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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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.
Francine's Day
written and ill. by Anna Alter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Francine, the fox, does not want to go to school. With a little help she has a good day.
written and ill. by Anna Alter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Francine, the fox, does not want to go to school. With a little help she has a good day.
Full, Full, Full of Love
by Trish Cooke
Illustrator: Paul Howard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
For Jay Jay the best part of Sunday dinner at Grannie's is not the luscious food but the warmth and comfort of a loving family
by Trish Cooke
Illustrator: Paul Howard
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
For Jay Jay the best part of Sunday dinner at Grannie's is not the luscious food but the warmth and comfort of a loving family
Gaspard and Lisa's Rainy Day
by Anne Gutman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Stuck in the house, two bored dogs find imaginative ways to get into trouble. Colorful paintings.
by Anne Gutman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Stuck in the house, two bored dogs find imaginative ways to get into trouble. Colorful paintings.
Giggle-Wiggle Wake-Up!
by Nancy White Carlstrom
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Sammy gets ready for nursery school. Exuberant illustrations.
by Nancy White Carlstrom
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Sammy gets ready for nursery school. Exuberant illustrations.
Ginger Finds a Home
written and ill. by Charlotte Voake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
An orphan cat finds the perfect home and a little girl finds the perfect cat.
written and ill. by Charlotte Voake
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
An orphan cat finds the perfect home and a little girl finds the perfect cat.
G is for Goat
written and ill. by Patricia Polacco
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A rhyming romp of goats and their antics connected by an easy alphabet. Exuberantly illustrated.
written and ill. by Patricia Polacco
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A rhyming romp of goats and their antics connected by an easy alphabet. Exuberantly illustrated.
Good Night, Sleep Tight
by Claire Freedman
Illustrator: Rory Tyger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
After other sleep inducing rituals fail, Grandma remembers what used to put Archie's mother to sleep. Comforting illustrations.
by Claire Freedman
Illustrator: Rory Tyger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
After other sleep inducing rituals fail, Grandma remembers what used to put Archie's mother to sleep. Comforting illustrations.
Grow Up!
written and ill. by Nina Laden
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Board book with peek-a-boo windows show animals as they grow up.
written and ill. by Nina Laden
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Board book with peek-a-boo windows show animals as they grow up.
Hands Can
by Cheryl Willis Hudson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Hand play with wonderful photographs.
by Cheryl Willis Hudson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Hand play with wonderful photographs.
Harry's Box
by Angela McAllister
Illustrator: Jenny Jones
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
What can be done with a simple box as imagined by a young boy.
by Angela McAllister
Illustrator: Jenny Jones
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
What can be done with a simple box as imagined by a young boy.
Hi, Harry!
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Barbara Firth
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A tortoise and a hare find they have much in common and form a delightful friendship.
by Martin Waddell
Illustrator: Barbara Firth
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A tortoise and a hare find they have much in common and form a delightful friendship.