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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How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Dinosaurs learn to eat politely. Humorous illustrations.
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Dinosaurs learn to eat politely. Humorous illustrations.
Hula Lullaby
written and ill. by Erin Eitter kono
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A lyrical simple text and warm colorful illustrations introduce readers to the music and magic of Hawaii.
written and ill. by Erin Eitter kono
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A lyrical simple text and warm colorful illustrations introduce readers to the music and magic of Hawaii.
I Am Dodo
written and ill. by Kae Nishimura
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The unlikely friendship between a professor and a dodo bird. Whimsical text and paintings.
written and ill. by Kae Nishimura
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The unlikely friendship between a professor and a dodo bird. Whimsical text and paintings.
If You Were My Baby
by Fran Hodgkins
Illustrator: Laura J. Bryant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Poignant, lyrical text and illustrations highlight the ways a human parent would nurture specific animals, including his own child. A classic!
by Fran Hodgkins
Illustrator: Laura J. Bryant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Poignant, lyrical text and illustrations highlight the ways a human parent would nurture specific animals, including his own child. A classic!
Igor
written and ill. by Satoshi Kitamura
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Disheartened by his failure to stay in tune, Igor flies to a distant place where his singing is appreciated. Humorous illustrations.
written and ill. by Satoshi Kitamura
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Disheartened by his failure to stay in tune, Igor flies to a distant place where his singing is appreciated. Humorous illustrations.
I Love Cats
written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A celebration of cats in rhymed text and playful illustrations.
written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A celebration of cats in rhymed text and playful illustrations.
I Love You Through and Through
by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak
Illustrator: Caroline Jayne Church
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Unconditional love expressed in simple text and colorful illustrations. Board.
by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak
Illustrator: Caroline Jayne Church
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Unconditional love expressed in simple text and colorful illustrations. Board.
In the Snow
by Sharon Phillips Denslow
Illustrator: Nancy Tafuri
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A child's winter bird feeder attracts birds and small anmals in this gentle, rhymed story. Warm watercolor illustrations.
by Sharon Phillips Denslow
Illustrator: Nancy Tafuri
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A child's winter bird feeder attracts birds and small anmals in this gentle, rhymed story. Warm watercolor illustrations.
It's Quacking Time!
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Jill Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little duck learns about eggs and new baby ducks. Watercolor and pencil illustrations.
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Jill Barton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little duck learns about eggs and new baby ducks. Watercolor and pencil illustrations.
I Want My Tooth
written and ill. by Tony Ross
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A princess loses her first tooth. Amusing, with expressive dynamic illustrations.
written and ill. by Tony Ross
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A princess loses her first tooth. Amusing, with expressive dynamic illustrations.
Jack's New Boat
written and ill. by Sarah McMenemy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
After Uncle Jim makes a toy sailboat for Jack, he waits impatiently for good weather so he can sail it. Collage and gouache illustrations.
written and ill. by Sarah McMenemy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
After Uncle Jim makes a toy sailboat for Jack, he waits impatiently for good weather so he can sail it. Collage and gouache illustrations.
Kitten's Big Adventure
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
An exciting day for a kitten and a little mouse. Joyful watercolors.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
An exciting day for a kitten and a little mouse. Joyful watercolors.
Let's Sign!
by Kelly Ault
Illustrator: Leo Landry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Easy directions and child-like illustrations help adults introduce very young children to basic everyday words in sign language.
by Kelly Ault
Illustrator: Leo Landry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Easy directions and child-like illustrations help adults introduce very young children to basic everyday words in sign language.
Little Yoga
by Rebecca Whitford
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Explanations include babies and animals in yoga poses with simple, colorful pictures.
by Rebecca Whitford
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Explanations include babies and animals in yoga poses with simple, colorful pictures.
Lizette's Green Sock
written and ill. by Catharina Valckx
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Lizette's friend Bert helps her solve the problem of “only one.” Simple, cheerful watercolors.
written and ill. by Catharina Valckx
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Lizette's friend Bert helps her solve the problem of “only one.” Simple, cheerful watercolors.
LLama LLama red pajama
written and ill. by Anna Dewdney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A reassuring tale confirming that even though bedtime is scary, children will be safe.
written and ill. by Anna Dewdney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A reassuring tale confirming that even though bedtime is scary, children will be safe.
Love That Baby!
written and ill. by Susan Milord
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A different condition of a baby's life is under each of seven flaps such as hunger, sleepiness and fear.
written and ill. by Susan Milord
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A different condition of a baby's life is under each of seven flaps such as hunger, sleepiness and fear.
Maisy Goes to the Library
written and ill. by Lucy Cousins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Maisy discovers that the library is not always a quiet place. Amusing illustrations.
written and ill. by Lucy Cousins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Maisy discovers that the library is not always a quiet place. Amusing illustrations.
Maisy's Color Collection
written and ill. by Lucy Cousins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
See: 1 2 3, Maisy
written and ill. by Lucy Cousins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
See: 1 2 3, Maisy
Matthew's Truck
by Katherine Ayres
Illustrator: Hideko Takahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Matthew travels with his toy truck to high mountains and deep lakes. Clever imaginative text with bright acrylic illustrations.
by Katherine Ayres
Illustrator: Hideko Takahashi
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Matthew travels with his toy truck to high mountains and deep lakes. Clever imaginative text with bright acrylic illustrations.
Miko “Mom, Wake Up and Play!”
by Brigitte Weninger
Illustrator: Stephanie Roehe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
While waiting for his mom to wake up, Miko the mouse tries to amuse himself. Humorous illustrations.
by Brigitte Weninger
Illustrator: Stephanie Roehe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
While waiting for his mom to wake up, Miko the mouse tries to amuse himself. Humorous illustrations.
Mommy, I Want to Sleep in Your Bed!
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Elliot Kreloff
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Charlie learns to sleep in his own bed after his parents explain that he can't sleep in theirs.
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Elliot Kreloff
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Charlie learns to sleep in his own bed after his parents explain that he can't sleep in theirs.
My Mom
written and ill. by Anthony Browne
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A special mom with the qualifications of all good moms. Warm and funny.
written and ill. by Anthony Browne
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A special mom with the qualifications of all good moms. Warm and funny.
Nancy, the Little Gosling
written and ill. by Eve Tharlet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
How does a young goose watch butterflies if she doesn't like to swim? Soft, warm illustrations.
written and ill. by Eve Tharlet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
How does a young goose watch butterflies if she doesn't like to swim? Soft, warm illustrations.
No Haircut Today!
written and ill. by Elivia Savadier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Dominic won't have his hair cut no matter how bad it looks. wonderful text design and illustrations.
written and ill. by Elivia Savadier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Dominic won't have his hair cut no matter how bad it looks. wonderful text design and illustrations.