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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Shelly
by Margie Palatini
Illustrator: Guy Francis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A family of eggs hatch except for one--it just isn't ready yet. Humorous illustrations.
by Margie Palatini
Illustrator: Guy Francis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A family of eggs hatch except for one--it just isn't ready yet. Humorous illustrations.
Sleepy Boy
by Polly Kanevsky
Illustrator: Stephanie Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Gentle, dreamy illustrations and text tell a perfect bedtime story.
by Polly Kanevsky
Illustrator: Stephanie Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Gentle, dreamy illustrations and text tell a perfect bedtime story.
Sleepyhead Bear
by Lisa Westberg Peters
Illustrator: Ian Schoenherr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A tired young bear finally can sleep when the noisy, pesky bugs are replaced by peaceful, gentle ones.
by Lisa Westberg Peters
Illustrator: Ian Schoenherr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A tired young bear finally can sleep when the noisy, pesky bugs are replaced by peaceful, gentle ones.
Sleepy Places
by Judy Hindley
Illustrator: Tor Freeman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The whimsical places a child might choose for a nap. Fanciful illustrations.
by Judy Hindley
Illustrator: Tor Freeman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The whimsical places a child might choose for a nap. Fanciful illustrations.
Snow
by Joan Clark
Illustrator: Kady MacDonald Denton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Sammy imagines the pleasures and wonders of a month-long snowstorm. Whimsical watercolor and ink illustrations.
by Joan Clark
Illustrator: Kady MacDonald Denton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Sammy imagines the pleasures and wonders of a month-long snowstorm. Whimsical watercolor and ink illustrations.
Star of the Week
written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Stanley's fun is spoiled when his kindergarten classmates don't like any of his favorite things. His drawings save the day.
written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Stanley's fun is spoiled when his kindergarten classmates don't like any of his favorite things. His drawings save the day.
The Adventures of Old Bo Bear
by Alice Schertle
Illustrator: David Parkins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Rhyming read-aloud about a boy and his “world class dirty” bear.
by Alice Schertle
Illustrator: David Parkins
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Rhyming read-aloud about a boy and his “world class dirty” bear.
The Baby's Playtime Book
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A joyful collection of modern and traditional nursery rhymes involving childhood games. Expressive illustrations.
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A joyful collection of modern and traditional nursery rhymes involving childhood games. Expressive illustrations.
The Bear Hug
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Grandpa makes Cubby feel special when he gives him the Bear Hug. Warm and lively watercolors.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Grandpa makes Cubby feel special when he gives him the Bear Hug. Warm and lively watercolors.
The Cow who Clucked
by Denise Fleming
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A simple, repetitive tale with exuberant illustrations.
by Denise Fleming
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A simple, repetitive tale with exuberant illustrations.
The Falling Flowers
by Jennifer B. Reed
Illustrator: Dick Cole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
In Tokyo, Mayumie's grandmother introduces her to the annual cherry blossom festival. Watercolors.
by Jennifer B. Reed
Illustrator: Dick Cole
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
In Tokyo, Mayumie's grandmother introduces her to the annual cherry blossom festival. Watercolors.
The Hello, Goodbye Window
by Norman Juster
Illustrator: Chris Raschka
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A joyous celebration of a little girl's warm relationship with her Nanna and Poppy. Riotous and energetic mixed-media artwork.
by Norman Juster
Illustrator: Chris Raschka
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A joyous celebration of a little girl's warm relationship with her Nanna and Poppy. Riotous and energetic mixed-media artwork.
The Last Laugh
by Jose Aruego
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A clever duck outwits a bully snake. Pen and ink and gouache illustrations.
by Jose Aruego
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A clever duck outwits a bully snake. Pen and ink and gouache illustrations.
The Little Red Hen
retold and ill. by Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The classic tale of the red hen whose neighbors won't help. Graphite, ink and watercolor illustrations.
retold and ill. by Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The classic tale of the red hen whose neighbors won't help. Graphite, ink and watercolor illustrations.
The Mixed-Up Rooster
by Pamela Duncan Edwards
Illustrator: Megan Lloyd
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Ned the rooster is fired from his job at the hen house because he is just not a “morning bird.” But when he stays up late, he saves the day. Bold, colorful illustrations.
by Pamela Duncan Edwards
Illustrator: Megan Lloyd
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Ned the rooster is fired from his job at the hen house because he is just not a “morning bird.” But when he stays up late, he saves the day. Bold, colorful illustrations.
The Most Perfect Spot
written and ill. by Diane Goode
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A day of mishaps does not dampen Mama and Jack's spirits. Humorous illustrations.
written and ill. by Diane Goode
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A day of mishaps does not dampen Mama and Jack's spirits. Humorous illustrations.
The Show-and-Tell Lion
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Matthew invents a pet lion for show-and -tell--but then his friends want to meet it! Cheerful pastels.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Matthew invents a pet lion for show-and -tell--but then his friends want to meet it! Cheerful pastels.
The Talking Vegetables
retold by Won-Ldy Paye
Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
In this retelling of a Liberian tale, a spider gets a surprise when he goes to pick some vegetables. Bright, gouache illustrations.
retold by Won-Ldy Paye
Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
In this retelling of a Liberian tale, a spider gets a surprise when he goes to pick some vegetables. Bright, gouache illustrations.
the trouble with cauliflower
by jane sutton
Illustrator: Jim Harris
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A cautionary tale. Beguiling watercolor and pencil illustrations.
by jane sutton
Illustrator: Jim Harris
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A cautionary tale. Beguiling watercolor and pencil illustrations.
Third Grade Wedding Bells?
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The third graders plot to keep their teacher from marrying the computer teacher. Amusing first chapter book.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
The third graders plot to keep their teacher from marrying the computer teacher. Amusing first chapter book.
Time Out, Buzzy
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Emily Bolam
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When Buzzy gets sent to his room for bad behavior, he puts his “time out” to good use.
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Emily Bolam
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
When Buzzy gets sent to his room for bad behavior, he puts his “time out” to good use.
Time to get dressed!
written and ill. by Elivia Savadier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Although Solomon wants to dress himself, he still needs help from Dad.
written and ill. by Elivia Savadier
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Although Solomon wants to dress himself, he still needs help from Dad.
Time to Get Up, Time to Go
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A boy and his doll celebrated in rhyming text with humorous illustrations,
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
A boy and his doll celebrated in rhyming text with humorous illustrations,
Toolbox Twins
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Melissa Iwai
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Dad and son--veritable fix-it twins. Rhymed text and acrylic illustrations.
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Melissa Iwai
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
Dad and son--veritable fix-it twins. Rhymed text and acrylic illustrations.
Tools
written and ill. by Taro Miura
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About trade tools and the various tradespeople who use them. Simple, bold, digitally rendered illustrations.
written and ill. by Taro Miura
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2006
About trade tools and the various tradespeople who use them. Simple, bold, digitally rendered illustrations.