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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A Tiger Called Thomas
by Charlotte Zolotow
Illustrator: Diana Cain Bluthenthal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
This delightful classic about the new kid on the block with intriguing new illustrations.
by Charlotte Zolotow
Illustrator: Diana Cain Bluthenthal
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
This delightful classic about the new kid on the block with intriguing new illustrations.
Babies on the Go
by Linda Ashman
Illustrator: Jane Dyer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
How a variety of animal young move. Charming rhyme and engaging illustrations.
by Linda Ashman
Illustrator: Jane Dyer
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
How a variety of animal young move. Charming rhyme and engaging illustrations.
Baby Radar
by Naomi Shihab Nye
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A toddler, out for a ride in her stroller, encounters a variety of people, vehicles, and animals.
by Naomi Shihab Nye
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A toddler, out for a ride in her stroller, encounters a variety of people, vehicles, and animals.
Bad Dog Max!
by Marina Windsor
Illustrator: Steve Haskamp
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
How a family copes with their energetic puppy who gets into everything.
by Marina Windsor
Illustrator: Steve Haskamp
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
How a family copes with their energetic puppy who gets into everything.
Bear Wants More
by Karma Wilson
Illustrator: Jane Chapman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A hungry bear emerges from hibernation and is fed by his generous friends. Colorful illustrations.
by Karma Wilson
Illustrator: Jane Chapman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A hungry bear emerges from hibernation and is fed by his generous friends. Colorful illustrations.
Beautiful Blackbird
written and ill. by Ashley Bryan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A Zambian folktale that explains how birds' feathers acquired their markings. Paper cut-outs and poetic text.
written and ill. by Ashley Bryan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A Zambian folktale that explains how birds' feathers acquired their markings. Paper cut-outs and poetic text.
Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day
written and ill. by David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Friendship on a nice day between Big Bear and a small rat.
written and ill. by David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Friendship on a nice day between Big Bear and a small rat.
B Is for Bulldozer
by June Sobel
Illustrator: Melissa Iwai
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
From asphalt to zooming in on a roller coaster. Informative illustrations.
by June Sobel
Illustrator: Melissa Iwai
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
From asphalt to zooming in on a roller coaster. Informative illustrations.
Bubba and Beau Go Night-Night
by Kathi Appelt
Illustrator: Arthur Howard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Best friends, a baby and a puppy, tire out everyone but themselves. Delightful humor with matching illustrations.
by Kathi Appelt
Illustrator: Arthur Howard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Best friends, a baby and a puppy, tire out everyone but themselves. Delightful humor with matching illustrations.
Bunnies on the Go
by Rick Walton
Illustrator: Paige Miglio
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Bunnies in cars, in trains, on horses, on ships, on bikes and more!
by Rick Walton
Illustrator: Paige Miglio
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Bunnies in cars, in trains, on horses, on ships, on bikes and more!
Buster
written and ill. by Denise Fleming
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A red dog with a pointy nose lives a happy life--until a fluffy, white kitten shows up. Vibrant, expressive illustrations.
written and ill. by Denise Fleming
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A red dog with a pointy nose lives a happy life--until a fluffy, white kitten shows up. Vibrant, expressive illustrations.
Busy, Busy Mouse
by Virginia Kroll
Illustrator: Fumi Kosaka
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
The human inhabitants' busy day. Delightful colorful paintings, simple rhyming text.
by Virginia Kroll
Illustrator: Fumi Kosaka
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
The human inhabitants' busy day. Delightful colorful paintings, simple rhyming text.
But If They Do
by Bill Richardson
Illustrator: Marc Mongeau
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Conquering scary bedtime monsters. Clever text and charming watercolors.
by Bill Richardson
Illustrator: Marc Mongeau
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Conquering scary bedtime monsters. Clever text and charming watercolors.
Can You Cuddle Like a Koala?
written and ill. by John Butler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Leap like a frog, wink like and owl! Rhyming text describes how various animals move and imvites imitation. Appealing read-aloud.
written and ill. by John Butler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Leap like a frog, wink like and owl! Rhyming text describes how various animals move and imvites imitation. Appealing read-aloud.
Cat Count
written and ill. by Betsy Lewin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A rhyming romp, with wonderful illustrations, celebrating counting and cats of all kinds.
written and ill. by Betsy Lewin
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A rhyming romp, with wonderful illustrations, celebrating counting and cats of all kinds.
Cat & Mouse
written and ill. by Jiwon Oh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A relationship is tested when Cat realizes that her best friend could be her lunch. Bold illustrations.
written and ill. by Jiwon Oh
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A relationship is tested when Cat realizes that her best friend could be her lunch. Bold illustrations.
Cornfield Hide-and-Seek
by Christine Widman
Illustrator: Pierr Morgan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
To escape the heat, everyone ends up hiding in the cornfield. Humorous with colorful, lively illustrations.
by Christine Widman
Illustrator: Pierr Morgan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
To escape the heat, everyone ends up hiding in the cornfield. Humorous with colorful, lively illustrations.
Crispin and the 3 Little Piglets
written and ill. by Ted Dewan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Crispin reluctantly accepts the idea of one sibling, but when three piglets appear simultaneously, it is just too many!
written and ill. by Ted Dewan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Crispin reluctantly accepts the idea of one sibling, but when three piglets appear simultaneously, it is just too many!
Daddy Kisses
by Anne Gutman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Each father animal kisses his baby in his own special way. Board book.
by Anne Gutman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Each father animal kisses his baby in his own special way. Board book.
Dolores on Her Toes
by Barbara Samuels
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Dolores and her cat Duncan share everything--but not her love of ballet! Hilarious illustrations.
by Barbara Samuels
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Dolores and her cat Duncan share everything--but not her love of ballet! Hilarious illustrations.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A very determined pigeon tries every trick it knows, but cannot persuade the riders in the bus to let him drive.
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A very determined pigeon tries every trick it knows, but cannot persuade the riders in the bus to let him drive.
Do You Still Love Me?
written and ill. by Charlotte Middleton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Dudley the dog feels displaced when Anna brings home a new pet, Pequito, a chameleon.
written and ill. by Charlotte Middleton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Dudley the dog feels displaced when Anna brings home a new pet, Pequito, a chameleon.
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed
written and ill. by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A sassy young lady with her own sense of style. Simple, colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A sassy young lady with her own sense of style. Simple, colorful illustrations.
Everything Is Different at Nonna's House
by Caron Lee Cohen
Illustrator: Hiroe Nakata
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A young boy experiences the warmth of his grandmother's farm and relates this to his city home. Appealing watercolors.
by Caron Lee Cohen
Illustrator: Hiroe Nakata
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A young boy experiences the warmth of his grandmother's farm and relates this to his city home. Appealing watercolors.
Flora's Surprise!
written and ill. by Debi Gliori
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
While her family plants seeds of all kinds, Flora plants a brick and surprises everyone. Bright, cheerful illustrations.
written and ill. by Debi Gliori
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
While her family plants seeds of all kinds, Flora plants a brick and surprises everyone. Bright, cheerful illustrations.