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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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.
Mama and Little Joe
by Angela McAllister
Illustrator: Terry Milne
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
The expensive toys in a household learn an invaluable lesson when hand-me-down toys join them.
by Angela McAllister
Illustrator: Terry Milne
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
The expensive toys in a household learn an invaluable lesson when hand-me-down toys join them.
Max Counts His Chickens
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
When Max and his sister Ruby search the house for Easter chicks, Ruby seems to have all the luck.
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
When Max and his sister Ruby search the house for Easter chicks, Ruby seems to have all the luck.
Meerkat Mail
written and ill. by Emily Gravett
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A meerkat's postcard to his family describes all his close relatives and his yearning for home. Lively pen and ink and color illustrations.
written and ill. by Emily Gravett
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A meerkat's postcard to his family describes all his close relatives and his yearning for home. Lively pen and ink and color illustrations.
Mine!
by Mathilde Stein
Illustrator: Mies van Hout
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Charlotte teaches a young ghost visitor how to share toys, space and friendship in a story both light-hearted and moving.
by Mathilde Stein
Illustrator: Mies van Hout
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Charlotte teaches a young ghost visitor how to share toys, space and friendship in a story both light-hearted and moving.
Mouse Shapes
written and ill. by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Cut-paper collages partner the engaging story of mice hiding from a scary cat in a concept book celebrating shapes, colors and creativity.
written and ill. by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Cut-paper collages partner the engaging story of mice hiding from a scary cat in a concept book celebrating shapes, colors and creativity.
My Brother
written and ill. by Anthony Browne
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A young boy's admiration for his older brother helps him realize his own worth. Simple text and colored pencil illustrations.
written and ill. by Anthony Browne
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A young boy's admiration for his older brother helps him realize his own worth. Simple text and colored pencil illustrations.
My Cat Copies Me
written and ill. by Yoon-duck Kwon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
The tender relationship between a Korean girl and her cat as they learn from one another about their world. Korean brushwork paintings.
written and ill. by Yoon-duck Kwon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
The tender relationship between a Korean girl and her cat as they learn from one another about their world. Korean brushwork paintings.
My Colors, My World: Mis Colores, Mi Mundo
written and ill. by Maya Christina Gonzalez
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Maya finds color and beauty in her everyday world. Luminous paintings. Bilingual text.
written and ill. by Maya Christina Gonzalez
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Maya finds color and beauty in her everyday world. Luminous paintings. Bilingual text.
My Way/ A mi manera
written and ill. by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Margaret and Margarita sometimes like to do things differently, but always like to do them together. Lively watercolors.
written and ill. by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Margaret and Margarita sometimes like to do things differently, but always like to do them together. Lively watercolors.
Oliver Who Would Not Sleep!
by Mara Bergman
Illustrator: Nick Maland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Oliver Donnington Rimington-Sneep takes an exciting adventure just before going to sleep. Humorous, cartoonlike illustrations.
by Mara Bergman
Illustrator: Nick Maland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Oliver Donnington Rimington-Sneep takes an exciting adventure just before going to sleep. Humorous, cartoonlike illustrations.
Olivia Helps with Christmas
written and ill. by Ian Falconer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Olivia celebrates Christmas with excitement, energy and delightful chaos. Charcoal and gouache illustrations.
written and ill. by Ian Falconer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Olivia celebrates Christmas with excitement, energy and delightful chaos. Charcoal and gouache illustrations.