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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Bigger Than Daddy
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Elliot Kreloff
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When Edward changes roles with big Daddy, he finds out that it's okay to be himself.
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Elliot Kreloff
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When Edward changes roles with big Daddy, he finds out that it's okay to be himself.
Black? White! Day? Night!
written and ill. by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Children learn about opposites with hints from simple bright illustrations.
written and ill. by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Children learn about opposites with hints from simple bright illustrations.
Brave Bitsy and the Bear
by Angela McAllister
Illustrator: Tiphanie Beeke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bitsy the rabbit and a sleepy bear help one another. Watercolor and mixed-media illustrations.
by Angela McAllister
Illustrator: Tiphanie Beeke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bitsy the rabbit and a sleepy bear help one another. Watercolor and mixed-media illustrations.
Bubble & Squeak
by Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud
Illustrator: Susan Banta
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bubble helps her mother rehearse bedtime rituals for the sake of her baby sister--and herself.
by Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud
Illustrator: Susan Banta
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bubble helps her mother rehearse bedtime rituals for the sake of her baby sister--and herself.
Can You Say Peace?
written and ill. by Karen Katz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Say “Peace” with children from many different countries. Inspiring collages and mixed media illustrations.
written and ill. by Karen Katz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Say “Peace” with children from many different countries. Inspiring collages and mixed media illustrations.
Chicken and Cat
written and ill. by Sara Varon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Country cat comes to visit city chicken, but despite chicken's valiant efforts at entertainment, cat is not happy until they plant a small garden.
written and ill. by Sara Varon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Country cat comes to visit city chicken, but despite chicken's valiant efforts at entertainment, cat is not happy until they plant a small garden.
Click, Clack, Splish, Splash
by doreen cronin
Illustrator: betsy lewin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
With the help of all the animals, Duck tricks Farmer Brown. Amusing cartoon-like illustrations.
by doreen cronin
Illustrator: betsy lewin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
With the help of all the animals, Duck tricks Farmer Brown. Amusing cartoon-like illustrations.
Clip-Clop
written and ill. by Nicola Smee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A cat, a dog, a pig and a duck have a rollicking ride on their friend horse. Humorous illustrations.
written and ill. by Nicola Smee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A cat, a dog, a pig and a duck have a rollicking ride on their friend horse. Humorous illustrations.
Conejito
by Margaret Read MacDonald
Illustrator: Geraldo Valério
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Little Bunny outwits various hungry animals on his visit to his Tia Monica. Bright, colorful illustrations.
by Margaret Read MacDonald
Illustrator: Geraldo Valério
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Little Bunny outwits various hungry animals on his visit to his Tia Monica. Bright, colorful illustrations.
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The world's most inventive pigeon finds the most inventive reasons to avoid going to bed. Humorous line drawings.
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The world's most inventive pigeon finds the most inventive reasons to avoid going to bed. Humorous line drawings.
Duck and Goose
written and ill. by Tad Hills
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Two feathered fowl discover an abandoned spotted egg. As they fight over it, they become friends.
written and ill. by Tad Hills
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Two feathered fowl discover an abandoned spotted egg. As they fight over it, they become friends.
ella sets the stage
by carmela & steven d'amico
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Ella discovers that you don't need performing skill to contribute to the class talent show. Old-fashioned illustrations dovetail the text.
by carmela & steven d'amico
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Ella discovers that you don't need performing skill to contribute to the class talent show. Old-fashioned illustrations dovetail the text.
Fancy Nancy
by Jane O'Connor
Illustrator: Robin Preiss Glasser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When Nancy attempts to upgrade everything and everyone from plain to fancy, she learns an important lesson. Humorous illustrations.
by Jane O'Connor
Illustrator: Robin Preiss Glasser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When Nancy attempts to upgrade everything and everyone from plain to fancy, she learns an important lesson. Humorous illustrations.
Fast Food
written and ill. by Saxton Freymann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mushrooms on scallion skates, cucumber cars ... fun ways to travel. Wonderful photographs.
written and ill. by Saxton Freymann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mushrooms on scallion skates, cucumber cars ... fun ways to travel. Wonderful photographs.
Fire! Fire! Said Mrs. McGuire
by Bill Martin Jr.
Illustrator: Vladimir Radunsky
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A delightful community of unique, humorous mice spot a fire through a keyhole. Great read aloud.
by Bill Martin Jr.
Illustrator: Vladimir Radunsky
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A delightful community of unique, humorous mice spot a fire through a keyhole. Great read aloud.
Fly, Little Bird
written and ill. by Tina Burke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A young girl cares for a little bird and develops a friendship. Vibrant pastels.
written and ill. by Tina Burke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A young girl cares for a little bird and develops a friendship. Vibrant pastels.
For You are a Kenyan Child
by Kelly Cunnane
Illustrator: Ana Juan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Find out what your day might be like if you lived in Kenya. Colorful stylized illustrations.
by Kelly Cunnane
Illustrator: Ana Juan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Find out what your day might be like if you lived in Kenya. Colorful stylized illustrations.
Good Boy, Fergus!
written and ill. by David Shannon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Joyously expressive illustrations capture all the variations of this lovable dog's behavior.
written and ill. by David Shannon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Joyously expressive illustrations capture all the variations of this lovable dog's behavior.
Hello Twins
written and ill. by Charlotte Voake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
How a pair of twins are anything but alike. Spare text and energetic ink and watercolor paintings.
written and ill. by Charlotte Voake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
How a pair of twins are anything but alike. Spare text and energetic ink and watercolor paintings.
Here Comes the Night
written and ill. by Anne Rockwell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The colors and sounds that night brings. Lyrical prose and colorful child-like illustrations.
written and ill. by Anne Rockwell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The colors and sounds that night brings. Lyrical prose and colorful child-like illustrations.
Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush
retold and ill. by Iza Trapani
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A gardener and the animals have different views about how to treat the garden.
retold and ill. by Iza Trapani
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A gardener and the animals have different views about how to treat the garden.
Hero Cat
by Eileen Spinelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A mother cat rescues her five kittens from a raging fire. Based on a true story. Realistic pastels.
by Eileen Spinelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A mother cat rescues her five kittens from a raging fire. Based on a true story. Realistic pastels.
Honey: A Gift from Nature
by Yumiko Fujiwara
Illustrator: Hideko Ise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Impressionistic illustrations take the reader through Japan's seasons as a child learns about honey from his beekeeper father.
by Yumiko Fujiwara
Illustrator: Hideko Ise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Impressionistic illustrations take the reader through Japan's seasons as a child learns about honey from his beekeeper father.
Hop! Plop!
by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Illustrator: Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mouse and elephant try to find their favorite ride in the playground. Humorous illustrations.
by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Illustrator: Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mouse and elephant try to find their favorite ride in the playground. Humorous illustrations.
How Do You Count a Dozen Ducklings?
by In Seon Chae
Illustrator: Seung Ha Rew
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mama duck finds creative ways to keep up with her brood. Includes “Do the math” exercises. Humorous illustrations.
by In Seon Chae
Illustrator: Seung Ha Rew
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mama duck finds creative ways to keep up with her brood. Includes “Do the math” exercises. Humorous illustrations.