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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Dee Dee and Me
written and illustrated by Amy Schwartz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Will Hannah be able to find herself or will she remain dominated by her big sister's bossy personality? Expression-filled gouache, pen and ink illustrations.
written and illustrated by Amy Schwartz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Will Hannah be able to find herself or will she remain dominated by her big sister's bossy personality? Expression-filled gouache, pen and ink illustrations.
Digger, Dozer, Dumper
by Hope Vestergaard
Illustrator: David Slonim
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
The character and use of construction vehicles are depicted in lively poetry. Energetic acrylic and charcoal illustrations illuminate their distinct personalities.
by Hope Vestergaard
Illustrator: David Slonim
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
The character and use of construction vehicles are depicted in lively poetry. Energetic acrylic and charcoal illustrations illuminate their distinct personalities.
Dig, Scoop, Ka-boom!
by Joan Holub
Illustrator: David Gordon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Mighty trucks and sight words in rhyme capture the joy of building in a playground. Watercolors splashed with color.
by Joan Holub
Illustrator: David Gordon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Mighty trucks and sight words in rhyme capture the joy of building in a playground. Watercolors splashed with color.
Dinosaur Rescue!
written and illustrated by Penny Dale
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
What happens when dinosaurs are involved in a transportation emergency? Delightful, action-packed solution. Bold colorful watercolor and pencil illustrations.
written and illustrated by Penny Dale
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
What happens when dinosaurs are involved in a transportation emergency? Delightful, action-packed solution. Bold colorful watercolor and pencil illustrations.
Dog Loves Counting
written and illustrated by Louise Yates
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Dog could not fall asleep until he started counting with his creature friends. Soft watercolor illustrations.
written and illustrated by Louise Yates
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Dog could not fall asleep until he started counting with his creature friends. Soft watercolor illustrations.
Don't Eat the Baby
written and illustrated by Amy Young
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Tom's new baby brother is “cute enough to eat,” but that is exactly what he's afraid of. Colorful acrylic illustrations.
written and illustrated by Amy Young
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Tom's new baby brother is “cute enough to eat,” but that is exactly what he's afraid of. Colorful acrylic illustrations.
Don't Sneeze at the Wedding
by Pamela Mayer
Illustrator: Martha Aviles
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Will the little flower girl spoil Aunt Rachel's wedding by sneezing At the wrong time? Appealing colorful illustrations. Rituals of a Jewish wedding are provided in an afterward.
by Pamela Mayer
Illustrator: Martha Aviles
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Will the little flower girl spoil Aunt Rachel's wedding by sneezing At the wrong time? Appealing colorful illustrations. Rituals of a Jewish wedding are provided in an afterward.
Don't Spill the Milk!
by Stephen Davies
Illustrator: Christopher Corr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Can Penda get all the way from her African village to the grasslands and succeed on her important errand? Colorful, vibrant gouache illustrations.
by Stephen Davies
Illustrator: Christopher Corr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Can Penda get all the way from her African village to the grasslands and succeed on her important errand? Colorful, vibrant gouache illustrations.
Doug Unplugged
written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Follow the explorations of a small robot who goes out to see the world. Brush and ink illustrations.
written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Follow the explorations of a small robot who goes out to see the world. Brush and ink illustrations.
Eat Like a Bear
by April Pulley Sayre
Illustrator: Steve Jenkins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Poetic text and colorful cut- and torn-paper collages portray the activities of a brown bear from the time she emerges from hibernation until it is time to settle in again.
by April Pulley Sayre
Illustrator: Steve Jenkins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Poetic text and colorful cut- and torn-paper collages portray the activities of a brown bear from the time she emerges from hibernation until it is time to settle in again.
Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
written and illustrated by Chris Raschka
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A father and daughter choose a bike, try training wheels, then risk a few spills. Ink and watercolor illustrations chart the process.
written and illustrated by Chris Raschka
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A father and daughter choose a bike, try training wheels, then risk a few spills. Ink and watercolor illustrations chart the process.
Flora and the Flamingo
written and illustrated by Molly Idle
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Chubby Flora and a tall flamaingo - unlikely dance partners - glide, sway, and splash together in this wordless book. Pencil and soft, spare watercolor illustrations.
written and illustrated by Molly Idle
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Chubby Flora and a tall flamaingo - unlikely dance partners - glide, sway, and splash together in this wordless book. Pencil and soft, spare watercolor illustrations.
Gobble You Up!
by Gita Wolf
Illustrator: Suna
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A wily jackal gobbles up any animal that approaches him until he bursts. Does he learn his lesson? Silk-screen images on Kraft paper.
by Gita Wolf
Illustrator: Suna
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A wily jackal gobbles up any animal that approaches him until he bursts. Does he learn his lesson? Silk-screen images on Kraft paper.
Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Sergio Ruzzier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Duck looks everywhere for his new blue socks. Can his friends help him find them? Simple rhyming text with expressive pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Sergio Ruzzier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Duck looks everywhere for his new blue socks. Can his friends help him find them? Simple rhyming text with expressive pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations.
Hello, Mama Wallaroo
by Darrin Lunde
Illustrator: Patricia J. Wynne
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Interesting facts about a kind of kangaroo are revealed in a question-answer format. Detailed watercolor, ink, and pencil illustrations.
by Darrin Lunde
Illustrator: Patricia J. Wynne
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Interesting facts about a kind of kangaroo are revealed in a question-answer format. Detailed watercolor, ink, and pencil illustrations.
Hello, My Name Is Ruby
written and illustrated by Philip C. Stead
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A small bird encounters many different kinds of birds on her search for friends. Colorful ink and watercolor illustrations enhance the spare text.
written and illustrated by Philip C. Stead
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A small bird encounters many different kinds of birds on her search for friends. Colorful ink and watercolor illustrations enhance the spare text.
How Far Do You Love Me?
written and illustrated by Lulu Delacre
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Family, love, and the natural world are rendered in soft pastels.
written and illustrated by Lulu Delacre
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Family, love, and the natural world are rendered in soft pastels.
How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers
written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Can you really bicycle to the moon? Follow this whimsical step-by-step manual, complete with humorous ink and watercolor illustrations, for an imaginative ride into space.
written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Can you really bicycle to the moon? Follow this whimsical step-by-step manual, complete with humorous ink and watercolor illustrations, for an imaginative ride into space.
How to Hide a Lion
written and illustrated by Helen Stephens
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Iris has trouble hiding her large new found friend, who frightens the townspeople. Colorful illustrations add humor and warmth.
written and illustrated by Helen Stephens
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Iris has trouble hiding her large new found friend, who frightens the townspeople. Colorful illustrations add humor and warmth.
If You Want to See a Whale
by Julie Fogliano
Illustrator: Erin E. Stead
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
If you want to see a whale, you must wait patiently and try not to get distracted by other beautiful things. Elegant, linoleum print illustrations.
by Julie Fogliano
Illustrator: Erin E. Stead
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
If you want to see a whale, you must wait patiently and try not to get distracted by other beautiful things. Elegant, linoleum print illustrations.
If you Were a Panda Bear
by Florence Minor
Illustrator: Wendell Minor
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Simple rhymes and bold gouache illustrations present eight different kinds of bears.
by Florence Minor
Illustrator: Wendell Minor
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Simple rhymes and bold gouache illustrations present eight different kinds of bears.
I Love You, Nose! I Love You, Toes!
written and illustrated by Linda Davick
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A rollicking, rhyming celebration of body parts brought to life with bright, multicultural illustrations.
written and illustrated by Linda Davick
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
A rollicking, rhyming celebration of body parts brought to life with bright, multicultural illustrations.
I Spy on the Farm
written and illustrated by Edward Gibbs
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Look through the spy holes to guess the identity of some noisy animals. Vivid digitally created illustrations.
written and illustrated by Edward Gibbs
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Look through the spy holes to guess the identity of some noisy animals. Vivid digitally created illustrations.
Katie and the Puppy Next Door
written and illustrated by John Himmelman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
When a visitor plays with her toys and eats her food, Katie discovers that sharing is very hard. Energetic pencil and watercolor illustrations.
written and illustrated by John Himmelman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
When a visitor plays with her toys and eats her food, Katie discovers that sharing is very hard. Energetic pencil and watercolor illustrations.
Little Dinos, Don't Push
by Michael Dahl
Illustrator: Adam Record
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Dino learns what to push and when not to push. Bright, bold, and simple illustrations.
by Michael Dahl
Illustrator: Adam Record
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2013
Dino learns what to push and when not to push. Bright, bold, and simple illustrations.