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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A Porc In New York
written and ill. by Catherine Stock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Some French farm animals invade New York City, followed by their owner and his dog. Amusing, detailed watercolors.
written and ill. by Catherine Stock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Some French farm animals invade New York City, followed by their owner and his dog. Amusing, detailed watercolors.
Armando and the Blue Tarp School
by Edith Hope Fine
Illustrator: Hernán Sosa
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
In a semi-biographical telling, a teacher in a poor Mexican neighborhood inspires his students to learn. Masking fluid, watercolor and ink illustrations.
by Edith Hope Fine
Illustrator: Hernán Sosa
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
In a semi-biographical telling, a teacher in a poor Mexican neighborhood inspires his students to learn. Masking fluid, watercolor and ink illustrations.
At Home in a New Land
written and ill. by Joan Sandin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
When Carl Erik came to Minnesota from Sweden with his family, he encountered many challenges as a new immigrant. Realistic illustrations.
written and ill. by Joan Sandin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
When Carl Erik came to Minnesota from Sweden with his family, he encountered many challenges as a new immigrant. Realistic illustrations.
Aunt Nancy And The Bothersome Visitors
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: David Parkins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Aunt Nancy outwits a number of troublemakers in this delightful anthology of trickster stories. A great read-aloud.
by Phyllis Root
Illustrator: David Parkins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Aunt Nancy outwits a number of troublemakers in this delightful anthology of trickster stories. A great read-aloud.
Beauty and the Beaks
by Mary Jane Auch
Illustrator: Mary Jane Auch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Lance is enjoying his invitation to the feast--until Beauty discovers he's going to be the feast! Hilarious egg-centric computerized illustrations.
by Mary Jane Auch
Illustrator: Mary Jane Auch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Lance is enjoying his invitation to the feast--until Beauty discovers he's going to be the feast! Hilarious egg-centric computerized illustrations.
Being Teddy Roosevelt
by Claudia Mills
Illustrator: R. W. Alley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Inspired by a biography of Teddy Roosevelt, Riley finds clever ways to solve his problems.
by Claudia Mills
Illustrator: R. W. Alley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Inspired by a biography of Teddy Roosevelt, Riley finds clever ways to solve his problems.
Best Friend Emma
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Eight-year-old Emma decides that the new girl will be her best friend, forgetting that she already has Annie Pat. Black-and-white illustrations.
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Eight-year-old Emma decides that the new girl will be her best friend, forgetting that she already has Annie Pat. Black-and-white illustrations.
Big Bad Wolves At School
by Stephen Krensky
Illustrator: Brad Sneed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Rufus, a young, active wolf, struggles to fit in at school until his classmates recognize the value of his abilities. Lively, funny illustrations.
by Stephen Krensky
Illustrator: Brad Sneed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Rufus, a young, active wolf, struggles to fit in at school until his classmates recognize the value of his abilities. Lively, funny illustrations.
Bones and the Birthday Mystery
by David A. Adler
Illustrator: Barbara Johansen Newman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
On the way to Grandpa's birthday party, his present disappears. Can Jeffrey use his detective skills to find it?
by David A. Adler
Illustrator: Barbara Johansen Newman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
On the way to Grandpa's birthday party, his present disappears. Can Jeffrey use his detective skills to find it?
Boris Ate A Thesaurus
by Neil Steven Klayman
Illustrator: Barry M. Chung
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A young boy starts speaking in synonyms after swallowing a thesaurus. Cartoon-like illustrations.
by Neil Steven Klayman
Illustrator: Barry M. Chung
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A young boy starts speaking in synonyms after swallowing a thesaurus. Cartoon-like illustrations.
Bravo, Tavo!
by Brian Meunier
Illustrator: Perky Edgerton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A poor Mexican farmer and his basketball-loving son both fulfill their dreams after they uncover an ancient irrigation system.
by Brian Meunier
Illustrator: Perky Edgerton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A poor Mexican farmer and his basketball-loving son both fulfill their dreams after they uncover an ancient irrigation system.
Casey Back at Bat
by Dan Gutman
Illustrator: Steve Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The famous batter tries again in this imaginative sequel to the familiar poem. Period paintings and collages.
by Dan Gutman
Illustrator: Steve Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The famous batter tries again in this imaginative sequel to the familiar poem. Period paintings and collages.
Cherry Time
written and ill. by Daniela Bunge
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A shy boy overcomes his fears with the help of a dog and a new friend. Dramatic illustrations.
written and ill. by Daniela Bunge
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A shy boy overcomes his fears with the help of a dog and a new friend. Dramatic illustrations.
Clorinda Takes Flight
by Robert Kinerk
Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Clorinda wants to fly--so what if she's a cow? Clever mixed media illustrations add to this humorous tale.
by Robert Kinerk
Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Clorinda wants to fly--so what if she's a cow? Clever mixed media illustrations add to this humorous tale.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocca
by Erica Silverman
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Now that Kate is going to school and making new frinds, will she still love Cocoa?
by Erica Silverman
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Now that Kate is going to school and making new frinds, will she still love Cocoa?
Custard Surprise
by Bernard Lodge
Illustrator: Tim Bowers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Two chickens discover just how smart you have to be to survive in the restaurant business.
by Bernard Lodge
Illustrator: Tim Bowers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Two chickens discover just how smart you have to be to survive in the restaurant business.
Dadblamed Union Army Cow
by Susan Fletcher
Illustrator: Kimberly Bulcken Root
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Taking a cow to war isn't easy--but she may have saved these Union soldiers' lives. Based on a true story.
by Susan Fletcher
Illustrator: Kimberly Bulcken Root
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Taking a cow to war isn't easy--but she may have saved these Union soldiers' lives. Based on a true story.
Danny's First Snow
written and ill. by Leonid Gore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
When young rabbit experiences his first snowfall, he finds his environment greatly changed. Rich acrylic and pastel illustrations.
written and ill. by Leonid Gore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
When young rabbit experiences his first snowfall, he finds his environment greatly changed. Rich acrylic and pastel illustrations.
Dexter Bexley and the Big Blue Beastie
written and ill. by Joel Stewart
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Young Dexter needs to keeep a bored monster from considering him a tasty morsel. Colorful watercolors.
written and ill. by Joel Stewart
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Young Dexter needs to keeep a bored monster from considering him a tasty morsel. Colorful watercolors.
Diary of a Fly
by Doreen Cronin
Illustrator: Harry Bliss
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Fly joins her friends worm and spider on an adventure of discovery and fun.
by Doreen Cronin
Illustrator: Harry Bliss
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Fly joins her friends worm and spider on an adventure of discovery and fun.
Dog Diaries
by Betsy Byars
Illustrator: Erik Brooks
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Dog storytellers gather to share adventures, real and imagined, about ancient Egypt, Mt. Vesuvius and the California Gold Rush.
by Betsy Byars
Illustrator: Erik Brooks
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Dog storytellers gather to share adventures, real and imagined, about ancient Egypt, Mt. Vesuvius and the California Gold Rush.
Dolley Madison Saves George Washington
written and ill. by Don Brown
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
In 1812 with the British advancing, Dolley Madison pauses to save important papers and the Gilbert Stuart portrait of our first president.
written and ill. by Don Brown
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
In 1812 with the British advancing, Dolley Madison pauses to save important papers and the Gilbert Stuart portrait of our first president.
Dolores Meets Her Match
written and ill. by Barbara Samuels
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Dolores learns how to share the spotlight and to accept her cat as he is. Delightful illustrations.
written and ill. by Barbara Samuels
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Dolores learns how to share the spotlight and to accept her cat as he is. Delightful illustrations.
Do Unto Otters
written and ill. by Laurie Keller
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Mr. Rabbit, suspicious of his new neighbors, learns that practicing the Golden Rule can win friends. Colorful acrylics depict comical characters.
written and ill. by Laurie Keller
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Mr. Rabbit, suspicious of his new neighbors, learns that practicing the Golden Rule can win friends. Colorful acrylics depict comical characters.
Even Higher
written and ill. by Richard Ungar
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Every year the rabbi of Nemirov disappears the day before the Jewish New Year. Where does he go? Watercolor and pencil illustrations.
written and ill. by Richard Ungar
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Every year the rabbi of Nemirov disappears the day before the Jewish New Year. Where does he go? Watercolor and pencil illustrations.