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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We Are Cousins / Somos Primos
by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrator: Christina E. Rodriguez
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Gentle humor in both text and illustrations underscores the warmth of a group of first cousins.
by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Illustrator: Christina E. Rodriguez
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Gentle humor in both text and illustrations underscores the warmth of a group of first cousins.
What Do Parents Do?
by Jeanie Franz Ransom
Illustrator: Cyd Moore
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A boy imagines the naughty child-like behavior of his parents when the children are away. Whimsical illustrations.
by Jeanie Franz Ransom
Illustrator: Cyd Moore
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
A boy imagines the naughty child-like behavior of his parents when the children are away. Whimsical illustrations.
What Will Fat Cat Sit On?
written and ill. by Jan Thomas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Humorous cartoon-like drawings tell the story as fat cat finds the best place to sit.
written and ill. by Jan Thomas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Humorous cartoon-like drawings tell the story as fat cat finds the best place to sit.
Who Likes Rain?
written and ill. by Wong Herbert Lee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Soft, pastel illustrations capture a little girl's discovery of everything she can do in the rain.
written and ill. by Wong Herbert Lee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Soft, pastel illustrations capture a little girl's discovery of everything she can do in the rain.
Who's in the Tub?
by Sylvie Jones
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Willo's bath routine is humorously unveiled as he shares his tub with various creatures in an unusual colorful format.
by Sylvie Jones
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Willo's bath routine is humorously unveiled as he shares his tub with various creatures in an unusual colorful format.
Who Will Sing a Lullaby?
by Dee Lillegard
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Only one bird succeeds in stilling a crying baby with its lullaby. Lyrical gouache and airbrush illustrations.
by Dee Lillegard
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Only one bird succeeds in stilling a crying baby with its lullaby. Lyrical gouache and airbrush illustrations.
Yo, Jo!
written and ill. by Rachel Isadora
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Neighbors greet each other in their unique styles. Cheerful collages.
written and ill. by Rachel Isadora
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2007
Neighbors greet each other in their unique styles. Cheerful collages.
A Beautiful Girl
written and ill. by Amy Schwartz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A litle girl and her animal friends compare the differences and similarities between their bodies.
written and ill. by Amy Schwartz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A litle girl and her animal friends compare the differences and similarities between their bodies.
All Aboard the Dinotrain
by Deb Lund
Illustrator: Howard Fine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Imaginary dinosaurs take a train ride. Cheery rhymes with gouache and watercolor illustrations.
by Deb Lund
Illustrator: Howard Fine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Imaginary dinosaurs take a train ride. Cheery rhymes with gouache and watercolor illustrations.
Annie's Chair
written and ill. by Deborah Miland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When beloved dog Beany sits in Annie's chair, he learns a lesson. Gouache and digital illustrations.
written and ill. by Deborah Miland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When beloved dog Beany sits in Annie's chair, he learns a lesson. Gouache and digital illustrations.
A Particular Cow
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Terry Denton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A Saturday walk becomes a silly adventure for a cow and others. Humorous watercolors.
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Terry Denton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A Saturday walk becomes a silly adventure for a cow and others. Humorous watercolors.
Best Best Friends
written and ill. by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Although best friends have a serious quarrel, their reconciliation can be satisfying. Colorful collages.
written and ill. by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Although best friends have a serious quarrel, their reconciliation can be satisfying. Colorful collages.
Big Chickens
by Leslie Helakoski
Illustrator: Henry Cole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Four chickens keep getting into dire situations until they discover unexpected chicken power. Humorous illustrations.
by Leslie Helakoski
Illustrator: Henry Cole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Four chickens keep getting into dire situations until they discover unexpected chicken power. Humorous illustrations.
Big City Song
by Debora Pearson
Illustrator: Lynn Rowe Reed
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The sounds of the city come through in this noisy picture of urban life. Amusing acrylics.
by Debora Pearson
Illustrator: Lynn Rowe Reed
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The sounds of the city come through in this noisy picture of urban life. Amusing acrylics.
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.