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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Puppy Mudge Wants to Play
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Sucie Stevenson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Puppy Mudge lovably encourages little Henry to play with him. Simple text and humorous illustrations.
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Sucie Stevenson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Puppy Mudge lovably encourages little Henry to play with him. Simple text and humorous illustrations.
Reading Makes You Feel Good
written and ill. by Todd Parr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
All the wonderful things that happen when you read.
written and ill. by Todd Parr
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
All the wonderful things that happen when you read.
Riley and Rose in the Picture
written and ill. by Susanna Gretz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A dog and cat draw together on a rainy day.
written and ill. by Susanna Gretz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A dog and cat draw together on a rainy day.
Rin, Rin, Rin Do, Re, Mi
by José Luis Orozco
Illustrator: David Diaz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A lively, charming romp through a young child's day. Vibrant illustrations. Primarily in Spanish with full English translation in the back of the book.
by José Luis Orozco
Illustrator: David Diaz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A lively, charming romp through a young child's day. Vibrant illustrations. Primarily in Spanish with full English translation in the back of the book.
Run, mouse, run!
written and ill. by Petr Horacek
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little mouse races wildly to safety from--the cat. Cut-out art. Board
written and ill. by Petr Horacek
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little mouse races wildly to safety from--the cat. Cut-out art. Board
Sakes Alive!
by Karma Wilson
Illustrator: Karla Firehammer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Two cows steal their farmers keys and go on a vehicular adventure. clever rhyme and humorous, energetic illustrations.
by Karma Wilson
Illustrator: Karla Firehammer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Two cows steal their farmers keys and go on a vehicular adventure. clever rhyme and humorous, energetic illustrations.
Samantha Squid
written and ill. by Hozumi Ichikawa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Inventive pop-ups and vibrant colors illustrate characteristics that make various marine animals special.
written and ill. by Hozumi Ichikawa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Inventive pop-ups and vibrant colors illustrate characteristics that make various marine animals special.
School
written and ill. by Emily Arnold McCully
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A mouse's first attempt to attend school. Cheerful ink and watercolor illustrations.
written and ill. by Emily Arnold McCully
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A mouse's first attempt to attend school. Cheerful ink and watercolor illustrations.
Siesta
by Ginger Foglesong Guy
Illustrator: René King Moreno
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Bilingual text teaches colors, while a brother and sister get ready to camp out in their back yard. Vivid, playful pastels and watercolors.
by Ginger Foglesong Guy
Illustrator: René King Moreno
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Bilingual text teaches colors, while a brother and sister get ready to camp out in their back yard. Vivid, playful pastels and watercolors.
Silly Chicken
by Rukhsana Khan
Illustrator: Yunmee Kyong
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
On a farm in Pakistan, Rani fears her mother loves her pet chicken more than her. Folk art.
by Rukhsana Khan
Illustrator: Yunmee Kyong
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
On a farm in Pakistan, Rani fears her mother loves her pet chicken more than her. Folk art.
Sleep Tight, Little Bear
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Barbara Firth
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little Bear finds a cave of his own, but when night falls, he misses Big Bear. Soft watercolor and ink illustrations.
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Barbara Firth
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Little Bear finds a cave of his own, but when night falls, he misses Big Bear. Soft watercolor and ink illustrations.
Snip Snap! What's That?
by Mara Bergman
Illustrator: Nick Maland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Three siblings are frightened by an alligator who creeps up the stairs, until they frighten the alligator.
by Mara Bergman
Illustrator: Nick Maland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
Three siblings are frightened by an alligator who creeps up the stairs, until they frighten the alligator.
Soft House
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Wendy Anderson Halperin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A big sister and her brother save a rainy day by piling cushions and armloads of blankets to build a soft house.
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Wendy Anderson Halperin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A big sister and her brother save a rainy day by piling cushions and armloads of blankets to build a soft house.
Star Baby
by Margaret O'Hair
Illustrator: Erin Eitter Kono
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A rhyming text and warm acrylic illustrations explore many things baby can do.
by Margaret O'Hair
Illustrator: Erin Eitter Kono
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2005
A rhyming text and warm acrylic illustrations explore many things baby can do.
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.