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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Vanilla Ice Cream
written and illustrated by Bob Graham
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A sparrow's journey far from home allows Edie to get her first taste of vanilla ice cream. Expansive ink and watercolor illustrations show how.
written and illustrated by Bob Graham
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A sparrow's journey far from home allows Edie to get her first taste of vanilla ice cream. Expansive ink and watercolor illustrations show how.
Who Can Jump? (Lift the Flaps)
by Sebastien Braun
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
All types of animals can jump. Guess who they are and lift the sturdy flaps. Mixed media, colorful illustrations.
by Sebastien Braun
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
All types of animals can jump. Guess who they are and lift the sturdy flaps. Mixed media, colorful illustrations.
Who Says That, Cat the Cat?
written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Imitate the sounds and sleep habits of familiar animals and get ready for bed. . . except for the one who is different. Bold outlines of humorous animal figures.
written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Imitate the sounds and sleep habits of familiar animals and get ready for bed. . . except for the one who is different. Bold outlines of humorous animal figures.
Who Sleeps, Cat the Cat?
written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
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written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
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Wickle Woo Has a Halloween Party
illustrated by Jannie Ho
Illustrator: Jannie Ho
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Wickle Woo is having a Halloween party. Pull the tabs to help him find the costumed friends he invited. Illustrated in seasonal colors.
illustrated by Jannie Ho
Illustrator: Jannie Ho
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Wickle Woo is having a Halloween party. Pull the tabs to help him find the costumed friends he invited. Illustrated in seasonal colors.
Winston & George
by John Miller
Illustrator: Giuliano Cucco
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
The strong friendship between a crocodile and his crocodile bird is seriously tested when the bird plays one too many pranks. Vibrant illustrations. Information page included.
by John Miller
Illustrator: Giuliano Cucco
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
The strong friendship between a crocodile and his crocodile bird is seriously tested when the bird plays one too many pranks. Vibrant illustrations. Information page included.
Yoko Finds Her Way
written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Leaving for Japan, Yoko proudly guids her mother throught the airport by following posted signs, but coming back from the restroom, she loses her way. Shimmering, colorful illustrations.
written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Leaving for Japan, Yoko proudly guids her mother throught the airport by following posted signs, but coming back from the restroom, she loses her way. Shimmering, colorful illustrations.
You Are My Baby
written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
see You Are My Baby: Garden
written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
see You Are My Baby: Garden
You Are My Baby
written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
see You Are My Baby: Garden
written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
see You Are My Baby: Garden
You Are My Baby: Garden
written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Maternal bonds between animal mothers and their babies grow close in the garden, woods, ocean, and home. Gouache collages.
written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Maternal bonds between animal mothers and their babies grow close in the garden, woods, ocean, and home. Gouache collages.
You Are My Baby: Ocean
written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
see You Are My Baby: Garden
written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
see You Are My Baby: Garden
1, 2, 3. . . By the Sea
by Dianne Moritz
Illustrator: Hazel Mitchell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A mother, young boy, and his dog spend a day at the ocean identifying different sights and counting them. Lively mixed-media illustrations.
by Dianne Moritz
Illustrator: Hazel Mitchell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A mother, young boy, and his dog spend a day at the ocean identifying different sights and counting them. Lively mixed-media illustrations.
Ah Ha!
written and illustrated by Jeff Mack
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Two little letters tell a big tale in this lively read-aloud, full of drama, surprise, and loads of fun. Boldly colored watercolor illustrations.
written and illustrated by Jeff Mack
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Two little letters tell a big tale in this lively read-aloud, full of drama, surprise, and loads of fun. Boldly colored watercolor illustrations.
Alphabet Trucks
by Samantha R. Vamos
Illustrator: Ryan ORourke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Twenty-six familiar and unusual truck names presented through simple rhymes and whimsical oil and acrylic illustrations.
by Samantha R. Vamos
Illustrator: Ryan ORourke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Twenty-six familiar and unusual truck names presented through simple rhymes and whimsical oil and acrylic illustrations.
Animal ABC
written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Easy-to-read couplets on 26 amazing animals, most real, two imaginary. Bold color prints.
written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Easy-to-read couplets on 26 amazing animals, most real, two imaginary. Bold color prints.
Animal Opposites
written and illustrated by Petr Horáček
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Behind each colorful flap, discover the dynamic pop-up animals that are in contrast to the visible ones. Mixed-media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Petr Horáček
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Behind each colorful flap, discover the dynamic pop-up animals that are in contrast to the visible ones. Mixed-media illustrations.
A Single Pearl
by Donna Jo Napoli
Illustrator: Jim LaMarche
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A grain of sand ingested by an oyster becomes a pearl and winds up in the necklace of a princess. Acrylic paint and colored pencil illustrations enhance the text.
by Donna Jo Napoli
Illustrator: Jim LaMarche
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A grain of sand ingested by an oyster becomes a pearl and winds up in the necklace of a princess. Acrylic paint and colored pencil illustrations enhance the text.
A Vacation for Pooch
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Violet is unhappy that her dog cannot join her on vacation and imagines that Pooch is not having a good time without her. Expressive, action-based illustrations.
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Violet is unhappy that her dog cannot join her on vacation and imagines that Pooch is not having a good time without her. Expressive, action-based illustrations.
Baby and Me
written and illustrated by Emma Dodd
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Simple daily routines of baby care provide a touch and feel interactive experience. Brightly colored bold digital illustrations.
written and illustrated by Emma Dodd
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Simple daily routines of baby care provide a touch and feel interactive experience. Brightly colored bold digital illustrations.
Baby Parade
by Rebecca O'Connell
Illustrator: Susie Poole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Babies ride, crawl, stand, and walk with their families in this happy parade. Cheerful mixed-media illustrations.
by Rebecca O'Connell
Illustrator: Susie Poole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Babies ride, crawl, stand, and walk with their families in this happy parade. Cheerful mixed-media illustrations.
Ball
written and illustrated by Mary Sullivan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Expressive, humorous illustrations and just one repeated word convey a dog's single-minded devotion and a young girl's adoration. Digitally colored pencil drawings.
written and illustrated by Mary Sullivan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Expressive, humorous illustrations and just one repeated word convey a dog's single-minded devotion and a young girl's adoration. Digitally colored pencil drawings.
Bella Loves Bunny
written and illustrated by David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Follow a little girl and her stuffed bunny from morning light to sleepy time. Expressive illustrations.
written and illustrated by David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Follow a little girl and her stuffed bunny from morning light to sleepy time. Expressive illustrations.
Big Snow
written and illustrated by Jonathan Bean
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
David “helps” his mother with indoor chores and regularly dashes out to check on the arrival of snow. Soft colorful illustrations.
written and illustrated by Jonathan Bean
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
David “helps” his mother with indoor chores and regularly dashes out to check on the arrival of snow. Soft colorful illustrations.
Bluebird
written and illustrated by Bob Staake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Blue and gray images without words follow the unexpected friendship between a boy and a bird, and the gentle power of the relationship.
written and illustrated by Bob Staake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Blue and gray images without words follow the unexpected friendship between a boy and a bird, and the gentle power of the relationship.