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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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.
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Can dinosaurs get well when they don't take their medicine? Humorous, imaginative illustrations.
by Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Can dinosaurs get well when they don't take their medicine? Humorous, imaginative illustrations.
If You're Happy and You Know It!
by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A young girl and her animal friends adapt the song to their anatomies. Energetic, colorful illustrations.
by Jan Ormerod
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A young girl and her animal friends adapt the song to their anatomies. Energetic, colorful illustrations.
I Kissed the Baby!
written and ill. by Mary Murphy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Welcome new baby! Bold ink and wash illustrations.
written and ill. by Mary Murphy
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Welcome new baby! Bold ink and wash illustrations.
I'm Mighty!
by Kate McMullan
Illustrator: Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A day in the life of a tough little tugboat. Engaging text and creative design.
by Kate McMullan
Illustrator: Jim McMullan
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A day in the life of a tough little tugboat. Engaging text and creative design.
Julius's Candy Corn
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Julius has a clever way of resisting the cupcakes his mother made for a party.
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Julius has a clever way of resisting the cupcakes his mother made for a party.
Leaves! Leaves! Leaves!
written and ill. by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A bear cub and her mother move through the seasons learning how leaves change. Includes colorful, informative collages of different leaves and a fun activity.
written and ill. by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A bear cub and her mother move through the seasons learning how leaves change. Includes colorful, informative collages of different leaves and a fun activity.
Let's Go
written and ill. by Jane chapman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A car, a truck, a tractor-trailer and others are stuck in a traffic jam in this colorful board book.
written and ill. by Jane chapman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A car, a truck, a tractor-trailer and others are stuck in a traffic jam in this colorful board book.
Little Bear's Little Boat
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Little Bear outgrows his much beloved boat and finds a way to understand his growth.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Little Bear outgrows his much beloved boat and finds a way to understand his growth.
Little Buggy Runs Away
written and ill. by Kevin O'Malley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Pressured by “friends,” an angry young bug leaves home. After a scary night, the comforts of family are more appealing. Humorous, buggy illustrations.
written and ill. by Kevin O'Malley
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Pressured by “friends,” an angry young bug leaves home. After a scary night, the comforts of family are more appealing. Humorous, buggy illustrations.
Little Monkey Says Good Night
by Ann Whitford Paul
Illustrator: David Walker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A mischievous circus monkey engages in his nighttime ritual. Stylized illustrations.
by Ann Whitford Paul
Illustrator: David Walker
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
A mischievous circus monkey engages in his nighttime ritual. Stylized illustrations.
Little One Step
written and ill. by Simon James
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
The littlest duckling discovers he can keep up when he puts one foot in front of the other.
written and ill. by Simon James
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
The littlest duckling discovers he can keep up when he puts one foot in front of the other.
Little Quack
by Lauren Thompson
Illustrator: Derek Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Five little ducklings leave the nest to learn to swim, but Little Quack is too scared.
by Lauren Thompson
Illustrator: Derek Anderson
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Five little ducklings leave the nest to learn to swim, but Little Quack is too scared.
Little Star
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Energetic paintings fill this imaginative wordless book that follows a starfish on a great adventure.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Energetic paintings fill this imaginative wordless book that follows a starfish on a great adventure.
Lunchtime for a Purple Snake
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Todd McKie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Grandpa and Jessica's cooperative drawing is a wonderful example of shared love, expertise and enthusiasm. Bright illustrations.
by Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Todd McKie
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2003
Grandpa and Jessica's cooperative drawing is a wonderful example of shared love, expertise and enthusiasm. Bright illustrations.