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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ella sets the stage
by carmela & steven d'amico
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Ella discovers that you don't need performing skill to contribute to the class talent show. Old-fashioned illustrations dovetail the text.
by carmela & steven d'amico
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Ella discovers that you don't need performing skill to contribute to the class talent show. Old-fashioned illustrations dovetail the text.
Fancy Nancy
by Jane O'Connor
Illustrator: Robin Preiss Glasser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When Nancy attempts to upgrade everything and everyone from plain to fancy, she learns an important lesson. Humorous illustrations.
by Jane O'Connor
Illustrator: Robin Preiss Glasser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When Nancy attempts to upgrade everything and everyone from plain to fancy, she learns an important lesson. Humorous illustrations.
Fast Food
written and ill. by Saxton Freymann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mushrooms on scallion skates, cucumber cars ... fun ways to travel. Wonderful photographs.
written and ill. by Saxton Freymann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mushrooms on scallion skates, cucumber cars ... fun ways to travel. Wonderful photographs.
Fire! Fire! Said Mrs. McGuire
by Bill Martin Jr.
Illustrator: Vladimir Radunsky
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A delightful community of unique, humorous mice spot a fire through a keyhole. Great read aloud.
by Bill Martin Jr.
Illustrator: Vladimir Radunsky
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A delightful community of unique, humorous mice spot a fire through a keyhole. Great read aloud.
Fly, Little Bird
written and ill. by Tina Burke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A young girl cares for a little bird and develops a friendship. Vibrant pastels.
written and ill. by Tina Burke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A young girl cares for a little bird and develops a friendship. Vibrant pastels.
For You are a Kenyan Child
by Kelly Cunnane
Illustrator: Ana Juan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Find out what your day might be like if you lived in Kenya. Colorful stylized illustrations.
by Kelly Cunnane
Illustrator: Ana Juan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Find out what your day might be like if you lived in Kenya. Colorful stylized illustrations.
Good Boy, Fergus!
written and ill. by David Shannon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Joyously expressive illustrations capture all the variations of this lovable dog's behavior.
written and ill. by David Shannon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Joyously expressive illustrations capture all the variations of this lovable dog's behavior.
Hello Twins
written and ill. by Charlotte Voake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
How a pair of twins are anything but alike. Spare text and energetic ink and watercolor paintings.
written and ill. by Charlotte Voake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
How a pair of twins are anything but alike. Spare text and energetic ink and watercolor paintings.
Here Comes the Night
written and ill. by Anne Rockwell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The colors and sounds that night brings. Lyrical prose and colorful child-like illustrations.
written and ill. by Anne Rockwell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The colors and sounds that night brings. Lyrical prose and colorful child-like illustrations.
Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush
retold and ill. by Iza Trapani
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A gardener and the animals have different views about how to treat the garden.
retold and ill. by Iza Trapani
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A gardener and the animals have different views about how to treat the garden.
Hero Cat
by Eileen Spinelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A mother cat rescues her five kittens from a raging fire. Based on a true story. Realistic pastels.
by Eileen Spinelli
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A mother cat rescues her five kittens from a raging fire. Based on a true story. Realistic pastels.
Honey: A Gift from Nature
by Yumiko Fujiwara
Illustrator: Hideko Ise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Impressionistic illustrations take the reader through Japan's seasons as a child learns about honey from his beekeeper father.
by Yumiko Fujiwara
Illustrator: Hideko Ise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Impressionistic illustrations take the reader through Japan's seasons as a child learns about honey from his beekeeper father.
Hop! Plop!
by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Illustrator: Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mouse and elephant try to find their favorite ride in the playground. Humorous illustrations.
by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Illustrator: Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mouse and elephant try to find their favorite ride in the playground. Humorous illustrations.
How Do You Count a Dozen Ducklings?
by In Seon Chae
Illustrator: Seung Ha Rew
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mama duck finds creative ways to keep up with her brood. Includes “Do the math” exercises. Humorous illustrations.
by In Seon Chae
Illustrator: Seung Ha Rew
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mama duck finds creative ways to keep up with her brood. Includes “Do the math” exercises. Humorous illustrations.
if i had a Dragon
written and ill. by Tom and Amanda Ellery
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
It would so much fun if Morton's little brother turned into a dragon--or would it?
written and ill. by Tom and Amanda Ellery
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
It would so much fun if Morton's little brother turned into a dragon--or would it?
I'll Protect You from the Jungle Beasts
written and ill. by Martha Alexander
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mutual reassurance between boy and teddy bear. Watercolor and colored pencil illustrations.
written and ill. by Martha Alexander
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Mutual reassurance between boy and teddy bear. Watercolor and colored pencil illustrations.
I'm Dirty!
by Kate & Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A genial backhoe cheerfully does his job of clearing, chomping and filling. simple text, clever typography and exuberant illustrations.
by Kate & Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A genial backhoe cheerfully does his job of clearing, chomping and filling. simple text, clever typography and exuberant illustrations.
In the Garden: Who's Been Here?
written and ill. by Lindsay Barrett George
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Sent to the garden to gather vegetables, two children find they are not the first visitors. Watercolors of the probable culprits.
written and ill. by Lindsay Barrett George
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Sent to the garden to gather vegetables, two children find they are not the first visitors. Watercolors of the probable culprits.
Jack and the Night Visitors
written and ill. by Pat Schories
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Jack's bedroom is invaded by mini alien robots. A wordless picture book.
written and ill. by Pat Schories
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Jack's bedroom is invaded by mini alien robots. A wordless picture book.
Just In Case
by Judith Viorst
Illustrator: Diana Cain Bluthenthal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Charlie always prepares for the possible. He knows how to be ready . .. and he is.
by Judith Viorst
Illustrator: Diana Cain Bluthenthal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Charlie always prepares for the possible. He knows how to be ready . .. and he is.
Let's Play Baseball!
by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
Illustrator: Terry Widener
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Girls and boys have a great time playing the game. Whimsical acrylic illustrations.
by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
Illustrator: Terry Widener
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Girls and boys have a great time playing the game. Whimsical acrylic illustrations.
Lola at the Library
by Anna McQuinn
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Lola loves books and takes a weekly trip with her mother to the town library. Charming acrylic illustrations.
by Anna McQuinn
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Lola loves books and takes a weekly trip with her mother to the town library. Charming acrylic illustrations.
Lost and Found
written and ill. by Oliver Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Trying to help a penguin, a boy journeys to the South Pole and finds a friend.
written and ill. by Oliver Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Trying to help a penguin, a boy journeys to the South Pole and finds a friend.
Love You When You Whine
by Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: Sergio Ruzzier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A patient mother shows that no matter what her child gets into, she still loves her.
by Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: Sergio Ruzzier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A patient mother shows that no matter what her child gets into, she still loves her.
Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up in a War
by Kathy Henderson
Illustrator: Jane Ray
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A superb retelling of a 5000-year-old story from ancient Sumer about a prince who brings wisdom and peace to his people.
by Kathy Henderson
Illustrator: Jane Ray
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A superb retelling of a 5000-year-old story from ancient Sumer about a prince who brings wisdom and peace to his people.