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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Sit, Truman!
by Dan Harper
Illustrator: Cara Moser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Truman is a very big and lovable dog whose size and slobbering get him into trouble.
by Dan Harper
Illustrator: Cara Moser
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Truman is a very big and lovable dog whose size and slobbering get him into trouble.
Sleepy Me
by Marni McGee
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bedtime is gentle and comforting as this small child makes his way to sleep. Soothing illustrations.
by Marni McGee
Illustrator: Sam Williams
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Bedtime is gentle and comforting as this small child makes his way to sleep. Soothing illustrations.
Something Wonderful
by Jenny Nimmo
Illustrator: Debbie Boon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Little hen becomes someone special on a farm. Warm illustrations.
by Jenny Nimmo
Illustrator: Debbie Boon
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Little hen becomes someone special on a farm. Warm illustrations.
Splish, Splash, Spring
by Jan Carr
Illustrator: Dorothy Donohue
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The thrills of spring in lively, lyrical rhyme and spirited collages.
by Jan Carr
Illustrator: Dorothy Donohue
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
The thrills of spring in lively, lyrical rhyme and spirited collages.
Ten Seeds
written and ill. by Ruth Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Charming and simple depiction of the life cycle of ten sunflower seeds.
written and ill. by Ruth Brown
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Charming and simple depiction of the life cycle of ten sunflower seeds.
The Boys Team
written and ill. by Amy Schwartz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Three happy kindergarten boys who just occasionally play with girls. Amusing text and pictures.
written and ill. by Amy Schwartz
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Three happy kindergarten boys who just occasionally play with girls. Amusing text and pictures.
The Four Seasons
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Donald Grant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes.
by Sonia Black
Illustrator: Donald Grant
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
See Animal Homes.
The Hospital
by Debbie Bailey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A child's hospital experience explained in simple English. Informative photos. Available in Spanish.
by Debbie Bailey
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A child's hospital experience explained in simple English. Informative photos. Available in Spanish.
The Lot at the End of My Block
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A cumulative rhyme about the construction of a building. Vivid illustrations.
by
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A cumulative rhyme about the construction of a building. Vivid illustrations.
The Stray Dog
retold and ill. by Marc Simont
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
While picnicking, a family enjoys the company of a dog and saves him from the dogcatcher. From a true story by Reiko Sassa. Delightful watercolors.
retold and ill. by Marc Simont
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
While picnicking, a family enjoys the company of a dog and saves him from the dogcatcher. From a true story by Reiko Sassa. Delightful watercolors.
Turtle Splash!
written and ill. by Cathryn Falwell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Animals and birds appear as turtles fall into the water one by one. Handsome cut-paper illustrations and nature glossary.
written and ill. by Cathryn Falwell
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Animals and birds appear as turtles fall into the water one by one. Handsome cut-paper illustrations and nature glossary.
Two Homes
by Claire Masurel
Illustrator: Kady MacDonald Denton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Young Alex shares the joys of the love he receives in both homes of his divorced parents. Warm illustrations.
by Claire Masurel
Illustrator: Kady MacDonald Denton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Young Alex shares the joys of the love he receives in both homes of his divorced parents. Warm illustrations.
Under New York
by Linda Oatman High
Illustrator: Robert Rayevsky
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Strong illustrations and text reveal another world below the city streets.
by Linda Oatman High
Illustrator: Robert Rayevsky
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Strong illustrations and text reveal another world below the city streets.
Widget
by Lyn Rossiter McFarland
Illustrator: Jim McFarland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A stray dog must fit into a household with six cats. Endearing watercolor illustrations.
by Lyn Rossiter McFarland
Illustrator: Jim McFarland
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
A stray dog must fit into a household with six cats. Endearing watercolor illustrations.
Yoko's Paper Cranes
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Friendship expressed through origami and mail sent from America to Japan.
written and ill. by Rosemary Wells
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2001
Friendship expressed through origami and mail sent from America to Japan.
A Handful of Sunshine
written and photographed by Melanie Eclare
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Bold color photographs depict a child's gardening projects from seed to flower.
written and photographed by Melanie Eclare
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Bold color photographs depict a child's gardening projects from seed to flower.
All by Myself!
written and ill. by Aliki
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A toddler's day. Lively, helpful illustrations.
written and ill. by Aliki
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A toddler's day. Lively, helpful illustrations.
And the Cow Said Moo!
by Mildred Phillips
Illustrator: Sonja Lamut
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A cow asks why other domestic animals make their own sounds.
by Mildred Phillips
Illustrator: Sonja Lamut
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A cow asks why other domestic animals make their own sounds.
Angel Baby
written and ill. by Pat Cummings
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A helpful big sister and her baby brother go through a typical day. Humorous illustrations.
written and ill. by Pat Cummings
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A helpful big sister and her baby brother go through a typical day. Humorous illustrations.
Animal Kisses
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written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Scratchy cat kisses, fuzzy bear kisses, velvety cow kisses and more. Engaging board book.
written and ill. by Barney Saltzberg
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Scratchy cat kisses, fuzzy bear kisses, velvety cow kisses and more. Engaging board book.
A Pig Is Big
written and ill. by Douglas Florian
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
From a pig to the universe, a rhyming introduction to the relative size of things. Charming illustrations.
written and ill. by Douglas Florian
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
From a pig to the universe, a rhyming introduction to the relative size of things. Charming illustrations.
Apples, Apples, Apples
written and ill. by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A family of rabbits go apple-picking and learn all about apples. Songs, sayings, recipes and art projects included.
written and ill. by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A family of rabbits go apple-picking and learn all about apples. Songs, sayings, recipes and art projects included.
A Tree for Me
by Nancy Van Laan
Illustrator: Sheila White Samton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Cheerful account of a small child's search for the perfect tree. Exuberant illustrations.
by Nancy Van Laan
Illustrator: Sheila White Samton
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
Cheerful account of a small child's search for the perfect tree. Exuberant illustrations.
Away We Go!
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The various ways we travel from place to place. Simple colorful illustrations.
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
The various ways we travel from place to place. Simple colorful illustrations.
Big Rain Coming
by Katrina Germein
Illustrator: Bronwyn Bancroft
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A week spent waiting for rain in Australia. Lush illustrations.
by Katrina Germein
Illustrator: Bronwyn Bancroft
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2000
A week spent waiting for rain in Australia. Lush illustrations.