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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Me Baby You Baby
written and ill. by Ashley Wolff
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A baby's day of activities in simple lilting rhyme. Good read-aloud.
written and ill. by Ashley Wolff
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A baby's day of activities in simple lilting rhyme. Good read-aloud.
Mother May I?
by Lynn Plourde
Illustrator: Amy Wummer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A little girl tries to take take care of her mother --with mixed results. Humorous illustrations.
by Lynn Plourde
Illustrator: Amy Wummer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A little girl tries to take take care of her mother --with mixed results. Humorous illustrations.
My Favorite Thing (according to Alberta)
by Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: AnnaLaura Cantone
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Alberta explains her strong likes and dislikes about all sorts of things until she finally tells about the best of all. Clever, original illustrations.
by Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: AnnaLaura Cantone
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Alberta explains her strong likes and dislikes about all sorts of things until she finally tells about the best of all. Clever, original illustrations.
My Kindergarten
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The humorous and detailed activities of a kindergartener's first year in school. Simple colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The humorous and detailed activities of a kindergartener's first year in school. Simple colorful illustrations.
My Penguin Osbert
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A young boy finally receives exactly what he wants from Santa, but it has drawbacks. Delicate watercolor and pastel illustrations.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A young boy finally receives exactly what he wants from Santa, but it has drawbacks. Delicate watercolor and pastel illustrations.
Myrtle
written and ill. by Tracey Campbell Pearson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Her aunt helps Myrtle and her baby brother deal with a mean neighbor. Engaging illustrations.
written and ill. by Tracey Campbell Pearson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Her aunt helps Myrtle and her baby brother deal with a mean neighbor. Engaging illustrations.
My Teacher for President
by Kay Winters
Illustrator: Denise Brunkus
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Humorous tale of the daily tasks of teachers that qualify them for presidential office.
by Kay Winters
Illustrator: Denise Brunkus
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Humorous tale of the daily tasks of teachers that qualify them for presidential office.
Niccolini's Song
by Chuck Wilcoxen
Illustrator: Mark Buehner
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A night watchman comforts trains, babies and pets in this unique bedtime story. Muted realistic illustrations.
by Chuck Wilcoxen
Illustrator: Mark Buehner
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A night watchman comforts trains, babies and pets in this unique bedtime story. Muted realistic illustrations.
Now It Is Winter
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Mary Newell DePalma
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
When her child wants to know if spring will ever come, Mother Mouse's wise answer celebrates both winter and spring. Beautiful language and acrylic and cut paper illustrations.
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Mary Newell DePalma
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
When her child wants to know if spring will ever come, Mother Mouse's wise answer celebrates both winter and spring. Beautiful language and acrylic and cut paper illustrations.
Olly and Me
written and ill. by Shirley Hughes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Katie shares her world, her family and friends. Charming gouache and oil illlustrations.
written and ill. by Shirley Hughes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Katie shares her world, her family and friends. Charming gouache and oil illlustrations.
One Little Lamb
written and ill. by Elaine Greenstein
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
How wool from a lamb's coat is made into mittens.
written and ill. by Elaine Greenstein
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
How wool from a lamb's coat is made into mittens.
One Mitten
by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
What can you do with a mitten? A celebration of a young child's imagination.
by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrator: Maggie Smith
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
What can you do with a mitten? A celebration of a young child's imagination.
One Smart Skunk
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Santiago Cohen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
One family tries to get along with Rebecca, a skunk who lives under their deck. Interesting information about skunks.
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Santiago Cohen
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
One family tries to get along with Rebecca, a skunk who lives under their deck. Interesting information about skunks.
On the Hill
written and ill. by Lisa Jahn-Clough
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Camille and Franzi each live alone and long for someone to dance with, talk and tell stories to.
written and ill. by Lisa Jahn-Clough
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Camille and Franzi each live alone and long for someone to dance with, talk and tell stories to.
Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef
by Marianne Berkes
Illustrator: Jeanette Canyon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Information about fish that live in a coral reef in a counting book based on the song. Additional notes and music.
by Marianne Berkes
Illustrator: Jeanette Canyon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Information about fish that live in a coral reef in a counting book based on the song. Additional notes and music.
Over the Hills & Far Away
written and ill. by Chris Conover
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The repetitive verse about Tom, the piper's son, with detailed illustrations. Includes music.
written and ill. by Chris Conover
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The repetitive verse about Tom, the piper's son, with detailed illustrations. Includes music.
Peedie
written and ill. by Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A small yellow gosling has some trouble remembering where he hid his favorite cup. Spare ink and watercolor illustrations.
written and ill. by Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A small yellow gosling has some trouble remembering where he hid his favorite cup. Spare ink and watercolor illustrations.
Pie in the Sky
written and ill. by Lois Ehlert
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
After Dad says their tree will grow a pie, the child watches and waits and is surprised at the end. Collages.
written and ill. by Lois Ehlert
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
After Dad says their tree will grow a pie, the child watches and waits and is surprised at the end. Collages.
Ralphie and the Swamp Baby
written and ill. by Vicky Rubin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A humorous tale of sibling rivalry, as Ralphie Alligator competes for attention with a hatching baby.
written and ill. by Vicky Rubin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A humorous tale of sibling rivalry, as Ralphie Alligator competes for attention with a hatching baby.
Rosa's Room
by Barbara Bottner
Illustrator: Beth Spiegel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
After Rosa and her mother move into a new house, she discovers how to fill the empty spaces in her home and her heart.
by Barbara Bottner
Illustrator: Beth Spiegel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
After Rosa and her mother move into a new house, she discovers how to fill the empty spaces in her home and her heart.
Ruby in Her Own Time
by Jonathan Emmett
Illustrator: Rebecca Harry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The littlest duck flourishes in her own time in a loving family.
by Jonathan Emmett
Illustrator: Rebecca Harry
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The littlest duck flourishes in her own time in a loving family.
Sally Goes to the Vet
written and ill. by Stephen Huneck
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
What happens when a beloved dog gets hurt and is taken to its doctor. Woodcuts.
written and ill. by Stephen Huneck
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
What happens when a beloved dog gets hurt and is taken to its doctor. Woodcuts.
Sidewalk Circus
by Paul Fleischman
Illustrator: Kevin Hawkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Posters advertising the coming of the circus go up as the neighborhood watches. A wordless book with spectacular acrylic illustrations.
by Paul Fleischman
Illustrator: Kevin Hawkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Posters advertising the coming of the circus go up as the neighborhood watches. A wordless book with spectacular acrylic illustrations.
Sing Along Song
by JoAnn Early Macken
Illustrator: LeUyen Pham
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A small boy sings along as he rejoices in all that he sees and hears.
by JoAnn Early Macken
Illustrator: LeUyen Pham
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A small boy sings along as he rejoices in all that he sees and hears.