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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Moon Glowing
by Elizabeth Partridge
Illustrator: Joan Paley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
As autumn turns to winter, four animals prepare. Realistic collages.
by Elizabeth Partridge
Illustrator: Joan Paley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
As autumn turns to winter, four animals prepare. Realistic collages.
Mud is Cake
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrator: David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Their imagination can transform everything and transport a brother and sister everywhere. Brilliant watercolors.
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrator: David McPhail
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Their imagination can transform everything and transport a brother and sister everywhere. Brilliant watercolors.
Musical Beds
by Mara Bergman
Illustrator: Marjolein Pottie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A comforting story about a very patient dad helping each of his children get settled in the right bed.
by Mara Bergman
Illustrator: Marjolein Pottie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A comforting story about a very patient dad helping each of his children get settled in the right bed.
My Big Brother
written and photographed by Valorie Fisher
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A celebration of brotherly love as seen through the eyes of an infant. Delightful text and photographs.
written and photographed by Valorie Fisher
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A celebration of brotherly love as seen through the eyes of an infant. Delightful text and photographs.
My Friend Lucky
written and ill. by David Milgrim
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A boy's dog demonstrates opposites--slow and fast, here and there, and more. Charming illustrations.
written and ill. by David Milgrim
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A boy's dog demonstrates opposites--slow and fast, here and there, and more. Charming illustrations.
My Friend Rabbit
written and ill. by Eric Rohmann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Rabbit means well but his big ideas get his friend Mouse into a lot of trouble.
written and ill. by Eric Rohmann
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Rabbit means well but his big ideas get his friend Mouse into a lot of trouble.
Old Bob's Brown Bear
written and ill. by Niki Daly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Beautifully illustrated tale of a beloved Teddy Bear shared by Emma and her grandfather.
written and ill. by Niki Daly
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Beautifully illustrated tale of a beloved Teddy Bear shared by Emma and her grandfather.
Oliver Finds His Way
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Christopher Denise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A gentle story, lovingly illustrated, of a lost bear and his safe return.
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: Christopher Denise
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A gentle story, lovingly illustrated, of a lost bear and his safe return.
One More River
adapted and ill. by Joan Paley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Sing-along adaptation of a well-known spiritual. Counting rhyme and colorful illustrations.
adapted and ill. by Joan Paley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Sing-along adaptation of a well-known spiritual. Counting rhyme and colorful illustrations.
Owen's Marshmallow Chick
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Owen almost eats his way through his Easter basket in this sweet book.
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Owen almost eats his way through his Easter basket in this sweet book.
Penguin Post
written and ill. by Debi Gliori
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A young penguin prepares for a new sibling. Ebullient illustrations.
written and ill. by Debi Gliori
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A young penguin prepares for a new sibling. Ebullient illustrations.
Platypus
written and ill. by Chris Riddell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Searching for a perfect shell, Platypus finds a mysterious one.
written and ill. by Chris Riddell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Searching for a perfect shell, Platypus finds a mysterious one.
Quiet Night
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: John Manders
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Rambunctious animals keep ten campers awake. A fun counting book to read aloud.
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: John Manders
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Rambunctious animals keep ten campers awake. A fun counting book to read aloud.
Rain Romp
by Jane Kurtz
Illustrator: Dyanna Wolcott
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
With the help of lively parents and her own imagination, a young girl's mood changes from gloom to joy. Delightful text and illustrations.
by Jane Kurtz
Illustrator: Dyanna Wolcott
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
With the help of lively parents and her own imagination, a young girl's mood changes from gloom to joy. Delightful text and illustrations.
Rap A Tap Tap
written and ill. by Leo & Diane Dillon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Feel the rhythm,see the spark, enjoy the spirit of the famous dancer, Bill Robinson.
written and ill. by Leo & Diane Dillon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Feel the rhythm,see the spark, enjoy the spirit of the famous dancer, Bill Robinson.
Sing a Song of Piglets
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Emily Arnold McCully
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lively piglets romp through the months of the year. Delightful illustrations.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Emily Arnold McCully
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Lively piglets romp through the months of the year. Delightful illustrations.
“Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth
written and ill. by Eric Carle
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A humorous introduction to the animals of the Amazon rain forest.
written and ill. by Eric Carle
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A humorous introduction to the animals of the Amazon rain forest.
Snow Bears
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Sarah Fox-Davies
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
An inviting romp in the snow with Mama Bear and her three cubs.
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Sarah Fox-Davies
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
An inviting romp in the snow with Mama Bear and her three cubs.
Snow Day!
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Scott Nash
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Four friends get ready for a day of sledding. Humorous illustrations.
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Scott Nash
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Four friends get ready for a day of sledding. Humorous illustrations.
Ten Red Apples
written and ill. by Virginia Miller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A bear loves everything about a tree, especially its shiny red apples. Appealing watercolors.
written and ill. by Virginia Miller
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A bear loves everything about a tree, especially its shiny red apples. Appealing watercolors.
The Bravest Mouse
written and ill. by Maria Barbero
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
After brave and clever mouse with a black circle around one eye tricks the cat, all the other mice want to copy him.
written and ill. by Maria Barbero
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
After brave and clever mouse with a black circle around one eye tricks the cat, all the other mice want to copy him.
The Littlest Wolf
by Larry Dane Brimmer
Illustrator: Jose Aruego
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Though he cannot keep up with his siblings, Little Wolf learns all is as it should be for now.
by Larry Dane Brimmer
Illustrator: Jose Aruego
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Though he cannot keep up with his siblings, Little Wolf learns all is as it should be for now.
The Magic Hat
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Tricia Tusa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A hat causes magical changes. Funny rhymes and whimsical illustrations.
by Mem Fox
Illustrator: Tricia Tusa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
A hat causes magical changes. Funny rhymes and whimsical illustrations.
This Car
written and ill. by Paul Collicutt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Young children are invited to compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of cars.
written and ill. by Paul Collicutt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
Young children are invited to compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of cars.
This Little Chick
written and ill. by John Lawrence
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
This friendly chick has a wonderful time learning to speak like his farmyard friends. Bold, colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by John Lawrence
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2002
This friendly chick has a wonderful time learning to speak like his farmyard friends. Bold, colorful illustrations.