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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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.
If I Had a Raptor
written and illustrated by George O'Connor
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
An African American girl loves her “teensy and tiny” baby raptor--even when it gets bigger. Cartoonish illustrations smoothly blend fantasy and realistic elements in a pleasing read-aloud.
written and illustrated by George O'Connor
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
An African American girl loves her “teensy and tiny” baby raptor--even when it gets bigger. Cartoonish illustrations smoothly blend fantasy and realistic elements in a pleasing read-aloud.
I Got the Rhythm
by Connie Schofield-Morrison
Illustrator: Frank Morrison
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A young girl on a neighborhood walk with her mother finds rhythmic sounds that lead her and other children to break into dance. Vibrant oil paintings.
by Connie Schofield-Morrison
Illustrator: Frank Morrison
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A young girl on a neighborhood walk with her mother finds rhythmic sounds that lead her and other children to break into dance. Vibrant oil paintings.
Is There a Dog in this Book?
written and illustrated by Viviane Schwarz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
In this humorous mystery for very young children, three cats become friends with a dog. Flaps and bright, energetic pen-and-ink illustrations.
written and illustrated by Viviane Schwarz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
In this humorous mystery for very young children, three cats become friends with a dog. Flaps and bright, energetic pen-and-ink illustrations.
Jack
written and illustrated by Tomie DePaola
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A traditional “Jack” tale, the cast of characters grows on the journey into the city to find a new home. Painted acrylic illustrations.
written and illustrated by Tomie DePaola
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A traditional “Jack” tale, the cast of characters grows on the journey into the city to find a new home. Painted acrylic illustrations.
Lion Lion
by Miriam Busch
Illustrator: Larry Day
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A boy and a lion enjoy a playful, imaginative interchange. Humorous watercolor illustrations support the text.
by Miriam Busch
Illustrator: Larry Day
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
A boy and a lion enjoy a playful, imaginative interchange. Humorous watercolor illustrations support the text.
Little Blue Truck's Christmas
by Alice Schertle
Illustrator: Jill McElmurry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
After Little Blue Truck delivers all his Christmas gifts to his friends, he finds a twinkly surprise at home. Colorful, wintery illustrations.
by Alice Schertle
Illustrator: Jill McElmurry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
After Little Blue Truck delivers all his Christmas gifts to his friends, he finds a twinkly surprise at home. Colorful, wintery illustrations.
Little Ducks Go
written and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
When Mother duck's six ducklings are washed down a grate, a cast of characters comes to their aid. Expressive pen and watercolor illustrations.
written and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
When Mother duck's six ducklings are washed down a grate, a cast of characters comes to their aid. Expressive pen and watercolor illustrations.
Little Elliot, Big City
written and illustrated by Mike Curato
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Elliot feels small living in a big city, until he finds good things come in small packages. Gentle illustrations in soft earth tones.
written and illustrated by Mike Curato
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Elliot feels small living in a big city, until he finds good things come in small packages. Gentle illustrations in soft earth tones.
Little Green Peas
written and illustrated by Keith Baker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Playful, mischievous little green peas show up to explain the array of colors. Find the hidden, repeated objects on each page. Bright, digital illustrations.
written and illustrated by Keith Baker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Playful, mischievous little green peas show up to explain the array of colors. Find the hidden, repeated objects on each page. Bright, digital illustrations.
Little Owl's Day
written and illustrated by Divya Srinivasan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Usually awake at night, Little Owl is awakened in the morning and visits all the strange, wonderful creatures and places he has never seen before. Simple, appealing illustrations.
written and illustrated by Divya Srinivasan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Usually awake at night, Little Owl is awakened in the morning and visits all the strange, wonderful creatures and places he has never seen before. Simple, appealing illustrations.
Llama Llama Trick Or Treat
by Anna Dewdney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Llama Llama prepares for Halloween. Spare rhyming text and bold color illustrations.
by Anna Dewdney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2014
Llama Llama prepares for Halloween. Spare rhyming text and bold color illustrations.