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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Dog
by Matthew Van Fleet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Pull tabs enable all kinds of dogs to wag, shake and scratch in this sturdy board book.
by Matthew Van Fleet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Pull tabs enable all kinds of dogs to wag, shake and scratch in this sturdy board book.
Dog And Bear
written and ill. by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Bright, simple pictures illuminate funny and tender stories about an unusual friendship.
written and ill. by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Bright, simple pictures illuminate funny and tender stories about an unusual friendship.
Emma's Turtle
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Marsha Winborn
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Emma's turtle loves to hear about faraway places and decides to go and see them.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Marsha Winborn
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Emma's turtle loves to hear about faraway places and decides to go and see them.
Every Friday
written and ill. by Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A small boy and his father share a special weekly ritual. Gouache illustrations on watercolor paper.
written and ill. by Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A small boy and his father share a special weekly ritual. Gouache illustrations on watercolor paper.
Fabian Escapes
written and ill. by Peter McCarty
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
The further adventures of these Caldecott winning animals in a story celebrating their differences.
written and ill. by Peter McCarty
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
The further adventures of these Caldecott winning animals in a story celebrating their differences.
First the Egg
written and ill. by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Simple text and bold illustration and design provoke thought about change and creativity.
written and ill. by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Simple text and bold illustration and design provoke thought about change and creativity.
Fix It, Sam
by Lori Ries
Illustrator: Sue Ramá
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Big brother Sam can always fix his little brother's mistakes. Delightful colored pencil illustrations and simple text.
by Lori Ries
Illustrator: Sue Ramá
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Big brother Sam can always fix his little brother's mistakes. Delightful colored pencil illustrations and simple text.
Follow The Line Through The House
written and ill. by Laura Ljungkvist
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A journey through the house with questions focusing attention on different objects.
written and ill. by Laura Ljungkvist
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A journey through the house with questions focusing attention on different objects.
Fruit
written and ill. by Sara Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Vibrant illustrations help distinguish shapes and colors of common fruits.
written and ill. by Sara Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Vibrant illustrations help distinguish shapes and colors of common fruits.
Global Babies
by Global Fund for Children
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Stiking photographs of babies from around the world in a board book format.
by Global Fund for Children
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Stiking photographs of babies from around the world in a board book format.
Good Morning China
written and ill. by Hu Yong Yi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Like bringing a Bruegel to life, the author-illustrator shows many morning activities and then combines them into one large foldout scene.
written and ill. by Hu Yong Yi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Like bringing a Bruegel to life, the author-illustrator shows many morning activities and then combines them into one large foldout scene.
Has Anyone Seen My Emily Greene?
by Norma Fox Mazer
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A father-daughter game of hide-and-seek captured in rhyme and watercolors.
by Norma Fox Mazer
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A father-daughter game of hide-and-seek captured in rhyme and watercolors.
How Big Is The World?
written and ill. by Britta Teckentrup
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Little Mole gets many different answers to his question while traveling far and wide on his great adventure. Delightful text and energetic, brightly colored illustrations.
written and ill. by Britta Teckentrup
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Little Mole gets many different answers to his question while traveling far and wide on his great adventure. Delightful text and energetic, brightly colored illustrations.
How Do You Make A Baby Smile?
by Philemon Sturges
Illustrator: Bridget Strevens-Marzo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Joyful animals playing with their young turn out to be baby's stuffed toys. Simple, vibrant illustrations.
by Philemon Sturges
Illustrator: Bridget Strevens-Marzo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Joyful animals playing with their young turn out to be baby's stuffed toys. Simple, vibrant illustrations.
If a Chicken Stayed for Supper
by Carrie Weston
Illustrator: Sophie Fatus
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Mother Hen brings five little foxes back to their den and is invited to a special soup dinner. Humorous, stylized illustrations.
by Carrie Weston
Illustrator: Sophie Fatus
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Mother Hen brings five little foxes back to their den and is invited to a special soup dinner. Humorous, stylized illustrations.
I Heard a Little Baa
by Elizabeth MacLeod
Illustrator: Louise Phillips
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Bright cartoon-like illustations and rhyming text invite readers to guess the hidden animal. Board book.
by Elizabeth MacLeod
Illustrator: Louise Phillips
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Bright cartoon-like illustations and rhyming text invite readers to guess the hidden animal. Board book.
Imagine Harry
by Kate Klise
Illustrator: M. Sarah Klise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Little Rabbit goes to school and his imaginary friend, Harry, eases out of his life. Whimsical acrylic illustrations.
by Kate Klise
Illustrator: M. Sarah Klise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Little Rabbit goes to school and his imaginary friend, Harry, eases out of his life. Whimsical acrylic illustrations.
“I'm Not Scared!”
written and ill. by Jonathan Allen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Baby owl insists that she is not scared of the woods at night.
written and ill. by Jonathan Allen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Baby owl insists that she is not scared of the woods at night.
Ivan the Terrier
written and ill. by Peter Catalanotto
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A dog who loves stories keeps interrupting , until he can star in one. Humorous, lively illustrations.
written and ill. by Peter Catalanotto
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A dog who loves stories keeps interrupting , until he can star in one. Humorous, lively illustrations.
Jazz Baby
by Lisa Wheeler
Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Rhythm and dance fill a baby with joy and love. Bold, colorful gouache illustrations.
by Lisa Wheeler
Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Rhythm and dance fill a baby with joy and love. Bold, colorful gouache illustrations.
Knuffle Bunny Too
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
When Trixie eagerly takes her beloved stuffed bunny to school to show all her friends, she discovers an unpleasant surprise. Hand-drawn ink sketches overlayed with photographs.
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
When Trixie eagerly takes her beloved stuffed bunny to school to show all her friends, she discovers an unpleasant surprise. Hand-drawn ink sketches overlayed with photographs.
Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!
written and ill. by Diane deGroat
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Cousin Wally always has to be first at Easter until Gilbert teaches him a lesson. Cartoon-like drawings add the humor.
written and ill. by Diane deGroat
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Cousin Wally always has to be first at Easter until Gilbert teaches him a lesson. Cartoon-like drawings add the humor.
Leaves
written and ill. by David Ezra Stein
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A bear cub is dismayed to see the leaves falling. Many surprises lie in store for him. Lighthearted illustrations.
written and ill. by David Ezra Stein
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A bear cub is dismayed to see the leaves falling. Many surprises lie in store for him. Lighthearted illustrations.
Leaving the Nest
written and ill. by Mordicai Gerstein
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A baby blue jay, a girl and a kitten, all eager to explore, venture from their homes into a backyard adventure. Sketchy, colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by Mordicai Gerstein
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A baby blue jay, a girl and a kitten, all eager to explore, venture from their homes into a backyard adventure. Sketchy, colorful illustrations.
Little Night
written and ill. by Yuyi Morales
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Mother Sky engages in bedtime capers with her child in this tender loving encounter. Lyrical pastels.
written and ill. by Yuyi Morales
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Mother Sky engages in bedtime capers with her child in this tender loving encounter. Lyrical pastels.