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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Mama
written and ill. by Jeanette Winter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A baby hippo, separated from his mother during a tsunami, finds a new home and a new mother. Bold acrylic illustrations.
written and ill. by Jeanette Winter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A baby hippo, separated from his mother during a tsunami, finds a new home and a new mother. Bold acrylic illustrations.
Mama Outside, Mama Inside
by Dianna Hutts Aston
Illustrator: Susan Gaber
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bird and human mothers share the process of preparing for their babies. Soft acrylic illustrations.
by Dianna Hutts Aston
Illustrator: Susan Gaber
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bird and human mothers share the process of preparing for their babies. Soft acrylic illustrations.
Max's ABC
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Exuberant, colorful illustrations capture the fun as Max and Ruby contend with an ant invasion.
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Exuberant, colorful illustrations capture the fun as Max and Ruby contend with an ant invasion.
Miko Wants a Dog
by Brigitte Weninger
Illustrator: Stephanie Roehe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Because Miko loves dogs, he winds up sharing one.
by Brigitte Weninger
Illustrator: Stephanie Roehe
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Because Miko loves dogs, he winds up sharing one.
Minerva Louise and the Colorful Eggs
written and ill. by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Why are blue and pink eggs in strange places around the barnyard?
written and ill. by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Why are blue and pink eggs in strange places around the barnyard?
Mittens
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Susan Kathleen Hartung
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Nick helps his kitten feel safe in his new home.
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Susan Kathleen Hartung
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Nick helps his kitten feel safe in his new home.
Moon Plane
written and ill. by Peter McCarty
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A young child takes an imaginary trip on a plane. Soft monochromatic illustrations.
written and ill. by Peter McCarty
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A young child takes an imaginary trip on a plane. Soft monochromatic illustrations.
My Little Yellow Taxi
by Stephen T. Johnson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Parts of a taxi in a sturdy paper engineered book.
by Stephen T. Johnson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Parts of a taxi in a sturdy paper engineered book.
Mystery Bottle
written and ill. by Kristen Balouch
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Magic ties a boy to his grandfather. A whimsical voyage from Brooklyn to Iran. Imaginative illustrations.
written and ill. by Kristen Balouch
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Magic ties a boy to his grandfather. A whimsical voyage from Brooklyn to Iran. Imaginative illustrations.
My Very Big Little World
written and ill. by Peter H. Reynolds
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A precocious young kitten eagerly introduces her family, neighbors and daily activities. Engaging cartoon-like watercolors.
written and ill. by Peter H. Reynolds
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A precocious young kitten eagerly introduces her family, neighbors and daily activities. Engaging cartoon-like watercolors.
Nosy Rosie
written and ill. by Holly Keller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Nicknames sometimes stick, even when they hurt. Cheerful watercolor and line illustrations.
written and ill. by Holly Keller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Nicknames sometimes stick, even when they hurt. Cheerful watercolor and line illustrations.
Not a Box
written and ill. by Antoinette Portis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bravo! A humorous look at a rabbit who thinks outside the box. Imaginative red and black line drawings.
written and ill. by Antoinette Portis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Bravo! A humorous look at a rabbit who thinks outside the box. Imaginative red and black line drawings.
Not Afraid of Dogs
by Susanna Pitzer
Illustrator: Larry Day
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Comforting a dog, brave Daniel learns to overcome his fears. Watercolor and gouache illustrations.
by Susanna Pitzer
Illustrator: Larry Day
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Comforting a dog, brave Daniel learns to overcome his fears. Watercolor and gouache illustrations.
Nutmeg and Barley
written and ill. by Janie Bynum
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Unlikely neighbors, a squirrel and a mouse, discover their true affection for one another. Watercolor, pencil and pastel illustrations.
written and ill. by Janie Bynum
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Unlikely neighbors, a squirrel and a mouse, discover their true affection for one another. Watercolor, pencil and pastel illustrations.
Once I Ate a Pie
by Patricia MacLachlan
Illustrator: Katy Schneider
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The personalities of different dogs described in rhyme and impresionistic paintings.
by Patricia MacLachlan
Illustrator: Katy Schneider
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The personalities of different dogs described in rhyme and impresionistic paintings.
Once Upon a Banana
by Jennifer Armstrong
Illustrator: David Small
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Rhyming signs tell the story of a banana peel, tossed by a monkey and the trouble it causes. Humorous illustrations.
by Jennifer Armstrong
Illustrator: David Small
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Rhyming signs tell the story of a banana peel, tossed by a monkey and the trouble it causes. Humorous illustrations.
One Ted Falls Out of Bed
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Anna Currey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Teddy bear tries to climb back into bed and has many adventures. A counting concept book with amusing watercolor illustrations.
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Anna Currey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Teddy bear tries to climb back into bed and has many adventures. A counting concept book with amusing watercolor illustrations.
On the Way to Kindergarten
by Virginia Kroll
Illustrator: Elisabeth Schlossberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A mother helps her five-year-old get ready for kindergarten. Light-hearted illustrations.
by Virginia Kroll
Illustrator: Elisabeth Schlossberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A mother helps her five-year-old get ready for kindergarten. Light-hearted illustrations.
Peekaboo Panda and other Animals
written and ill. by Chris Inns
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Lift-the-flap pictures reveal the answers to rhymed riddles about animals.
written and ill. by Chris Inns
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Lift-the-flap pictures reveal the answers to rhymed riddles about animals.
Perros! Perros! Dogs! Dogs!
by Ginger Foglesong Guy
Illustrator: Sharon Glick
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Dogs romp through town, opposites depicted in colorful watercolors.
by Ginger Foglesong Guy
Illustrator: Sharon Glick
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Dogs romp through town, opposites depicted in colorful watercolors.
Play Ball with Me!
written and ill. by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About soccer, basketball, football and catch. Includes equipment and a page for coloring.
written and ill. by Lynn Reiser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About soccer, basketball, football and catch. Includes equipment and a page for coloring.
Pumpkins
written and ill. by ken robbins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About pumpkins from seed to jack-o'-lantern. Beautiful photographs evoke fall.
written and ill. by ken robbins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About pumpkins from seed to jack-o'-lantern. Beautiful photographs evoke fall.
Roar of a Snore
by Marsha Diane Arnold
Illustrator: Pierre Pratt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Jack goes in search of the snorer who awakened him. Exuberant rhymes; lighthearted, acrylic illustrations.
by Marsha Diane Arnold
Illustrator: Pierre Pratt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Jack goes in search of the snorer who awakened him. Exuberant rhymes; lighthearted, acrylic illustrations.
Ruff! Ruff! Where's Scruff?
written and ill. by David A. Carter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Scruff's bath is ready, but none of the animals have seen him. Where is that dog?
written and ill. by David A. Carter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Scruff's bath is ready, but none of the animals have seen him. Where is that dog?
Shark and Lobster's Amazing Undersea Adventure
by Viviane Schwarz
Illustrator: Joel Stewart
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Shark and Lobster build a fortress to keep them safe from tigers. Humorous, digitally-colored, ink drawings.
by Viviane Schwarz
Illustrator: Joel Stewart
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Shark and Lobster build a fortress to keep them safe from tigers. Humorous, digitally-colored, ink drawings.