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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if i had a Dragon
written and ill. by Tom and Amanda Ellery
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
It would so much fun if Morton's little brother turned into a dragon--or would it?
written and ill. by Tom and Amanda Ellery
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
It would so much fun if Morton's little brother turned into a dragon--or would it?
I'll Protect You from the Jungle Beasts
written and ill. by Martha Alexander
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mutual reassurance between boy and teddy bear. Watercolor and colored pencil illustrations.
written and ill. by Martha Alexander
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mutual reassurance between boy and teddy bear. Watercolor and colored pencil illustrations.
I'm Dirty!
by Kate & Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A genial backhoe cheerfully does his job of clearing, chomping and filling. simple text, clever typography and exuberant illustrations.
by Kate & Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A genial backhoe cheerfully does his job of clearing, chomping and filling. simple text, clever typography and exuberant illustrations.
In the Garden: Who's Been Here?
written and ill. by Lindsay Barrett George
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Sent to the garden to gather vegetables, two children find they are not the first visitors. Watercolors of the probable culprits.
written and ill. by Lindsay Barrett George
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Sent to the garden to gather vegetables, two children find they are not the first visitors. Watercolors of the probable culprits.
Jack and the Night Visitors
written and ill. by Pat Schories
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Jack's bedroom is invaded by mini alien robots. A wordless picture book.
written and ill. by Pat Schories
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Jack's bedroom is invaded by mini alien robots. A wordless picture book.
Just In Case
by Judith Viorst
Illustrator: Diana Cain Bluthenthal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Charlie always prepares for the possible. He knows how to be ready . .. and he is.
by Judith Viorst
Illustrator: Diana Cain Bluthenthal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Charlie always prepares for the possible. He knows how to be ready . .. and he is.
Let's Play Baseball!
by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
Illustrator: Terry Widener
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Girls and boys have a great time playing the game. Whimsical acrylic illustrations.
by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
Illustrator: Terry Widener
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Girls and boys have a great time playing the game. Whimsical acrylic illustrations.
Lola at the Library
by Anna McQuinn
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Lola loves books and takes a weekly trip with her mother to the town library. Charming acrylic illustrations.
by Anna McQuinn
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Lola loves books and takes a weekly trip with her mother to the town library. Charming acrylic illustrations.
Lost and Found
written and ill. by Oliver Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Trying to help a penguin, a boy journeys to the South Pole and finds a friend.
written and ill. by Oliver Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Trying to help a penguin, a boy journeys to the South Pole and finds a friend.
Love You When You Whine
by Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: Sergio Ruzzier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A patient mother shows that no matter what her child gets into, she still loves her.
by Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: Sergio Ruzzier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A patient mother shows that no matter what her child gets into, she still loves her.
Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up in a War
by Kathy Henderson
Illustrator: Jane Ray
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A superb retelling of a 5000-year-old story from ancient Sumer about a prince who brings wisdom and peace to his people.
by Kathy Henderson
Illustrator: Jane Ray
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A superb retelling of a 5000-year-old story from ancient Sumer about a prince who brings wisdom and peace to his people.
Mama
written and ill. by Jeanette Winter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A baby hippo, separated from his mother during a tsunami, finds a new home and a new mother. Bold acrylic illustrations.
written and ill. by Jeanette Winter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A baby hippo, separated from his mother during a tsunami, finds a new home and a new mother. Bold acrylic illustrations.
Mama Outside, Mama Inside
by Dianna Hutts Aston
Illustrator: Susan Gaber
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bird and human mothers share the process of preparing for their babies. Soft acrylic illustrations.
by Dianna Hutts Aston
Illustrator: Susan Gaber
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bird and human mothers share the process of preparing for their babies. Soft acrylic illustrations.
Max's ABC
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Exuberant, colorful illustrations capture the fun as Max and Ruby contend with an ant invasion.
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Exuberant, colorful illustrations capture the fun as Max and Ruby contend with an ant invasion.
Miko Wants a Dog
by Brigitte Weninger
Illustrator: Stephanie Roehe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Because Miko loves dogs, he winds up sharing one.
by Brigitte Weninger
Illustrator: Stephanie Roehe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Because Miko loves dogs, he winds up sharing one.
Minerva Louise and the Colorful Eggs
written and ill. by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Why are blue and pink eggs in strange places around the barnyard?
written and ill. by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Why are blue and pink eggs in strange places around the barnyard?
Mittens
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Susan Kathleen Hartung
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Nick helps his kitten feel safe in his new home.
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Susan Kathleen Hartung
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Nick helps his kitten feel safe in his new home.
Moon Plane
written and ill. by Peter McCarty
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A young child takes an imaginary trip on a plane. Soft monochromatic illustrations.
written and ill. by Peter McCarty
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A young child takes an imaginary trip on a plane. Soft monochromatic illustrations.
My Little Yellow Taxi
by Stephen T. Johnson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Parts of a taxi in a sturdy paper engineered book.
by Stephen T. Johnson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Parts of a taxi in a sturdy paper engineered book.
Mystery Bottle
written and ill. by Kristen Balouch
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Magic ties a boy to his grandfather. A whimsical voyage from Brooklyn to Iran. Imaginative illustrations.
written and ill. by Kristen Balouch
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Magic ties a boy to his grandfather. A whimsical voyage from Brooklyn to Iran. Imaginative illustrations.
My Very Big Little World
written and ill. by Peter H. Reynolds
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A precocious young kitten eagerly introduces her family, neighbors and daily activities. Engaging cartoon-like watercolors.
written and ill. by Peter H. Reynolds
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A precocious young kitten eagerly introduces her family, neighbors and daily activities. Engaging cartoon-like watercolors.
Nosy Rosie
written and ill. by Holly Keller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Nicknames sometimes stick, even when they hurt. Cheerful watercolor and line illustrations.
written and ill. by Holly Keller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Nicknames sometimes stick, even when they hurt. Cheerful watercolor and line illustrations.
Not a Box
written and ill. by Antoinette Portis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bravo! A humorous look at a rabbit who thinks outside the box. Imaginative red and black line drawings.
written and ill. by Antoinette Portis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bravo! A humorous look at a rabbit who thinks outside the box. Imaginative red and black line drawings.
Not Afraid of Dogs
by Susanna Pitzer
Illustrator: Larry Day
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Comforting a dog, brave Daniel learns to overcome his fears. Watercolor and gouache illustrations.
by Susanna Pitzer
Illustrator: Larry Day
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Comforting a dog, brave Daniel learns to overcome his fears. Watercolor and gouache illustrations.
Nutmeg and Barley
written and ill. by Janie Bynum
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Unlikely neighbors, a squirrel and a mouse, discover their true affection for one another. Watercolor, pencil and pastel illustrations.
written and ill. by Janie Bynum
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Unlikely neighbors, a squirrel and a mouse, discover their true affection for one another. Watercolor, pencil and pastel illustrations.