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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Don't Forget I Love You
by Miriam Moss
Illustrator: Anna Currey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
In her rush to bring Billy Bear to school, Mama forgets some important things.
by Miriam Moss
Illustrator: Anna Currey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
In her rush to bring Billy Bear to school, Mama forgets some important things.
Eddie the Raccoon
by Catherine Friend
Illustrator: Wong Herbert Yee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Eddie's mischief told in four simple stories with appealing illustrations.
by Catherine Friend
Illustrator: Wong Herbert Yee
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Eddie's mischief told in four simple stories with appealing illustrations.
Get Busy, Beaver!
by Carolyn Crimi
Illustrator: Janie Bynum
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Thelonius Beaver seems to shirk work in favor of daydreams, but surprises his industrious family with a wonderful gift.
by Carolyn Crimi
Illustrator: Janie Bynum
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Thelonius Beaver seems to shirk work in favor of daydreams, but surprises his industrious family with a wonderful gift.
Good Night Harry
written and ill. by Kim Lewis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A favorite doll struggles to fall asleep. Soft, fuzzy illustrations.
written and ill. by Kim Lewis
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A favorite doll struggles to fall asleep. Soft, fuzzy illustrations.
Good Night Pillow Fight
by Sally Cook
Illustrator: Laura Cornell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Clever rhyming text with energetic, funny watercolors and bold design take the bedtime ritual to new heights.
by Sally Cook
Illustrator: Laura Cornell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Clever rhyming text with energetic, funny watercolors and bold design take the bedtime ritual to new heights.
Grandma's Beach
written and ill. by Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
When Emily must go to grandma's instead of the beach, her loving granny and a powerful imagination make for great fun.
written and ill. by Rosalind Beardshaw
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
When Emily must go to grandma's instead of the beach, her loving granny and a powerful imagination make for great fun.
How to Catch a Star
written and ill. by Oliver Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A boy's quest to catch an elusive star. Bold and colorful illustrations.
written and ill. by Oliver Jeffers
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A boy's quest to catch an elusive star. Bold and colorful illustrations.
I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Lola's big brother convinces her that going to sschool for the first time is actually going to be wonderful--and i is.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Lola's big brother convinces her that going to sschool for the first time is actually going to be wonderful--and i is.
If I Were a Lion
by Sarah Weeks
Illustrator: Heather M. Solomon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
While “doing time” in her time-out chair, a young girl imagines what it would be like to be truly wild.
by Sarah Weeks
Illustrator: Heather M. Solomon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
While “doing time” in her time-out chair, a young girl imagines what it would be like to be truly wild.
I Like Myself!
by Karen Beaumont
Illustrator: David Catrow
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A youngster expresses her feelings of self-esteem. Joyful text and illustrations.
by Karen Beaumont
Illustrator: David Catrow
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A youngster expresses her feelings of self-esteem. Joyful text and illustrations.
I Love You, Too!
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Various small animals find ways to show their love for their mothers.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Various small animals find ways to show their love for their mothers.
Joey and Jet
written and ill. by James Yang
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A boy and his dog play a game of fetch during which many prepositions are demonstrated.
written and ill. by James Yang
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A boy and his dog play a game of fetch during which many prepositions are demonstrated.
Kitten's First Full Moon
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Kitten mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk. Boldly outlined black-and- white art.
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Kitten mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk. Boldly outlined black-and- white art.
Knuffle Bunny
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Colorful, cartoony characters against black-and-white photos tell about Trixie's favorite doll that is missing.
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Colorful, cartoony characters against black-and-white photos tell about Trixie's favorite doll that is missing.
La La Rose
written and ill. by Satomi Ichikawa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Clementine becomes separated from her favorite stuffed rabbit in Luxembourg Gardens. Engaging watercolors.
written and ill. by Satomi Ichikawa
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Clementine becomes separated from her favorite stuffed rabbit in Luxembourg Gardens. Engaging watercolors.
Lemons Are Not Red
written and ill. by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A striking introduction to color.
written and ill. by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A striking introduction to color.
Little Loon and Papa
by Toni Buzzeo
Illustrator: Margaret Spengler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A young loon's confidence grows as he learns to swim. Rich pastel illustrations.
by Toni Buzzeo
Illustrator: Margaret Spengler
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A young loon's confidence grows as he learns to swim. Rich pastel illustrations.
Little Quack's Hide and Seek
by Lauren Thompson
Illustrator: Derek Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Count as Little Quack plays with Mama Duck and his siblings. Appealing colorful illustrations.
by Lauren Thompson
Illustrator: Derek Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Count as Little Quack plays with Mama Duck and his siblings. Appealing colorful illustrations.
Little Rabbit Goes to School
written and ill. by Harry Horse
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Gentle story of little rabbit's first day of school.
written and ill. by Harry Horse
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Gentle story of little rabbit's first day of school.
Long Night Moon
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Mark Siegel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Native Americans named the twelve moons of the year. They are described with haunting charcoal, pastel and pencil illustrations.
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Mark Siegel
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Native Americans named the twelve moons of the year. They are described with haunting charcoal, pastel and pencil illustrations.
Looking for Sleepy
by Maribeth Boelts
Illustrator: Bernadette Pons
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Gentle, colorful illustrations give a reassuring look at getting ready for bedtime.
by Maribeth Boelts
Illustrator: Bernadette Pons
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Gentle, colorful illustrations give a reassuring look at getting ready for bedtime.
Look Out, Kindergarten, Here I Come!
written and ill. by Nancy Carlson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A young mouse gets ready for his first day of kindergarten. In English and Spanish. Amusing illustrations.
written and ill. by Nancy Carlson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
A young mouse gets ready for his first day of kindergarten. In English and Spanish. Amusing illustrations.
Marc Just Couldn't Sleep
by Gabriela Keselman
Illustrator: Noemi Villamuza
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Mom comes to the rescue when Marc is too scared and worried to fall asleep. Imaginative illustrations.
by Gabriela Keselman
Illustrator: Noemi Villamuza
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
Mom comes to the rescue when Marc is too scared and worried to fall asleep. Imaginative illustrations.
Mayfly
written and ill. by Marthe Jocelyn
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The joys of summer from beginning to end. Clever, colorful collages.
written and ill. by Marthe Jocelyn
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2004
The joys of summer from beginning to end. Clever, colorful collages.