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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Oh, Daddy!
written and ill. by Bob Shea
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A small child playfully shows his father how to do things. Humorous, colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by Bob Shea
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A small child playfully shows his father how to do things. Humorous, colorful illustrations.
One Blue Fish
written and ill. by Charles Reasoner
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
This boldly colored counting book introduces color, numbers, and animals.
written and ill. by Charles Reasoner
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
This boldly colored counting book introduces color, numbers, and animals.
One More Hug for Madison
written and ill. by Caroline Jayne Church
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A little mouse who can't sleep keeps asking her mother for “just one more thing...” Gentle illustrations in collage, brush, and ink.
written and ill. by Caroline Jayne Church
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A little mouse who can't sleep keeps asking her mother for “just one more thing...” Gentle illustrations in collage, brush, and ink.
One Pup's Up
by Marsha Wilson Chall
Illustrator: Henry Cole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Count to ten and backw ith this playful, active litter. Cheerful watercolor and ink illustrations.
by Marsha Wilson Chall
Illustrator: Henry Cole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Count to ten and backw ith this playful, active litter. Cheerful watercolor and ink illustrations.
One Too Many
written and ill. by Gianna Marino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Constantly evolving and extraordinarily detailed illustrations create a true counting and searching challenge.
written and ill. by Gianna Marino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Constantly evolving and extraordinarily detailed illustrations create a true counting and searching challenge.
Over at the Castle
by Boni Ashburn
Illustrator: Kelly Murphy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Count your way around the castle in this cheerful take-off on the folk song “Over the Meadow.” Don't miss the details in the acrylic illustrations.
by Boni Ashburn
Illustrator: Kelly Murphy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Count your way around the castle in this cheerful take-off on the folk song “Over the Meadow.” Don't miss the details in the acrylic illustrations.
Pat-a-Cake
ill. by Annie Kubler
Illustrator: Annie Kubler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
See “Hop a Little, Jump a Little!” (Child's play)
ill. by Annie Kubler
Illustrator: Annie Kubler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
See “Hop a Little, Jump a Little!” (Child's play)
Pecan Pie Baby
by Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrator: Sophie Blackall
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Gia is jealous of Mama's new baby even before he or she is born. Gentle ink and watercolor paintings.
by Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrator: Sophie Blackall
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Gia is jealous of Mama's new baby even before he or she is born. Gentle ink and watercolor paintings.
Perfect Soup
by Lisa Moser
Illustrator: Ben Mantle
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A mouse's quest to find a carrot for his Perfect Soup requires a great deal of negotiation. Humorous, colorful illustrations.
by Lisa Moser
Illustrator: Ben Mantle
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A mouse's quest to find a carrot for his Perfect Soup requires a great deal of negotiation. Humorous, colorful illustrations.
Pete the Cat
by Eric Litwin
Illustrator: James Dean
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Pete moves cheerfully through several colorful adventures in his new white sneakers. Whimsical watercolors in primitive style.
by Eric Litwin
Illustrator: James Dean
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Pete moves cheerfully through several colorful adventures in his new white sneakers. Whimsical watercolors in primitive style.
Please Take Me for a Walk
written and ill. by Susan Gal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
This fast-paced text captures the insistent charm of a city puppy longing for a walk. Dynamic mixed-media illustrations.
written and ill. by Susan Gal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
This fast-paced text captures the insistent charm of a city puppy longing for a walk. Dynamic mixed-media illustrations.
Popville
by Anouck Boisrobert
Illustrator: Louis Rigaud
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Watch the town grow page by page as buildings are added with clever pop-ups.
by Anouck Boisrobert
Illustrator: Louis Rigaud
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Watch the town grow page by page as buildings are added with clever pop-ups.
Potty
written and ill. by Leslie Patricelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
The potty dilemma is gently and humorously explained and illustrated in this simple board book.
written and ill. by Leslie Patricelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
The potty dilemma is gently and humorously explained and illustrated in this simple board book.
Push Button
written and ill. by Aliki
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A boy who loves to push buttons learns to play differently when his finger gets sore. Colored pencil, ink, and watercolor illustrations.
written and ill. by Aliki
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A boy who loves to push buttons learns to play differently when his finger gets sore. Colored pencil, ink, and watercolor illustrations.
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
ill. by Annie Kubler
Illustrator: Annie Kubler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
See “Hop a Little, Jump a Little!”
ill. by Annie Kubler
Illustrator: Annie Kubler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
See “Hop a Little, Jump a Little!”
Say Hello!
written and ill. by Rachel Isadora
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
As she wends her way out to visit her grandma, Carmelita greets her neighbors in their own languages. Cut paper and expressive oil paintings.
written and ill. by Rachel Isadora
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
As she wends her way out to visit her grandma, Carmelita greets her neighbors in their own languages. Cut paper and expressive oil paintings.
Seven Hungry Babies
by Candace Fleming
Illustrator: Eugene Yelchin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Mama Bird exhausts herself finding food for her newly hatched hungry babies. Rhythmic text and humorous gouache and watercolor illustrations.
by Candace Fleming
Illustrator: Eugene Yelchin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Mama Bird exhausts herself finding food for her newly hatched hungry babies. Rhythmic text and humorous gouache and watercolor illustrations.
Sleepy ABC
by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator: Karen Katz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Twenty-six ways to say goodnight are portrayed in rhymed verse and cheerful, colorful illustrations.
by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator: Karen Katz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Twenty-six ways to say goodnight are portrayed in rhymed verse and cheerful, colorful illustrations.
Spartacus the Spider
written and ill. by Etienne Delessert
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
In Spartacus destined for greatness or will his floppy webs fail to catch anything? Colorful close-up and large-view perspectives.
written and ill. by Etienne Delessert
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
In Spartacus destined for greatness or will his floppy webs fail to catch anything? Colorful close-up and large-view perspectives.
Stanley's Little Sister
by Linda Bailey
Illustrator: Bill Slavin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
There's a new pet in the house - a cat! Stanley, a big, lovable dog, tries hard to get along with her, but it isn't easy. Humorous acrylic illustrations.
by Linda Bailey
Illustrator: Bill Slavin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
There's a new pet in the house - a cat! Stanley, a big, lovable dog, tries hard to get along with her, but it isn't easy. Humorous acrylic illustrations.
Stomp, Dinosaur, Stomp!
by Margaret Mayo
Illustrator: Alex Ayliffe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Onomatopoeic and rhythmic text offers descriptions and brief information about a variety of dinosaurs. Vivid, cut-paper collages.
by Margaret Mayo
Illustrator: Alex Ayliffe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Onomatopoeic and rhythmic text offers descriptions and brief information about a variety of dinosaurs. Vivid, cut-paper collages.
Sweet Dreams Lullaby
written and ill. by Betsy Snyder
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
As bedtime approaches, a mother rabbit invites her baby to “dream of comforts all around.” Dream-like illustrations.
written and ill. by Betsy Snyder
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
As bedtime approaches, a mother rabbit invites her baby to “dream of comforts all around.” Dream-like illustrations.
Swim! Swim!
written and ill. by James Proimos
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A lonely fish risks it all to make friends. Comic book style, ink, and Photoshop illustrations add to the funny adventure.
written and ill. by James Proimos
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
A lonely fish risks it all to make friends. Comic book style, ink, and Photoshop illustrations add to the funny adventure.
The Best Family in the World
by Susana Lopez
Illustrator: Ulises Wensell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Carlota imagines what her new adoptive family will be like. Translated from Spanish. Cheerful, compelling illustrations.
by Susana Lopez
Illustrator: Ulises Wensell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Carlota imagines what her new adoptive family will be like. Translated from Spanish. Cheerful, compelling illustrations.
The Fathers are Coming Home
by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator: Stephen Savage
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Engaging, graphic-like linocuts accompany a simple text that celebrates fathers--animal, insect, and human.
by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator: Stephen Savage
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2010
Engaging, graphic-like linocuts accompany a simple text that celebrates fathers--animal, insect, and human.