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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Fiona's Luck
by Teresa Bateman
Illustrator: Kelly Murphy
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Fiona tricks the leprechaun king, who has hoarded the luck of the Irish, into giving some back.
by Teresa Bateman
Illustrator: Kelly Murphy
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Fiona tricks the leprechaun king, who has hoarded the luck of the Irish, into giving some back.
Five Nice Mice
written and ill. by Chisato Tashiro
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The frogs won't share their music, so the mice make their own. Fine, detailed illustrations.
written and ill. by Chisato Tashiro
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The frogs won't share their music, so the mice make their own. Fine, detailed illustrations.
Follow Me, Mittens
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Susan Kathleen Hartung
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
An eager kitten follows a butterfly--but what happens when the butterfly flies away?
by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrator: Susan Kathleen Hartung
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
An eager kitten follows a butterfly--but what happens when the butterfly flies away?
Fred Stays with Me!
by Nancy Coffelt
Illustrator: Tricia Tusa
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A little girl shuttles between her divorced parents' homes with an ill-behaved dog. Graceful, tender watercolors.
by Nancy Coffelt
Illustrator: Tricia Tusa
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A little girl shuttles between her divorced parents' homes with an ill-behaved dog. Graceful, tender watercolors.
Ghost Ship
by Mary Higgins Clark
Illustrator: Wendell Minor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A relic from the past leads Thomas to delve into the history of his grandmother's Cape Cod house and the sea captain who once lived in it.
by Mary Higgins Clark
Illustrator: Wendell Minor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A relic from the past leads Thomas to delve into the history of his grandmother's Cape Cod house and the sea captain who once lived in it.
Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share
written and ill. by Kevin O'Malley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Puns and wacky humorous text enliven a chicken's quest for cracked corn. Pen and ink and watercolor illustrations.
written and ill. by Kevin O'Malley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Puns and wacky humorous text enliven a chicken's quest for cracked corn. Pen and ink and watercolor illustrations.
Ginger Bear
written and ill. by Mini Grey
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Share the adventures of an unusally resourceful cookie. Humorous, detailed illustrations.
written and ill. by Mini Grey
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Share the adventures of an unusally resourceful cookie. Humorous, detailed illustrations.
Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal
by Paul Fleischman
Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A retelling with a global spin of the classic Cinderella story is accompanied by colorful, stylized gouaches.
by Paul Fleischman
Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A retelling with a global spin of the classic Cinderella story is accompanied by colorful, stylized gouaches.
Good Enough to Eat
written and ill. by Brock Cole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A poor girl who has nothing outwits an ogre and saves herself. Humorous watercolors.
written and ill. by Brock Cole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A poor girl who has nothing outwits an ogre and saves herself. Humorous watercolors.
Goodnight Sweet Pig
by Linda Bailey
Illustrator: Josée Masse
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A simple counting book with humorous illustrations and engaging rhymes about a child's desire to go to sleep.
by Linda Bailey
Illustrator: Josée Masse
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A simple counting book with humorous illustrations and engaging rhymes about a child's desire to go to sleep.
Gooney the Fabulous
by Lois Lowry
Illustrator: Middy Thomas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Aesop's fables inspire Gooney Bird Greene and her second-grade classmates to create their own animal fables, with delightful results.
by Lois Lowry
Illustrator: Middy Thomas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Aesop's fables inspire Gooney Bird Greene and her second-grade classmates to create their own animal fables, with delightful results.
Granddad's Fishing Buddy
by Mary Quigley
Illustrator: Stéphane Jorisch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Sara is in for a surprise when she accompanies her grandfather on a fishing trip. Lyrical watercolors.
by Mary Quigley
Illustrator: Stéphane Jorisch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Sara is in for a surprise when she accompanies her grandfather on a fishing trip. Lyrical watercolors.
Grandfather's Wrinkles
by Kathryn England
Illustrator: Richard McFarland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A tender tale of Lucy's relationship with her grandfather who shares his memories with her. Colored pencil, watercolor and pastel illustrations.
by Kathryn England
Illustrator: Richard McFarland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A tender tale of Lucy's relationship with her grandfather who shares his memories with her. Colored pencil, watercolor and pastel illustrations.
Hair Dance!
by Dinah Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Charming photographs and a brief text illustrate the wonders of little girls' hair styles.
by Dinah Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Charming photographs and a brief text illustrate the wonders of little girls' hair styles.
Hair For Mama
by Kelly A. Tinkham
Illustrator: Amy June Bates
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
When chemotherapy causes Mama to avoid the annual family photofest, Marcus decides to offer his own hair. Loving illustrations.
by Kelly A. Tinkham
Illustrator: Amy June Bates
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
When chemotherapy causes Mama to avoid the annual family photofest, Marcus decides to offer his own hair. Loving illustrations.
Heat Wave
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A pre-air conditioning heat wave with engaging brush and ink illustrations.
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A pre-air conditioning heat wave with engaging brush and ink illustrations.
Helen, Ethel & the Crazy Quilt
by Nancy Orr Johnson Jensen
Illustrator: Dawn Peterson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Two ten-year-olds, Helen Keller and Ethel Orr, develop a friendship through letters. Archival photographs, watercolors and actual artifacts enhance the tale.
by Nancy Orr Johnson Jensen
Illustrator: Dawn Peterson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Two ten-year-olds, Helen Keller and Ethel Orr, develop a friendship through letters. Archival photographs, watercolors and actual artifacts enhance the tale.
Horrible Harry Cracks The Code
by Suzy Kline
Illustrator: Frank Remkiewicz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The second best detective in the world must maintain his reputation by learning more about math in order to solve a mystery.
by Suzy Kline
Illustrator: Frank Remkiewicz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The second best detective in the world must maintain his reputation by learning more about math in order to solve a mystery.
How the Ladies Stopped the Wind
by Bruce McMillan
Illustrator: Gunnella
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Women in an Icelandic village decide to plant trees to stop the wind, but the sheep think otherwise. Oil paintings in folk art style.
by Bruce McMillan
Illustrator: Gunnella
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Women in an Icelandic village decide to plant trees to stop the wind, but the sheep think otherwise. Oil paintings in folk art style.
I Am Invited to a Party!
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Elephant Gerald and Piggie share their deep friendship through simple and sincere actions. Humorous, cartoonish illustrations.
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Elephant Gerald and Piggie share their deep friendship through simple and sincere actions. Humorous, cartoonish illustrations.
I'd Really Like To Eat A Child
by Sylviane Donnio
Illustrator: Dorothée de Monfried
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A very young crocodile learns that good nutrition is the secret to growing and realizing his dream--to eat a child. Humerous illustrations,
by Sylviane Donnio
Illustrator: Dorothée de Monfried
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A very young crocodile learns that good nutrition is the secret to growing and realizing his dream--to eat a child. Humerous illustrations,
Iggy Peck, Architect
by Andrea Beaty
Illustrator: David Roberts
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Iggy Peck's interest in architecture is squashed by a teacher, but is rekindled soon after. Stylized watercolor illustrations.
by Andrea Beaty
Illustrator: David Roberts
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Iggy Peck's interest in architecture is squashed by a teacher, but is rekindled soon after. Stylized watercolor illustrations.
I Remember Abuelito
by Janice Levy
Illustrator: Loretta Lopez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A heartfelt story of a young girl celebrating her recently deceased grandfather on ‘The Day of the Dead' in Mexico. Informative illustrations, art and cooking projects.
by Janice Levy
Illustrator: Loretta Lopez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A heartfelt story of a young girl celebrating her recently deceased grandfather on ‘The Day of the Dead' in Mexico. Informative illustrations, art and cooking projects.
Jamie And Angus Together
by Anne Fine
Illustrator: Penny Dale
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A boy and his favorite toy share adventures and survive an attempt at separation. Whimsical pencil illustrations.
by Anne Fine
Illustrator: Penny Dale
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A boy and his favorite toy share adventures and survive an attempt at separation. Whimsical pencil illustrations.
Junk Man's Daughter
by Sonia Levitin
Illustrator: Guy Porfirio
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Warm gentle paintings enhance this tale of an immigrant family's struggle to succeed in America.
by Sonia Levitin
Illustrator: Guy Porfirio
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Warm gentle paintings enhance this tale of an immigrant family's struggle to succeed in America.