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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Maggie's Chopsticks
by Alan Woo
Illustrator: Isabelle Malenfant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Maggie's new chopsticks present a challenge until she learns that her own individual style is the most successful. Full page watercolors.
by Alan Woo
Illustrator: Isabelle Malenfant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Maggie's new chopsticks present a challenge until she learns that her own individual style is the most successful. Full page watercolors.
Make a Wish Bear
written and illustrated by Greg Foley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A little bear's friends make his wish come true. Simple, gentle illustrations.
written and illustrated by Greg Foley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A little bear's friends make his wish come true. Simple, gentle illustrations.
Max and Ruby's Treasure Hunt
written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
When rain spoils Max and Ruby's outdoor tea party, Grandma comes to the rescue. Cheerful ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations.
written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
When rain spoils Max and Ruby's outdoor tea party, Grandma comes to the rescue. Cheerful ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations.
Mice on Ice
by Rebecca Emberley
Illustrator: Ed Emberley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Simple text and colorful cut paper illustrations are cleverly combined in this very easy-to-read story of a wintertime adventure.
by Rebecca Emberley
Illustrator: Ed Emberley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Simple text and colorful cut paper illustrations are cleverly combined in this very easy-to-read story of a wintertime adventure.
Moonlight
by Helen V. Griffith
Illustrator: Laura Dronzek
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Nighttime comes to the forest too slowly for Rabbit to stay awake, but while he sleeps, the moonlight comes out to play. Eye-catching acrylics.
by Helen V. Griffith
Illustrator: Laura Dronzek
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Nighttime comes to the forest too slowly for Rabbit to stay awake, but while he sleeps, the moonlight comes out to play. Eye-catching acrylics.
Mousterpiece
written and illustrated by Jane Breskin Zalben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Living in a museum, a mouse named Jansen creates art in the styles of the greatest modern artists until she discovers a style of her own. Perfect for art-loving families.
written and illustrated by Jane Breskin Zalben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Living in a museum, a mouse named Jansen creates art in the styles of the greatest modern artists until she discovers a style of her own. Perfect for art-loving families.
Mr. King's Things
written and illustrated by Genevieve Cote
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
When Mr. King's friends find value and use in objects he carelessly discards, he is inspired to recycle with invention and fun. Lively, colorful mixed-media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Genevieve Cote
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
When Mr. King's friends find value and use in objects he carelessly discards, he is inspired to recycle with invention and fun. Lively, colorful mixed-media illustrations.
My Big Boy Undies
written and illustrated by Karen Katz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
It's so exciting to move into toddlerhood and exchange diapers for underpants! Simple, animated, colorful illustrations.
written and illustrated by Karen Katz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
It's so exciting to move into toddlerhood and exchange diapers for underpants! Simple, animated, colorful illustrations.
My Dad Is Big and Strong But . . .
by Coralie Saudo
Illustrator: Kris DiGiacomo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
In a funny story of role reversal, a son can't get his dad to go to bed. Humorous earth-tone illustrations with computer-manipulated collage.
by Coralie Saudo
Illustrator: Kris DiGiacomo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
In a funny story of role reversal, a son can't get his dad to go to bed. Humorous earth-tone illustrations with computer-manipulated collage.
My No, No, No Day!
written and illustrated by Rebecca Patterson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A day full of meltdowns makes Bella and everyone around her unhappy. Will tomorrow be better? Cartoon-like watercolors.
written and illustrated by Rebecca Patterson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A day full of meltdowns makes Bella and everyone around her unhappy. Will tomorrow be better? Cartoon-like watercolors.
My Snake Blake
by Randy Siegel
Illustrator: Serge Bloch
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Blake the snake is a fabulous pet--he cooks, walks the dog, and writes! Simple line cartoon illustrations.
by Randy Siegel
Illustrator: Serge Bloch
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Blake the snake is a fabulous pet--he cooks, walks the dog, and writes! Simple line cartoon illustrations.
No Jumping on the Bed!
written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
When Walter jumps on his bed, his bed crashes through the floor with hilarious consequences. Colorful graphite and photoshop, cartoon-like illustrations.
written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
When Walter jumps on his bed, his bed crashes through the floor with hilarious consequences. Colorful graphite and photoshop, cartoon-like illustrations.
Oh No, George!
written and illustrated by Chris Haughton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
George is a dog who really wants to be good, but having so many temptations makes that very hard! Quirky, vivid illustrations.
written and illustrated by Chris Haughton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
George is a dog who really wants to be good, but having so many temptations makes that very hard! Quirky, vivid illustrations.
Oh! What a Surprise!
written and illustrated by Suzanne Bloom
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Goose and Bear are busy making surprises, and Fox is eager to participate. Colorful pastel-like illustrations.
written and illustrated by Suzanne Bloom
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Goose and Bear are busy making surprises, and Fox is eager to participate. Colorful pastel-like illustrations.
Ollie's School Day
by Stephanie Calmenson
Illustrator: Abby Carter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Is this story about exploring a jungle? No! Is it a whimsical view of a day in an early childhood classroom? Yes! Watercolor illustrations add to the fun.
by Stephanie Calmenson
Illustrator: Abby Carter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Is this story about exploring a jungle? No! Is it a whimsical view of a day in an early childhood classroom? Yes! Watercolor illustrations add to the fun.
One Special Day
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Jessica Meserve
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
An energetic and imaginative boy becomes a big brother. Digital oil pastel illustrations.
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Jessica Meserve
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
An energetic and imaginative boy becomes a big brother. Digital oil pastel illustrations.
One Spotted Giraffe
written and illustrated by Petr Horáček
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Colorful animals teach counting numbers from one to ten through simple pop-ups. Vibrant mixed-media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Petr Horáček
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Colorful animals teach counting numbers from one to ten through simple pop-ups. Vibrant mixed-media illustrations.
One Two That's My Shoe!
written and illustrated by Alison Murray
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
In this sprightly variation on a familiar rhyme, readers count along as a girl pursues the puppy who has taken her shoe. Colorful illustrations.
written and illustrated by Alison Murray
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
In this sprightly variation on a familiar rhyme, readers count along as a girl pursues the puppy who has taken her shoe. Colorful illustrations.
On My Way to the Bath
by Sarah Maizes
Illustrator: Michael Paraskevas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Livi's creative procrastination slows her trip to the tub. Will she ever get wet? Playful, digital art.
by Sarah Maizes
Illustrator: Michael Paraskevas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Livi's creative procrastination slows her trip to the tub. Will she ever get wet? Playful, digital art.
Peekaboo Baby
written and illustrated by Sebastien Braun
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
All of babies' favorite things are part of this playful look at one baby's day. Digital illustrations with patterns and color support this lift-the-flap book.
written and illustrated by Sebastien Braun
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
All of babies' favorite things are part of this playful look at one baby's day. Digital illustrations with patterns and color support this lift-the-flap book.
Petunia Goes Wild
written and illustrated by Paul Schmid
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Petunia longs to be a wild animal, to her parent's dismay. Simple line drawings add to the humor.
written and illustrated by Paul Schmid
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Petunia longs to be a wild animal, to her parent's dismay. Simple line drawings add to the humor.
Pig Pig Meets the Lion
written and illustrated by David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
The friendly lion who escaped from the zoo plays with Pig Pig in his new-found home. Prepositions abound. Warm watercolors.
written and illustrated by David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
The friendly lion who escaped from the zoo plays with Pig Pig in his new-found home. Prepositions abound. Warm watercolors.
Plant a Kiss
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
What happens when you plant a kiss in the ground? Spare prose is encircled by expressive illustrations.
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
What happens when you plant a kiss in the ground? Spare prose is encircled by expressive illustrations.
Rocket Writes a Story
written and illustrated by Tad Hills
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
With encouragement from his teacher, the little yellow bird, Rocket uses his new-found words to tell about his new friend. Simple, bold, oil and colored-pencil illustrations.
written and illustrated by Tad Hills
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
With encouragement from his teacher, the little yellow bird, Rocket uses his new-found words to tell about his new friend. Simple, bold, oil and colored-pencil illustrations.
Silly Doggy!
written and illustrated by Adam Stower
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Lily returns her newfound pet. Now will she find another one? Hilarious, realistic illustrations capture the innocence of mistaken identity.
written and illustrated by Adam Stower
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Lily returns her newfound pet. Now will she find another one? Hilarious, realistic illustrations capture the innocence of mistaken identity.