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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Just Ducks!
by Nicola Davies
Illustrator: Salvatore Rubbino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A muted urban palette illustrates this close look at our feathered neighbors in the city.
by Nicola Davies
Illustrator: Salvatore Rubbino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A muted urban palette illustrates this close look at our feathered neighbors in the city.
Kali's Song
written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Sent out to practice hunting mammoths, Kali makes a surprising discovery about something else he can do with his bow. Mixed-media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Sent out to practice hunting mammoths, Kali makes a surprising discovery about something else he can do with his bow. Mixed-media illustrations.
Kate and Nate Are Running Late!
by Kate Egan
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A frantic morning rush to get to school on time ends with a surprise. Rhyming text and gouache and watercolor illustrations.
by Kate Egan
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A frantic morning rush to get to school on time ends with a surprise. Rhyming text and gouache and watercolor illustrations.
Kate & Pippin
by Martin Springett
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Photographs and simple text capture the true story of an abandoned fawn and the Great Dane who adopts her.
by Martin Springett
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Photographs and simple text capture the true story of an abandoned fawn and the Great Dane who adopts her.
Kite Day
written and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Two playful friends prepare for a day of kite flying, but a surprise is waiting. Simple, engaging language and colorful mixed-media illustrations.
written and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Two playful friends prepare for a day of kite flying, but a surprise is waiting. Simple, engaging language and colorful mixed-media illustrations.
Let's Go For a Drive!
written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Elephant and Piggie's plan to take a car trip fails when they forget one crucial item. Colorful animated illustrations.
written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Elephant and Piggie's plan to take a car trip fails when they forget one crucial item. Colorful animated illustrations.
Listen To My Trumpet
written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Piggy has a new trumpet. Elephant tells the truth about Piggy's “music” --and gets a surprise. Energetic color cartoons add to the humor.
written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Piggy has a new trumpet. Elephant tells the truth about Piggy's “music” --and gets a surprise. Energetic color cartoons add to the humor.
Little Bee
written and illustrated by Edward Gibbs
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
There is a commotion in the jungle and everyone is running away for safety. Vivid illustrations capture movement and emotions.
written and illustrated by Edward Gibbs
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
There is a commotion in the jungle and everyone is running away for safety. Vivid illustrations capture movement and emotions.
Little Bird
by Germano Zullo
Illustrator: Albertine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
When a man releases a large group of birds, what is he to do when one stays behind? Colorful, whimsical illustrations.
by Germano Zullo
Illustrator: Albertine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
When a man releases a large group of birds, what is he to do when one stays behind? Colorful, whimsical illustrations.
Little Dog Lost
written and illustrated by Mônica Carnesi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Stranded on ice, a dog is rescued in the Baltic Sea and adopted by the sailor who saved him. Illustrated in watercolor, pen, and ink.
written and illustrated by Mônica Carnesi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Stranded on ice, a dog is rescued in the Baltic Sea and adopted by the sailor who saved him. Illustrated in watercolor, pen, and ink.
Little Tug
written and illustrated by Stephen Savage
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Little Tug knows what to do when the sailing ship, the speed boat, and the ocean liner need him. Simple outline drawings with dramatic backgrounds.
written and illustrated by Stephen Savage
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
Little Tug knows what to do when the sailing ship, the speed boat, and the ocean liner need him. Simple outline drawings with dramatic backgrounds.
Llama Llama Time To Share
written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
In rhyming text, the ideas of play and sharing are explored as young llama meets his new friend, Nelly Gnu. Expressive oil painted illustrations.
written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
In rhyming text, the ideas of play and sharing are explored as young llama meets his new friend, Nelly Gnu. Expressive oil painted illustrations.
Lola Reads to Leo
by Anna McQuinn
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A book-loving sister learns to help baby brother Leo by sharing stories for every occasion. Acrylic illustrations sweetly enrich the narrative.
by Anna McQuinn
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A book-loving sister learns to help baby brother Leo by sharing stories for every occasion. Acrylic illustrations sweetly enrich the narrative.
Lovabye Dragon
by Barbara Joossee
Illustrator: Randy Cecil
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A lonely girl is found in a castle by a lonely dragon and they become friends. Textured oil illustrations.
by Barbara Joossee
Illustrator: Randy Cecil
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2012
A lonely girl is found in a castle by a lonely dragon and they become friends. Textured oil illustrations.
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.