquil reptile loves silence but a parade of friends invade his repose. Humorous pen, ink + colored pencil drawings and attractive end papers.
There Might Be Lobsters
by Carolyn Crimi
Illustrator: Laurel Molk
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A girl's dog, fearful of the beach, surprises his patient owner when he dashes in the water to retrieve her toy monkey. Expressive multimedia illustrations.
by Carolyn Crimi
Illustrator: Laurel Molk
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A girl's dog, fearful of the beach, surprises his patient owner when he dashes in the water to retrieve her toy monkey. Expressive multimedia illustrations.
There's Nothing To Do!
by Dev Petty
Illustrator: Mike Boldt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
After rejecting suggestions from his father and his animal friends about ways to relieve his boredom, a frog embraces his momentary condition. Dialogue bubble text and expansive, humorous illustrations.
by Dev Petty
Illustrator: Mike Boldt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
After rejecting suggestions from his father and his animal friends about ways to relieve his boredom, a frog embraces his momentary condition. Dialogue bubble text and expansive, humorous illustrations.
The Ring Bearer
written and illustrated by Floyd Cooper
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Jackson worries that he'll trip when he carries the rings at his Mama's wedding, but when his new little sister needs help, he finds courage. Soft mixed-media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Floyd Cooper
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Jackson worries that he'll trip when he carries the rings at his Mama's wedding, but when his new little sister needs help, he finds courage. Soft mixed-media illustrations.
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!/¡El gallo que no se callaba!
by Carmen Agra Deedy
Illustrator: Eugene Yelchin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A courageous farm bird stands up to his oppressor and wins. Bilingual Spanish and English with vibrant mixed-media illustrations.
by Carmen Agra Deedy
Illustrator: Eugene Yelchin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A courageous farm bird stands up to his oppressor and wins. Bilingual Spanish and English with vibrant mixed-media illustrations.
The Whopper
written and illustrated by Rebecca Ashdown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A personified lie that grows bigger with each fib anchors the story of an ugly sweater, bad decisions, and fessing up. Charming mixed-media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Rebecca Ashdown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A personified lie that grows bigger with each fib anchors the story of an ugly sweater, bad decisions, and fessing up. Charming mixed-media illustrations.
The Wolf, the Duck, & the Mouse
by Mac Barnett
Illustrator: Jon Klassen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
ARC A mouse joins a duck who has happily set up housekeeping inside a wolf until a hunter threatens their cozy arrangement. Expressive mixed-media illustrations.
by Mac Barnett
Illustrator: Jon Klassen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
ARC A mouse joins a duck who has happily set up housekeeping inside a wolf until a hunter threatens their cozy arrangement. Expressive mixed-media illustrations.
Through with the Zoo
written and illustrated by Jacob Grant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
ARC - Charcoal and crayon and colored digital drawings capture Goat's humorous and heartfelt search for a perfect place to live.
written and illustrated by Jacob Grant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
ARC - Charcoal and crayon and colored digital drawings capture Goat's humorous and heartfelt search for a perfect place to live.
Time for Bed
written and illustrated by Thierry Bedouet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
It's so hard to fall asleep without a little help or word of comfort. Pull-tabs and mixed media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Thierry Bedouet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
It's so hard to fall asleep without a little help or word of comfort. Pull-tabs and mixed media illustrations.
Time Now to Dream
by Timothy Knapman
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
While walking in the woods, Alice and Jack take turns reassuring one another showing relationships that defy age and gender stereotypes. Muted watercolor illustrations.
by Timothy Knapman
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
While walking in the woods, Alice and Jack take turns reassuring one another showing relationships that defy age and gender stereotypes. Muted watercolor illustrations.
Tubby/Bañito
written and illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A baby enjoys bathtime adventures in this bilingual board book. Vibrant, bold illustrations, outlined in black.
written and illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
A baby enjoys bathtime adventures in this bilingual board book. Vibrant, bold illustrations, outlined in black.
Under the Silver Moon
illustrated by Pamela Dalton
Illustrator: Pamela Dalton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Cut paper and watercolor illustrations bring to life this collection of traditional songs and poems for bedtime sharing.
illustrated by Pamela Dalton
Illustrator: Pamela Dalton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2017
Cut paper and watercolor illustrations bring to life this collection of traditional songs and poems for bedtime sharing.