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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Once I Ate a Pie
by Patricia MacLachlan
Illustrator: Katy Schneider
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The personalities of different dogs described in rhyme and impresionistic paintings.
by Patricia MacLachlan
Illustrator: Katy Schneider
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The personalities of different dogs described in rhyme and impresionistic paintings.
Once Upon a Banana
by Jennifer Armstrong
Illustrator: David Small
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Rhyming signs tell the story of a banana peel, tossed by a monkey and the trouble it causes. Humorous illustrations.
by Jennifer Armstrong
Illustrator: David Small
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Rhyming signs tell the story of a banana peel, tossed by a monkey and the trouble it causes. Humorous illustrations.
One Ted Falls Out of Bed
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Anna Currey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Teddy bear tries to climb back into bed and has many adventures. A counting concept book with amusing watercolor illustrations.
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Anna Currey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Teddy bear tries to climb back into bed and has many adventures. A counting concept book with amusing watercolor illustrations.
On the Way to Kindergarten
by Virginia Kroll
Illustrator: Elisabeth Schlossberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A mother helps her five-year-old get ready for kindergarten. Light-hearted illustrations.
by Virginia Kroll
Illustrator: Elisabeth Schlossberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A mother helps her five-year-old get ready for kindergarten. Light-hearted illustrations.
Peekaboo Panda and other Animals
written and ill. by Chris Inns
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Lift-the-flap pictures reveal the answers to rhymed riddles about animals.
written and ill. by Chris Inns
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Lift-the-flap pictures reveal the answers to rhymed riddles about animals.
Perros! Perros! Dogs! Dogs!
by Ginger Foglesong Guy
Illustrator: Sharon Glick
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Dogs romp through town, opposites depicted in colorful watercolors.
by Ginger Foglesong Guy
Illustrator: Sharon Glick
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Dogs romp through town, opposites depicted in colorful watercolors.
Play Ball with Me!
written and ill. by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About soccer, basketball, football and catch. Includes equipment and a page for coloring.
written and ill. by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About soccer, basketball, football and catch. Includes equipment and a page for coloring.
Pumpkins
written and ill. by ken robbins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About pumpkins from seed to jack-o'-lantern. Beautiful photographs evoke fall.
written and ill. by ken robbins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About pumpkins from seed to jack-o'-lantern. Beautiful photographs evoke fall.
Roar of a Snore
by Marsha Diane Arnold
Illustrator: Pierre Pratt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Jack goes in search of the snorer who awakened him. Exuberant rhymes; lighthearted, acrylic illustrations.
by Marsha Diane Arnold
Illustrator: Pierre Pratt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Jack goes in search of the snorer who awakened him. Exuberant rhymes; lighthearted, acrylic illustrations.
Ruff! Ruff! Where's Scruff?
written and ill. by David A. Carter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Scruff's bath is ready, but none of the animals have seen him. Where is that dog?
written and ill. by David A. Carter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Scruff's bath is ready, but none of the animals have seen him. Where is that dog?
Shark and Lobster's Amazing Undersea Adventure
by Viviane Schwarz
Illustrator: Joel Stewart
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Shark and Lobster build a fortress to keep them safe from tigers. Humorous, digitally-colored, ink drawings.
by Viviane Schwarz
Illustrator: Joel Stewart
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Shark and Lobster build a fortress to keep them safe from tigers. Humorous, digitally-colored, ink drawings.
Shelly
by Margie Palatini
Illustrator: Guy Francis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A family of eggs hatch except for one--it just isn't ready yet. Humorous illustrations.
by Margie Palatini
Illustrator: Guy Francis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A family of eggs hatch except for one--it just isn't ready yet. Humorous illustrations.
Sleepy Boy
by Polly Kanevsky
Illustrator: Stephanie Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Gentle, dreamy illustrations and text tell a perfect bedtime story.
by Polly Kanevsky
Illustrator: Stephanie Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Gentle, dreamy illustrations and text tell a perfect bedtime story.
Sleepyhead Bear
by Lisa Westberg Peters
Illustrator: Ian Schoenherr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A tired young bear finally can sleep when the noisy, pesky bugs are replaced by peaceful, gentle ones.
by Lisa Westberg Peters
Illustrator: Ian Schoenherr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A tired young bear finally can sleep when the noisy, pesky bugs are replaced by peaceful, gentle ones.
Sleepy Places
by Judy Hindley
Illustrator: Tor Freeman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The whimsical places a child might choose for a nap. Fanciful illustrations.
by Judy Hindley
Illustrator: Tor Freeman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The whimsical places a child might choose for a nap. Fanciful illustrations.
Snow
by Joan Clark
Illustrator: Kady MacDonald Denton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Sammy imagines the pleasures and wonders of a month-long snowstorm. Whimsical watercolor and ink illustrations.
by Joan Clark
Illustrator: Kady MacDonald Denton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Sammy imagines the pleasures and wonders of a month-long snowstorm. Whimsical watercolor and ink illustrations.
Star of the Week
written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Stanley's fun is spoiled when his kindergarten classmates don't like any of his favorite things. His drawings save the day.
written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Stanley's fun is spoiled when his kindergarten classmates don't like any of his favorite things. His drawings save the day.
The Adventures of Old Bo Bear
by Alice Schertle
Illustrator: David Parkins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Rhyming read-aloud about a boy and his “world class dirty” bear.
by Alice Schertle
Illustrator: David Parkins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Rhyming read-aloud about a boy and his “world class dirty” bear.
The Baby's Playtime Book
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A joyful collection of modern and traditional nursery rhymes involving childhood games. Expressive illustrations.
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A joyful collection of modern and traditional nursery rhymes involving childhood games. Expressive illustrations.
The Bear Hug
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Grandpa makes Cubby feel special when he gives him the Bear Hug. Warm and lively watercolors.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Grandpa makes Cubby feel special when he gives him the Bear Hug. Warm and lively watercolors.
The Cow who Clucked
by Denise Fleming
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A simple, repetitive tale with exuberant illustrations.
by Denise Fleming
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A simple, repetitive tale with exuberant illustrations.
The Falling Flowers
by Jennifer B. Reed
Illustrator: Dick Cole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
In Tokyo, Mayumie's grandmother introduces her to the annual cherry blossom festival. Watercolors.
by Jennifer B. Reed
Illustrator: Dick Cole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
In Tokyo, Mayumie's grandmother introduces her to the annual cherry blossom festival. Watercolors.
The Hello, Goodbye Window
by Norman Juster
Illustrator: Chris Raschka
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A joyous celebration of a little girl's warm relationship with her Nanna and Poppy. Riotous and energetic mixed-media artwork.
by Norman Juster
Illustrator: Chris Raschka
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A joyous celebration of a little girl's warm relationship with her Nanna and Poppy. Riotous and energetic mixed-media artwork.
The Last Laugh
by Jose Aruego
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A clever duck outwits a bully snake. Pen and ink and gouache illustrations.
by Jose Aruego
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A clever duck outwits a bully snake. Pen and ink and gouache illustrations.
The Little Red Hen
retold and ill. by Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The classic tale of the red hen whose neighbors won't help. Graphite, ink and watercolor illustrations.
retold and ill. by Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The classic tale of the red hen whose neighbors won't help. Graphite, ink and watercolor illustrations.