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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Flotsam
written and ill. by David Wiesner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
On the beach, a boy discovers a camera with photos of a fantastical underwater journey. Wordlesss, with imaginative, detailed watercolors.
written and ill. by David Wiesner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
On the beach, a boy discovers a camera with photos of a fantastical underwater journey. Wordlesss, with imaginative, detailed watercolors.
Galen's Camera
by Jill Kalz
Illustrator: Ji Sun Lee
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Ordinary things can seem very different in the photographs Galen takes.
by Jill Kalz
Illustrator: Ji Sun Lee
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Ordinary things can seem very different in the photographs Galen takes.
George Crum and the Saratoga Chip
by Gaylia Taylor
Illustrator: Frank Morrison
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The history of a popular snack foods. Expressive acrylics.
by Gaylia Taylor
Illustrator: Frank Morrison
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The history of a popular snack foods. Expressive acrylics.
George Did It
by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
Illustrator: Larry Day
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
How the Father of our country became the President of the United States. Humorously told and illustrated.
by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
Illustrator: Larry Day
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
How the Father of our country became the President of the United States. Humorously told and illustrated.
Grady the Goose
by Denise Brennan-Nelson
Illustrator: Michael Glenn Monroe
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Young Grady is left behind when her family flies to a warmer climate, but a helpful farmer reunites them. Realistic paintings. Facts about Canadian geese
by Denise Brennan-Nelson
Illustrator: Michael Glenn Monroe
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Young Grady is left behind when her family flies to a warmer climate, but a helpful farmer reunites them. Realistic paintings. Facts about Canadian geese
Grandpa's Clock
by Rachna Gilmore
Illustrator: Amy Meissner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Grandpa has a heart attack, Cayley knows how to help him recover. Sensitive artwork.
by Rachna Gilmore
Illustrator: Amy Meissner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Grandpa has a heart attack, Cayley knows how to help him recover. Sensitive artwork.
Hanne's Quest
written and ill. by Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The speckled hen quietly tries to save Mem Pockets' farm.
written and ill. by Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The speckled hen quietly tries to save Mem Pockets' farm.
Hansel & Gretel
retold and ill. by Will Moses
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A faithful retelling of the classic GRimm's folktale about the two clever children threatened by a witch. Imaginative, folk-art style illustrations.
retold and ill. by Will Moses
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A faithful retelling of the classic GRimm's folktale about the two clever children threatened by a witch. Imaginative, folk-art style illustrations.
Happy Birthday , Jamela!
written and ill. by Niki Daly
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Using creativity and hard work, Jamela takes responsibility for her mistakes and earns her reward. Colorful watercolors.
written and ill. by Niki Daly
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Using creativity and hard work, Jamela takes responsibility for her mistakes and earns her reward. Colorful watercolors.
Harry the Poisonous Centipede Goes to Sea
by Lynne Reid Banks
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Three tropical centipedes take an unexpected journey with a boatload of bananas and have a narrow escape from Hoo-Mins.
by Lynne Reid Banks
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Three tropical centipedes take an unexpected journey with a boatload of bananas and have a narrow escape from Hoo-Mins.
Harvey the Gardener
written and ill. by Lars Klinting
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Chip helps the busy beaver plant, grow and cook delicious beans. Includes gardening tips. Descriptive watercolors.
written and ill. by Lars Klinting
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Chip helps the busy beaver plant, grow and cook delicious beans. Includes gardening tips. Descriptive watercolors.
Henrietta
written and ill. by Martine Murray
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Spirited Henrietta invites us to muse with her about her real and fantasy worlds. Whimsical illustrations.
written and ill. by Martine Murray
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Spirited Henrietta invites us to muse with her about her real and fantasy worlds. Whimsical illustrations.
How the Moon Regained Her Shape
by Janet Ruth Heller
Illustrator: Ben Hodson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A Native American description of the phases of the moon as a response to bullying by the sun. Colorful stylized illustrations.
by Janet Ruth Heller
Illustrator: Ben Hodson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A Native American description of the phases of the moon as a response to bullying by the sun. Colorful stylized illustrations.
If You Were a Parrot
by Katherine Rawson
Illustrator: Sherry Rogers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A humorous look at how a parrot spends its day. How to play with and care for your bird.
by Katherine Rawson
Illustrator: Sherry Rogers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A humorous look at how a parrot spends its day. How to play with and care for your bird.
I Lost My Tooth in Africa
by Penda Diakité
Illustrator: Baba Wagué Diakité
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When a young girl visits West African relatives, her loose tooth brings the African “tooth fairy.” Vibrant folk art illustrations.
by Penda Diakité
Illustrator: Baba Wagué Diakité
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When a young girl visits West African relatives, her loose tooth brings the African “tooth fairy.” Vibrant folk art illustrations.
In the Doghouse
by Leslie Kimmelman
Illustrator: True Kelley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
An ice-cream eating dog and his best friend Emma share four delightfully illustrated adventures.
by Leslie Kimmelman
Illustrator: True Kelley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
An ice-cream eating dog and his best friend Emma share four delightfully illustrated adventures.
Invasion of the Pig Sisters
by Lisa Wheeler
Illustrator: Frank Ansley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Chip's piglets are afraid of his friend wolf until wolf changes his plans for them.
by Lisa Wheeler
Illustrator: Frank Ansley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Chip's piglets are afraid of his friend wolf until wolf changes his plans for them.
Inventor McGregor
by Kathleen T. Pelley
Illustrator: Michael Chesworth
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Hector McGregor discovers that he can invent almost anything as long as he is surrounded by the world he loves. Humorous watercolors.
by Kathleen T. Pelley
Illustrator: Michael Chesworth
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Hector McGregor discovers that he can invent almost anything as long as he is surrounded by the world he loves. Humorous watercolors.
It's a Beautiful Day!
by Jean Haddon
Illustrator: Vicky Enright
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Repetitive rhyming riddles about animals in their natural habitats. Endearing illustrations.
by Jean Haddon
Illustrator: Vicky Enright
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Repetitive rhyming riddles about animals in their natural habitats. Endearing illustrations.
Ivy + Bean
by annie barrows
Illustrator: sophie blackall
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Two imaginative girls discover one another, while one is pestering her sister.
by annie barrows
Illustrator: sophie blackall
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Two imaginative girls discover one another, while one is pestering her sister.
Jake's 100th Day of School
by Lester L. Laminack
Illustrator: Judy Love
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A caring principal helps Jake regain his excitement about the 100th day of school.
by Lester L. Laminack
Illustrator: Judy Love
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A caring principal helps Jake regain his excitement about the 100th day of school.
Josias, Hold the Book
by Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren
Illustrator: Nicole Tadgell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
After trying in vain to grow his family's vegetable garden, Josias finds the solution in a book. Evocative watercolors.
by Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren
Illustrator: Nicole Tadgell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
After trying in vain to grow his family's vegetable garden, Josias finds the solution in a book. Evocative watercolors.
Just Kidding
by Trudy Ludwig
Illustrator: Adam Gustavson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
“When a joke has hard edges, it can cut you to pieces.” D.J. learns to live with Vince's hurtful teasing. Includes resources on dealing with bullying.
by Trudy Ludwig
Illustrator: Adam Gustavson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
“When a joke has hard edges, it can cut you to pieces.” D.J. learns to live with Vince's hurtful teasing. Includes resources on dealing with bullying.
Keeper of Soles
by Teresa Bateman
Illustrator: Yayo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
An accomplished and clever cobbler manages to outwit death--for a time. Amusing acrylics.
by Teresa Bateman
Illustrator: Yayo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
An accomplished and clever cobbler manages to outwit death--for a time. Amusing acrylics.
Learning to Fly
written and ill. by Sebastian Meschenmoser
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Can a penguin be taught to fly?
written and ill. by Sebastian Meschenmoser
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Can a penguin be taught to fly?