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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Creature Baby Animals
by Andrew Zuckerman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Realistic photos, creative text, and generous use of white space brings this collection of concept books alive. (Duplicated under Creature . . .)
by Andrew Zuckerman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Realistic photos, creative text, and generous use of white space brings this collection of concept books alive. (Duplicated under Creature . . .)
Creature Colors
written and illustrated by Andrew Zuckerman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Expressive photos, creative text, and generous use of white space brings this collection of concept books alive. (Duplicated under Creature . . .)
written and illustrated by Andrew Zuckerman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Expressive photos, creative text, and generous use of white space brings this collection of concept books alive. (Duplicated under Creature . . .)
Creature Sounds
written and photographed by Andrew Zuckerman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Expressive photos, creative text, and generous use of white space brings this collection of concept books alive. (Duplicated under Creature . . . alphabetize)
written and photographed by Andrew Zuckerman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Expressive photos, creative text, and generous use of white space brings this collection of concept books alive. (Duplicated under Creature . . . alphabetize)
Daytime Nightime
written and illustrated by William Low
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Do grasshoppers, rabbits, frogs, and fireflies appear by day or by night? Vibrant, full-page color illustrations.
written and illustrated by William Low
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Do grasshoppers, rabbits, frogs, and fireflies appear by day or by night? Vibrant, full-page color illustrations.
Demolition
by Sally Sutton
Illustrator: Brian Lovelock
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A poetic format describes the sounds and movements of a building's razing. Dramatic pigmented-ink drawings.
by Sally Sutton
Illustrator: Brian Lovelock
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A poetic format describes the sounds and movements of a building's razing. Dramatic pigmented-ink drawings.
Dog and Bear: Tricks and Treats
written and illustrated by Laura Vacarro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Whether finding costumes or trick or treating, this duo encounters challenges in this three-chapter hilarious romp. Bold, expressive illustrations.
written and illustrated by Laura Vacarro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Whether finding costumes or trick or treating, this duo encounters challenges in this three-chapter hilarious romp. Bold, expressive illustrations.
Doug Unplugs On the Farm
written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
What happens when Doug, a city robot, becomes unplugged and experiences farm life? Brush-and-ink and computer-generated illustrations.
written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
What happens when Doug, a city robot, becomes unplugged and experiences farm life? Brush-and-ink and computer-generated illustrations.
Duck & Goose Go to the Beach
written and illustrated by Tad Hills
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Duck takes reluctant Goose on an adventure to the beach, but when they get there, it is Goose who leads the way. Expressive, humorous oil paintings.
written and illustrated by Tad Hills
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Duck takes reluctant Goose on an adventure to the beach, but when they get there, it is Goose who leads the way. Expressive, humorous oil paintings.
Early Bird
written and illustrated by Toni Yuly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A bird sets out on an early morning journey and encounters a breakfast surprise. Simple language that emphasizes action, with bright, pen-and-ink and digital media.
written and illustrated by Toni Yuly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A bird sets out on an early morning journey and encounters a breakfast surprise. Simple language that emphasizes action, with bright, pen-and-ink and digital media.
Extraordinary Jane
written and illustrated by Hannah E. Harrison
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Jane, the dog, wishes she had a special talent equal to the rest of her circus-performer family. Will the ringmaster recognize it? Colorful acrylic illustrations.
written and illustrated by Hannah E. Harrison
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Jane, the dog, wishes she had a special talent equal to the rest of her circus-performer family. Will the ringmaster recognize it? Colorful acrylic illustrations.
Flashlight
written and illustrated by Lizi Boyd
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Wonders of the dark unfold as a boy lights up various plants and animals and then becomes the subject of the beams himself. A wordless book illuminated by a black background which highlights gray-blue figures.
written and illustrated by Lizi Boyd
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Wonders of the dark unfold as a boy lights up various plants and animals and then becomes the subject of the beams himself. A wordless book illuminated by a black background which highlights gray-blue figures.
Flo & Wendell Explore
written and illustrated by William Wegman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A sister and brother's camping adventure is depicted in droll gouache-enhanced photographs of the author's Weimaraner dogs.
written and illustrated by William Wegman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A sister and brother's camping adventure is depicted in droll gouache-enhanced photographs of the author's Weimaraner dogs.
Fly Guy's Amazing Tricks
written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Will Fly Guy's strategy succeed in helping Buzz perform his newly learned tricks without causing havoc when confronted with a bully? Colorful, humorous illustrations match the snappy dialogue.
written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Will Fly Guy's strategy succeed in helping Buzz perform his newly learned tricks without causing havoc when confronted with a bully? Colorful, humorous illustrations match the snappy dialogue.
Following Papa's Song
written and illustrated by Gianna Marino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Little Blue follows Papa through the ocean and learns to listen for the whale's song. Lush, gouache illustrations.
written and illustrated by Gianna Marino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Little Blue follows Papa through the ocean and learns to listen for the whale's song. Lush, gouache illustrations.
Found
written and illustrated by Salina Yoon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A young bear finds a lost stuffed bunny, rescues it, and even finds its home. Digitally created, child-friendly illustrations.
written and illustrated by Salina Yoon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A young bear finds a lost stuffed bunny, rescues it, and even finds its home. Digitally created, child-friendly illustrations.
Fox's Garden
written and illustrated by Princesse Camcam
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
On a snowy night a fox wanders into a garden and is seen by a little boy in this wordless book. Soft, muted, cut-paper illustrations.
written and illustrated by Princesse Camcam
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
On a snowy night a fox wanders into a garden and is seen by a little boy in this wordless book. Soft, muted, cut-paper illustrations.
Froodle
written and illustrated by Antoinette Portis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Little Brown Bird's silly “froodle sproodle” song encourages the other birds to invent their own silly calls. Illustrations in pencil, charcoal, ink, and digital color.
written and illustrated by Antoinette Portis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Little Brown Bird's silly “froodle sproodle” song encourages the other birds to invent their own silly calls. Illustrations in pencil, charcoal, ink, and digital color.
George In the Dark
written and illustrated by Madeline Valentine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
George is very brave except...in the dark. When his beloved toy bear is missing, George must act despite his fears. Gouache, graphite and colored pencil illustrations.
written and illustrated by Madeline Valentine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
George is very brave except...in the dark. When his beloved toy bear is missing, George must act despite his fears. Gouache, graphite and colored pencil illustrations.
Global Baby Boys
by Maya Ajmera
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Expressive color photographs represent kind, curious, smart, and joyful baby boys from around the world.
by Maya Ajmera
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Expressive color photographs represent kind, curious, smart, and joyful baby boys from around the world.
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Hear the sounds of the construction site at work and at rest in this enhanced interactive version of the 2011 book. Symbols tell which buttons to push for the sounds, and richly colorful illustrations add character to the machines,
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Hear the sounds of the construction site at work and at rest in this enhanced interactive version of the 2011 book. Symbols tell which buttons to push for the sounds, and richly colorful illustrations add character to the machines,
Green Is a Chile Pepper
by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Illustrator: John Parra
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Colors are explored through natural and cultural objects in a rhyming text studded with Spanish words. Stylized, colorful paintings.
by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Illustrator: John Parra
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Colors are explored through natural and cultural objects in a rhyming text studded with Spanish words. Stylized, colorful paintings.
Have You Seen My Dragon?
written and illustrated by Steve Light
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A boy scours New York City in search of his dragon with an increasing number of objects on each double-page spread. Detailed pen-and-ink drawings with colored pencil highlights.
written and illustrated by Steve Light
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A boy scours New York City in search of his dragon with an increasing number of objects on each double-page spread. Detailed pen-and-ink drawings with colored pencil highlights.
Honeyky Hanukah
by Woody Guthrie
Illustrator: Dave Horowitz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A happy family and its dog sing, dance, eat, and celebrate Hanukkah. Lively collage, charcoal, and pencil illustrations.
by Woody Guthrie
Illustrator: Dave Horowitz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A happy family and its dog sing, dance, eat, and celebrate Hanukkah. Lively collage, charcoal, and pencil illustrations.
Hopper and Wilson Fetch a Star
written and illustrated by Maria van Lieshout
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Two friends set out on their paper airplane to find the perfect star. Whimsical, mixed-media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Maria van Lieshout
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Two friends set out on their paper airplane to find the perfect star. Whimsical, mixed-media illustrations.
Hug Machine
written and illustrated by Scott Campbell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
It's lots of fun to hug everyone and everything in sight, from people to rocks, evoking a wide range of reactions. Spare, expressive watercolors.
written and illustrated by Scott Campbell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
It's lots of fun to hug everyone and everything in sight, from people to rocks, evoking a wide range of reactions. Spare, expressive watercolors.