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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Bedtime for Mommy
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator: LeUyen Pham
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Simple text and humorous illustrations put a new spin on the nightly bedtime routine.
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator: LeUyen Pham
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Simple text and humorous illustrations put a new spin on the nightly bedtime routine.
Benjamin and Bumper to the Rescue
by Molly Coxe
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
A brave, resourceful mouse sets out to find his other with the help of his faithful elephant friend. Splendid photographs of the fabric-sculpted creatures and their miniature world.
by Molly Coxe
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
A brave, resourceful mouse sets out to find his other with the help of his faithful elephant friend. Splendid photographs of the fabric-sculpted creatures and their miniature world.
Benny and Penny in The Toy Breaker
written and ill. by Geoffrey Hayes
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
When cousin Bo comes to play, Benny and Penny hide their toys to keep them safe. Graphic format.
written and ill. by Geoffrey Hayes
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
When cousin Bo comes to play, Benny and Penny hide their toys to keep them safe. Graphic format.
Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem
by Mac Barnett
Illustrator: Adam Rex
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Make sure you listen to your parents or you may end up in really big trouble -- as Billy finds out in this rollicking story. Wackily humorous illustrations.
by Mac Barnett
Illustrator: Adam Rex
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Make sure you listen to your parents or you may end up in really big trouble -- as Billy finds out in this rollicking story. Wackily humorous illustrations.
Bink & Gollie
by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator: Tony Fucile
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Friendship between two friends, including occasional friction, is described with wit and accompanied by digitally generated art which captures each girls individual quirkiness.
by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator: Tony Fucile
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Friendship between two friends, including occasional friction, is described with wit and accompanied by digitally generated art which captures each girls individual quirkiness.
Binky to the Rescue
written and ill. by Ashley Spires
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Binky, the space cat, falls out a window and rescues his friend Ted. Ink and watercolor illustrations.
written and ill. by Ashley Spires
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Binky, the space cat, falls out a window and rescues his friend Ted. Ink and watercolor illustrations.
Brave Donatella and the Jasmine Thief
by Caroline McAlister
Illustrator: Donald Hendricks
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
A clever young woman rescues her boyfriend after he steals a sprig of Duke Cosimo de' Medici's jasmine plant. Based on a legend. Detailed colored pencil drawings.
by Caroline McAlister
Illustrator: Donald Hendricks
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
A clever young woman rescues her boyfriend after he steals a sprig of Duke Cosimo de' Medici's jasmine plant. Based on a legend. Detailed colored pencil drawings.
Bridget's Beret
written and ill. by Tom Lichtenheld
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
When Bridget's artist beret is missing, she is convinced she will never be able to draw again. Lively illustrations and tips and facts for budding artists.
written and ill. by Tom Lichtenheld
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
When Bridget's artist beret is missing, she is convinced she will never be able to draw again. Lively illustrations and tips and facts for budding artists.
Brontorina
by James Howe
Illustrator: Randy Cecil
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Brontorina Apatosaurus wants to dance--but she's too big for the ballet studio. Endearing oil paintings illustrate this story of ambition and acceptance.
by James Howe
Illustrator: Randy Cecil
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Brontorina Apatosaurus wants to dance--but she's too big for the ballet studio. Endearing oil paintings illustrate this story of ambition and acceptance.
Brown Rabbit in the City
written and ill. by Natalie Russell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Brown Rabbit travels to the city to spend a special day with his friend. Soft pastel drawings.
written and ill. by Natalie Russell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Brown Rabbit travels to the city to spend a special day with his friend. Soft pastel drawings.
Calvin Coconut
by Graham Salisbury
Illustrator: Jacqueline Rogers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Fourth-grader Calvin tells why he should have a dog for a writing assignment, convincing his Mom he should actually have one is harder.
by Graham Salisbury
Illustrator: Jacqueline Rogers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Fourth-grader Calvin tells why he should have a dog for a writing assignment, convincing his Mom he should actually have one is harder.
Carmen Learns English
by Judy Cox
Illustrator: Angela Dominguez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Starting school and having to learn English at the same time isn't easy, but with determination and a sensitive teacher, Carmen succeeds. Bold multimedia illustrations.
by Judy Cox
Illustrator: Angela Dominguez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Starting school and having to learn English at the same time isn't easy, but with determination and a sensitive teacher, Carmen succeeds. Bold multimedia illustrations.
Chalk
written and ill. by Bill Thomson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
On a rainy day in the park, some children create life with their chalk drawings: the sun, butterflies, and a scary dinosaur. A wordless book with acrylic paint and colored pencil illustrations.
written and ill. by Bill Thomson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
On a rainy day in the park, some children create life with their chalk drawings: the sun, butterflies, and a scary dinosaur. A wordless book with acrylic paint and colored pencil illustrations.
Cinco de Mouse-O!
by Judy Cox
Illustrator: Jeffrey Ebbeler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Mouse is drawn to a Cinco de Mayo celebration by the wonderful aromas, but Cat is out for a meal of his own. Paintings have a Mexican feeling.
by Judy Cox
Illustrator: Jeffrey Ebbeler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Mouse is drawn to a Cinco de Mayo celebration by the wonderful aromas, but Cat is out for a meal of his own. Paintings have a Mexican feeling.
Clever Jack Takes the Cake
by Candace Fleming
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
When the cake he has baked for the princess disappears piece by piece, poor Jack thinks he has nothing to give her. Gouache and pencil illustrations.
by Candace Fleming
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
When the cake he has baked for the princess disappears piece by piece, poor Jack thinks he has nothing to give her. Gouache and pencil illustrations.
Cloud Tea Monkeys
by Mal Peet
Illustrator: Juan Wijngaard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
When her mother becomes too ill to work on the tea plantation, the monkeys that Tashi has befriended help her out. Based on legend. Framed ink and gouache illustrations.
by Mal Peet
Illustrator: Juan Wijngaard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
When her mother becomes too ill to work on the tea plantation, the monkeys that Tashi has befriended help her out. Based on legend. Framed ink and gouache illustrations.
Dogs Don't Do Ballet
by Anna Kemp
Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Dogs may not do ballet, but Biff's perseverance turns this impossible dream around to save the day. Humorous illustrations.
by Anna Kemp
Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Dogs may not do ballet, but Biff's perseverance turns this impossible dream around to save the day. Humorous illustrations.
Edgar Allan's Official Crime Investigation Notebook
by Mary Amato
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
With the help of his friends, his notebook, and his newfound love of poetry, Edgar Allan solves the case of the missing classroom goldfish.
by Mary Amato
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
With the help of his friends, his notebook, and his newfound love of poetry, Edgar Allan solves the case of the missing classroom goldfish.
Farm
written and ill. by Elisha Cooper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
A simple, poetic, and cumulative account provides a clear picture of the workings, family, and animals on a modern farm from early Spring planting to Fall harvest. Delicate but detailed watercolors.
written and ill. by Elisha Cooper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
A simple, poetic, and cumulative account provides a clear picture of the workings, family, and animals on a modern farm from early Spring planting to Fall harvest. Delicate but detailed watercolors.
Feivel's Flying Horses
by Heidi Smith Hyde
Illustrator: Johanna van der Sterre
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
An immigrant who is saving money to bring his family to America carves ornate horses for a carousel on Coney Island.
by Heidi Smith Hyde
Illustrator: Johanna van der Sterre
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
An immigrant who is saving money to bring his family to America carves ornate horses for a carousel on Coney Island.
Fly Away
by Nora Rock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
While in North Dakota helping her Aunt Frankie prepare for a possible flood, Lucy finds her voice as a poet.
by Nora Rock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
While in North Dakota helping her Aunt Frankie prepare for a possible flood, Lucy finds her voice as a poet.
Fly Free!
by Roseanne Thong
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Mai, a young Vietnamese girl, feeds the caged sparrows in a temple, thereby starting a chain of good deeds that come back to her. A gentle story reflected in soft watercolor illustrations.
by Roseanne Thong
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Mai, a young Vietnamese girl, feeds the caged sparrows in a temple, thereby starting a chain of good deeds that come back to her. A gentle story reflected in soft watercolor illustrations.
Frankie Works the Night Shift
by Lisa Westberg Peters
Illustrator: Jennifer Taylor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
This counting tale of a feline progresses as he “empties one wastebasket,” “cleans two counters,” and causes nocturnal chaos. An inventive use of photographs.
by Lisa Westberg Peters
Illustrator: Jennifer Taylor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
This counting tale of a feline progresses as he “empties one wastebasket,” “cleans two counters,” and causes nocturnal chaos. An inventive use of photographs.
Garmann's Street
written and ill. by Stian Hole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
A Norwegian boy experiences the pain of bullying. Quirky painting and collage illustrations.
written and ill. by Stian Hole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
A Norwegian boy experiences the pain of bullying. Quirky painting and collage illustrations.
Gator on the Loose!
by Sue Stauffacher
Illustrator: Priscilla Lamont
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Ten-year-old Keisha and her family run Carters' Urban Rescue, saving wild animals lost in their Michigan town.
by Sue Stauffacher
Illustrator: Priscilla Lamont
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Ten-year-old Keisha and her family run Carters' Urban Rescue, saving wild animals lost in their Michigan town.