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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1 2 3, Maisy
written and ill. by Lucy Cousins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Sturdy flip-out pages surprise and delight.
written and ill. by Lucy Cousins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Sturdy flip-out pages surprise and delight.
Alexander's Pretending Day
by Bunny Crumpacker
Illustrator: Dan Andreasen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
No matter what Alexander pretends to be, his mother is there with him. Soft whimsical illustrations.
by Bunny Crumpacker
Illustrator: Dan Andreasen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
No matter what Alexander pretends to be, his mother is there with him. Soft whimsical illustrations.
All Around Me I See
by Laya Steinberg
Illustrator: Cris Arbo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young girl shares her view of the world. Warm illustrations.
by Laya Steinberg
Illustrator: Cris Arbo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young girl shares her view of the world. Warm illustrations.
Applebee's Numbers
written and ill. by David Pelham
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Full of surprises, these whimsical, innovative concept books amuse young readers.
written and ill. by David Pelham
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Full of surprises, these whimsical, innovative concept books amuse young readers.
Are You Going To Be Good?
by Cari Best
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Family members instruct Robert on manners as he prepares for his first grown-up party to celebrate Great-Gran's one hundredth birthday.
by Cari Best
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Family members instruct Robert on manners as he prepares for his first grown-up party to celebrate Great-Gran's one hundredth birthday.
Are You Sleepy Yet, Petey?
by Marie Hodge
Illustrator: Renée Graef
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A boy tries to get his puppy to go to sleep. Cheerful, large pastels.
by Marie Hodge
Illustrator: Renée Graef
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A boy tries to get his puppy to go to sleep. Cheerful, large pastels.
baby animals
by SAMi
Illustrator: Harriet Ziefert
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Board books with boldly colored geometric art encourage communication and games between an adult and young child.
by SAMi
Illustrator: Harriet Ziefert
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Board books with boldly colored geometric art encourage communication and games between an adult and young child.
Baby Brother
written and ill. by Tanneke Wigersma
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Mia writes her grandmother in detail about her pregnant cat. Incidentally, she tells her grandmother about her baby brother.
written and ill. by Tanneke Wigersma
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Mia writes her grandmother in detail about her pregnant cat. Incidentally, she tells her grandmother about her baby brother.
Back into Mommy's Tummy
by Thierry Robberecht
Illustrator: Philippe Goossens
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young child wants to return to mommy's tummy when her mother becomes pregnant. Playful oil illustrations.
by Thierry Robberecht
Illustrator: Philippe Goossens
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young child wants to return to mommy's tummy when her mother becomes pregnant. Playful oil illustrations.
Because Your Daddy Loves You
by Andrew Clements
Illustrator: R.W. Alley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A little girl and her dad enjoy a wonderful beach day together. Appealing pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations.
by Andrew Clements
Illustrator: R.W. Alley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A little girl and her dad enjoy a wonderful beach day together. Appealing pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations.
Bee-bim Bop!
by Linda Sue Park
Illustrator: Ho Baek Lee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young girl helps her mom prepare her favorite Korean dish. Rhymed text and humorous watercolors. Includes the recipe.
by Linda Sue Park
Illustrator: Ho Baek Lee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young girl helps her mom prepare her favorite Korean dish. Rhymed text and humorous watercolors. Includes the recipe.
Big Little Elephant
written and ill. by Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little elephant discovers that he doesn't have to look exactly like his friends to have fun with them.
written and ill. by Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little elephant discovers that he doesn't have to look exactly like his friends to have fun with them.
Carry Me!
written and ill. by Susan Stockdale
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Bright, appealing illustrations show how many animals carry their young.
written and ill. by Susan Stockdale
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Bright, appealing illustrations show how many animals carry their young.
Clara And Asha
written and ill. by Eric Rohmann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A giant fish is just one of Clara's imaginary friends. Rich oil paintings convey a warm story of companionship.
written and ill. by Eric Rohmann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A giant fish is just one of Clara's imaginary friends. Rich oil paintings convey a warm story of companionship.
Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack
by Doreen Cronin
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Duck delivers cow's typed note to various animals as they gather for a picnic. Humorous watercolors.
by Doreen Cronin
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Duck delivers cow's typed note to various animals as they gather for a picnic. Humorous watercolors.
Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Bed?
written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little pig gets ready for bed--in his own way. Acrylic and pencil illustrations.
written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little pig gets ready for bed--in his own way. Acrylic and pencil illustrations.
Cows Going Past
by Bruce Balan
Illustrator: Scott Nash
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A simply told and humorously illustrated circular car trip awakens readers to imagine the varied activities of cows going past.
by Bruce Balan
Illustrator: Scott Nash
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A simply told and humorously illustrated circular car trip awakens readers to imagine the varied activities of cows going past.
Finklehopper Frog Cheers
by Irene Livingston
Illustrator: Brian Lies
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The friendship between Finklehopper Frog and Ruby Rabbit helps them weather disappointments.
by Irene Livingston
Illustrator: Brian Lies
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The friendship between Finklehopper Frog and Ruby Rabbit helps them weather disappointments.
Firefighters to the Rescue!
by Kersten Hamilton
Illustrator: Rich Davis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Readers follow firefighters through a day that includes rescuing a pet.
by Kersten Hamilton
Illustrator: Rich Davis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Readers follow firefighters through a day that includes rescuing a pet.
first 100 words
written and ill. by Roger Priddy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Vocabulary for a young child with bright, colorful photographs. Board
written and ill. by Roger Priddy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Vocabulary for a young child with bright, colorful photographs. Board
Good Night, Little One
written and ill. by Salina Yoon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Where do various animals sleep? Find the answers behind the flaps.
written and ill. by Salina Yoon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Where do various animals sleep? Find the answers behind the flaps.
Goodnight, My Duckling
written and ill. by Nancy Tafuri
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little duckling falls behind his siblings as Mother Duck takes them from the pond--and is rescued by a turtle.
written and ill. by Nancy Tafuri
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little duckling falls behind his siblings as Mother Duck takes them from the pond--and is rescued by a turtle.
Grandpa Loves
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Illustrator: Kathryn Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The special activities shared by a grandfather and his grandchildren. Detailed double-page illustrations.
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Illustrator: Kathryn Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The special activities shared by a grandfather and his grandchildren. Detailed double-page illustrations.
Hooray for Fish!
written and ill. by Lucy Couins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little fish visits his fascinating underwater friends. Bold, gouache illustrations.
written and ill. by Lucy Couins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little fish visits his fascinating underwater friends. Bold, gouache illustrations.