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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Wallace's Lists
by Barbara Bottner
Illustrator: Olof Landstrom
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Cautious Wallace meets spontaneous Albert and learns there is a life beyond lists.
by Barbara Bottner
Illustrator: Olof Landstrom
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Cautious Wallace meets spontaneous Albert and learns there is a life beyond lists.
Watch Out!
written and ill. by Jan Fearnley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A great story about listening, loving and making it better between a mouse and his mother. Warm, painterly illustrations.
written and ill. by Jan Fearnley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A great story about listening, loving and making it better between a mouse and his mother. Warm, painterly illustrations.
Welcome, Brown Bird
by Mary Lyn Ray
Illustrator: Peter Sylvada
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The impact of a migrating wood thrush on two boys who live thousands of miles apart. Painterly illustrations.
by Mary Lyn Ray
Illustrator: Peter Sylvada
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The impact of a migrating wood thrush on two boys who live thousands of miles apart. Painterly illustrations.
We're Rabbits!
by Lisa Westberg Peters
Illustrator: Jeff Mack
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Three rabbits raid a gardener's vegetable patch in search of carrots.
by Lisa Westberg Peters
Illustrator: Jeff Mack
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Three rabbits raid a gardener's vegetable patch in search of carrots.
When You Visit Grandma and Grandpa
by Anne Bowen
Illustrator: Tomek Bogacki
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
On a long car trip, a young girl shares the anticipation and excitement of a visit to loving grandparents with her younger brother. Tender pastel illustrations.
by Anne Bowen
Illustrator: Tomek Bogacki
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
On a long car trip, a young girl shares the anticipation and excitement of a visit to loving grandparents with her younger brother. Tender pastel illustrations.
Where Is Bear?
by Leslea Newman
Illustrator: Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
When the animals in the forest play hide-and-seek, everyone is found except bear. Where could he be? Good read aloud.
by Leslea Newman
Illustrator: Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
When the animals in the forest play hide-and-seek, everyone is found except bear. Where could he be? Good read aloud.
Where Is the Green Sheep?
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Judy Horacek
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
About many different sheep and the one who might be missing.
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Judy Horacek
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
About many different sheep and the one who might be missing.
Where's Jamela?
written and ill. by Niki Daly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A little South African girl's worries about moving are relieved by her family's supportive attitude. Cheerful energetic watercolors.
written and ill. by Niki Daly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A little South African girl's worries about moving are relieved by her family's supportive attitude. Cheerful energetic watercolors.
Who Built the Ark?
ill. by Rick Brown
Illustrator: Rick Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The words of the African-American spiritual with lively illustrations.
ill. by Rick Brown
Illustrator: Rick Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The words of the African-American spiritual with lively illustrations.
Whose Garden Is It?
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrator: Jane Dyer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
When Mrs. McGee wonders whose garden she has come upon, many plants, animals and others have answers. Gentle watercolor illustrations.
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrator: Jane Dyer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
When Mrs. McGee wonders whose garden she has come upon, many plants, animals and others have answers. Gentle watercolor illustrations.
Whose House?
by Barbara Seuling
Illustrator: Kay Chorao
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
After imagining living in various animal homes, a boy decides his own cozy bed and warm house are just right for him.
by Barbara Seuling
Illustrator: Kay Chorao
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
After imagining living in various animal homes, a boy decides his own cozy bed and warm house are just right for him.
Wow! City!
written and ill. by Robert Neubecker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Bold, colorful illustrations convey the exuberance felt by a young visitor to the Big City.
written and ill. by Robert Neubecker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Bold, colorful illustrations convey the exuberance felt by a young visitor to the Big City.
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
by Eugene W. Field
Illustrator: David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The classic bedtime poem of the three who went to sea illustrated with gentle watercolors.
by Eugene W. Field
Illustrator: David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The classic bedtime poem of the three who went to sea illustrated with gentle watercolors.
You're All My Favorites
by Sam McBratney
Illustrator: Anita Jeram
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Cheerful, loving bear parents reassure their three cubs that each of them is special. Soft watercolors.
by Sam McBratney
Illustrator: Anita Jeram
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Cheerful, loving bear parents reassure their three cubs that each of them is special. Soft watercolors.
A Bunny For All Seasons
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A bunny's life in a beautiful garden throughout the year. Impressionistic illustrations.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A bunny's life in a beautiful garden throughout the year. Impressionistic illustrations.
A Chick Called Saturday
by Joyce Dunbar
Illustrator: Brita Granstrom
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A chick explores the farm trying to figure out who he is.
by Joyce Dunbar
Illustrator: Brita Granstrom
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A chick explores the farm trying to figure out who he is.
A Dozen Ducklings Lost and Found
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Donald Dreifuss
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A proud mother duck loses some of her ducklings and finds them with some help.
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Donald Dreifuss
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A proud mother duck loses some of her ducklings and finds them with some help.
A Frog in the Bog
by Karma Wilson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A small frog eats and eats and grows and grows until he attracts the attention of an alligator.
by Karma Wilson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A small frog eats and eats and grows and grows until he attracts the attention of an alligator.
All Aboard!
written and photographed by Susan Kuklin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Lovingly restored steam engines roar through scenic Colorado. Extraordinary photographs and sound-evoking text.
written and photographed by Susan Kuklin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Lovingly restored steam engines roar through scenic Colorado. Extraordinary photographs and sound-evoking text.
A Long Way
by Katherine Ayres
Illustrator: Tricia Tusa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
When a small girl takes a present to grandma's house, it feels like a long journey. Warm, expressive illustrations.
by Katherine Ayres
Illustrator: Tricia Tusa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
When a small girl takes a present to grandma's house, it feels like a long journey. Warm, expressive illustrations.
Annie Rose Is My Little Sister
written and ill. by Shirley Hughes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Her big brother is Annie Rose's hero now and forever. Warm gouache and oil illustrations.
written and ill. by Shirley Hughes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Her big brother is Annie Rose's hero now and forever. Warm gouache and oil illustrations.
A Nose Like a Hose
written and ill. by Jenny Samuels
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
An elephant explores the uses of his nose. Funny verse. Good read-aloud.
written and ill. by Jenny Samuels
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
An elephant explores the uses of his nose. Funny verse. Good read-aloud.
Ariel and Emily
by Adele Aron Greenspun
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Appealing photographs of two babies going to the park and learning to play together.
by Adele Aron Greenspun
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Appealing photographs of two babies going to the park and learning to play together.
Armadillo's Orange
written and ill. by Jim Arnosky
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Armadillo marks the entrance to his home with an orange. When it rolls away, he learns the value of friends.
written and ill. by Jim Arnosky
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Armadillo marks the entrance to his home with an orange. When it rolls away, he learns the value of friends.
At Grandma's
by Rhonda Gowler Greene
Illustrator: Karla Firehammer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Big bed, lunch for two, noodle soup---special things about a visit to grandma's. Rhyme and endearing illustrations.
by Rhonda Gowler Greene
Illustrator: Karla Firehammer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Big bed, lunch for two, noodle soup---special things about a visit to grandma's. Rhyme and endearing illustrations.