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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Ten Little Sleepyheads
by Elizabeth Provost
Illustrator: Donald Saaf
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Counting backwards as ten little critters drift off to sleep.
by Elizabeth Provost
Illustrator: Donald Saaf
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Counting backwards as ten little critters drift off to sleep.
The Best Time of Day
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Bryan Langdo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Different perspectives and schedules for the various members of the human and animal community on a farm. Watercolors.
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Bryan Langdo
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Different perspectives and schedules for the various members of the human and animal community on a farm. Watercolors.
The Dancing Tiger
by Malachy Doyle
Illustrator: Steve Johnson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young girl discovers a dancing tiger who appears only when the moon is full. Dreamy, textured oil paintings.
by Malachy Doyle
Illustrator: Steve Johnson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young girl discovers a dancing tiger who appears only when the moon is full. Dreamy, textured oil paintings.
The Dog Who Cried Wolf
written and ill. by Keiko Kasza
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A house pet who thinks it would be more exciting to be a wolf.
written and ill. by Keiko Kasza
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A house pet who thinks it would be more exciting to be a wolf.
The Giant Hug
by Sandra Horning
Illustrator: Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
When Owen sends a huge hug through the mail to his grandmother, he brings cheer to many. Humorous illustrations.
by Sandra Horning
Illustrator: Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
When Owen sends a huge hug through the mail to his grandmother, he brings cheer to many. Humorous illustrations.
The Goldfish Yawned
written and ill. by Elizabeth Sayles
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A sleeping young girl dreams of a sailboat voyage. Humorous pastels.
written and ill. by Elizabeth Sayles
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A sleeping young girl dreams of a sailboat voyage. Humorous pastels.
The Great Blue House
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Georg Hallensleben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Vivid illustrations and evocative language chronicle the cycle of life in a summer house during the off-season.
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Georg Hallensleben
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Vivid illustrations and evocative language chronicle the cycle of life in a summer house during the off-season.
The Great Fuzz Frenzy
by Janet Stevens
Illustrator: Janet Stevens
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
When a tennis ball lands among prairie dogs, it results in a great fuzzy frenzy. Hilarious illustrations.
by Janet Stevens
Illustrator: Janet Stevens
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
When a tennis ball lands among prairie dogs, it results in a great fuzzy frenzy. Hilarious illustrations.
The Gruffalo's Child
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Axel Scheffier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Adventure in the night-time woods confronting “The Big Mouse.” Rhyming text and bold watercolors.
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Axel Scheffier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Adventure in the night-time woods confronting “The Big Mouse.” Rhyming text and bold watercolors.
The Magic Rabbit
written and ill. by Richard Jesse Watson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A little rabbit, escaped from a hat, uses the hat's magic, but the results don't exactly please him. Light-hearted oil paintings.
written and ill. by Richard Jesse Watson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A little rabbit, escaped from a hat, uses the hat's magic, but the results don't exactly please him. Light-hearted oil paintings.
The Nights of the World
by Corinne Albaut
Illustrator: Arno
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The nights and days of children in different parts of the world. Moveable illustrations.
by Corinne Albaut
Illustrator: Arno
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The nights and days of children in different parts of the world. Moveable illustrations.
The Surprise Visitor
written and ill. by Juli Kangas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
When the wind blows a mysterious blue egg into the garden of Edgar the mouse, he sets out to find its home. Humorous illustrations.
written and ill. by Juli Kangas
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
When the wind blows a mysterious blue egg into the garden of Edgar the mouse, he sets out to find its home. Humorous illustrations.
The Witch's Walking Stick
written and ill. by Susan Meddaugh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little Margaret retrieves and returns the witch's magic stick, but not before making good use of it. Comically illustrated.
written and ill. by Susan Meddaugh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little Margaret retrieves and returns the witch's magic stick, but not before making good use of it. Comically illustrated.
Three Feet Small
by Michael J. Rosen
Illustrator: Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young bear, frustrated by his size, discovers he has been growing, little by little. Humorous watercolors.
by Michael J. Rosen
Illustrator: Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A young bear, frustrated by his size, discovers he has been growing, little by little. Humorous watercolors.
Too Many Bunnies
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Bunnies overcrowded in one hole search for more space and all end up in an empty hole. Clever cut-outs. Board
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Bunnies overcrowded in one hole search for more space and all end up in an empty hole. Clever cut-outs. Board
Tucker's Four-Carrot School Day
written and ill. by Susan Winget
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Tucker reluctantly faces his first day of school.
written and ill. by Susan Winget
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Tucker reluctantly faces his first day of school.
Up!
by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrator: Hiroe Nakata
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Boisterous watercolors and cheerful rhymes celebrate the joys of being awake.
by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrator: Hiroe Nakata
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Boisterous watercolors and cheerful rhymes celebrate the joys of being awake.
Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole
written and ill. by Wong Herbert Yee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Mouse and Mole are neighbors and good friends--they always try to help each other correct their mistakes.
written and ill. by Wong Herbert Yee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Mouse and Mole are neighbors and good friends--they always try to help each other correct their mistakes.
Waddle, Waddle, Quack, Quack, Quack
by Barbara Anne Skalak
Illustrator: Sylvia Long
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The adventures of a curious duck. Delicate sepia illustrations.
by Barbara Anne Skalak
Illustrator: Sylvia Long
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
The adventures of a curious duck. Delicate sepia illustrations.
Waggers
by Philemon Sturges
Illustrator: Jim Ishikawa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Whimsical rhyme and illustrations accompany this outrageous read-aloud about why dogs sniff each other's tails.
by Philemon Sturges
Illustrator: Jim Ishikawa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Whimsical rhyme and illustrations accompany this outrageous read-aloud about why dogs sniff each other's tails.
Wait! I Want to Tell You a Story
written and ill. by Tom Willans
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A muskrat outwits a strong tiger in an amusing cumulative tale. Colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by Tom Willans
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A muskrat outwits a strong tiger in an amusing cumulative tale. Colorful illustrations.
What Does Bunny See?
by Linda Sue Park
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Bunny investigates the garden and finds special blossoms and colors. Lively verse and colorful illustrations.
by Linda Sue Park
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Bunny investigates the garden and finds special blossoms and colors. Lively verse and colorful illustrations.
What the No-Good Baby is Good For
by Elise Broach
Illustrator: Abby Carter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A wise mother helps her son discover the positive qualities of his younger sibling. Playful watercolors.
by Elise Broach
Illustrator: Abby Carter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A wise mother helps her son discover the positive qualities of his younger sibling. Playful watercolors.
When an Elephant Comes to School
written and ill. by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Illustrations add humor to an elephant's first day at school.
written and ill. by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Illustrations add humor to an elephant's first day at school.
Who's Under That Hat?
by Sarah Weeks
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A guessing game with clues in verse.
by Sarah Weeks
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A guessing game with clues in verse.