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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Letters From a Desperate Dog
written and ill. by Eileen Christelow
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Emma seeks the advice of a canine columnist who helps her earn her owner's respect. Pen and ink cartoons.
written and ill. by Eileen Christelow
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Emma seeks the advice of a canine columnist who helps her earn her owner's respect. Pen and ink cartoons.
Lilly's Big Day
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Lilly expects to be a flower girl at her teacher's wedding, but she is in for a big surprise. Humorous watercolor illustrations.
written and ill. by Kevin Henkes
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Lilly expects to be a flower girl at her teacher's wedding, but she is in for a big surprise. Humorous watercolor illustrations.
Lionel and the Book of Beasts
by E. Nesbit
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A very young King cannot resist opening a magic book. Detailed illustrations recreate the imaginary kingdom.
by E. Nesbit
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A very young King cannot resist opening a magic book. Detailed illustrations recreate the imaginary kingdom.
Little Lost Bat
by Sandra Markle
Illustrator: Alan Marks
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
What happens when a newborn Mexican free-tailed bat's mother is eaten by a predator? Soft watercolors.
by Sandra Markle
Illustrator: Alan Marks
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
What happens when a newborn Mexican free-tailed bat's mother is eaten by a predator? Soft watercolors.
Luck
by Jean Craighead George
Illustrator: Wendell Minor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Ayoung sandhill crane makes the long journey from Texas to Siberia and back.
by Jean Craighead George
Illustrator: Wendell Minor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Ayoung sandhill crane makes the long journey from Texas to Siberia and back.
Mackinac Bridge
by Gloria Whelan
Illustrator: Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Through a young boy's eyes, the historical creation of an extraodinary structure comes to life.
by Gloria Whelan
Illustrator: Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Through a young boy's eyes, the historical creation of an extraodinary structure comes to life.
Maggie's Amerikay
by Barbara Timberlake Russell
Illustrator: Jim Burke
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
In early twentieth century New Orleans, a recent Irish immigrant discovers that both she and an African-American boy can have valid dreams. Soulful paintings.
by Barbara Timberlake Russell
Illustrator: Jim Burke
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
In early twentieth century New Orleans, a recent Irish immigrant discovers that both she and an African-American boy can have valid dreams. Soulful paintings.
Mama, I'll Give You the World
by Roni Schotter
Illustrator: S. Saelig Gallagher
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Luisa expresses her love for her mother with a simple gift. Warm, sensitive illustrations.
by Roni Schotter
Illustrator: S. Saelig Gallagher
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Luisa expresses her love for her mother with a simple gift. Warm, sensitive illustrations.
Max's Words
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Boris Kulikov
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Max envies his brother's stamp and coin collections, but ends up with something even better. Engaging illustrations.
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Boris Kulikov
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Max envies his brother's stamp and coin collections, but ends up with something even better. Engaging illustrations.
Melissa Parkington's Beautiful, B eautiful Hair
by Pat Brisson
Illustrator: Suzanne Bloom
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A young girl helps others and shows her family that inner beauty is the most special kind. Warm, gouache and colored-pencil illustrations.
by Pat Brisson
Illustrator: Suzanne Bloom
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A young girl helps others and shows her family that inner beauty is the most special kind. Warm, gouache and colored-pencil illustrations.
Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Mercy, a spoiled but absolutely charming pig, decides she wants to drive her family's 1959 Cadillac.
by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Mercy, a spoiled but absolutely charming pig, decides she wants to drive her family's 1959 Cadillac.
Mia's Story
written and ill. by Michael Foreman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A family brings love and beauty to their impoverished surroundings in the Andes Mountains. Soft watercolor and pencil illustrations.
written and ill. by Michael Foreman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A family brings love and beauty to their impoverished surroundings in the Andes Mountains. Soft watercolor and pencil illustrations.
Mrs. Crump's Cat
by Linda Smith
Illustrator: David Roberts
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
An unexpected visitor transforms the life of a lonely woman.
by Linda Smith
Illustrator: David Roberts
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
An unexpected visitor transforms the life of a lonely woman.
Museum Trip
written and ill. by Barbara Lehman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A lost boy turns a museum trip into an unexpected adventure. Bright, watercolor cartoon-like art.
written and ill. by Barbara Lehman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A lost boy turns a museum trip into an unexpected adventure. Bright, watercolor cartoon-like art.
My Father's Shop
written and ill. by Satomi Ichikawa
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Mustafa shows his colorful carpet to friends in the Moroccan marketplace, he attracts a colorful rooster and meets many different people.
written and ill. by Satomi Ichikawa
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Mustafa shows his colorful carpet to friends in the Moroccan marketplace, he attracts a colorful rooster and meets many different people.
My Mei Mei
written and ill. by Ed Young
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The growing relationship between two adopted daughters. Based on the author's own children. Striking collages.
written and ill. by Ed Young
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The growing relationship between two adopted daughters. Based on the author's own children. Striking collages.
My Mom's Wedding
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Lisa Papp
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
On the day of her mother's remarriage, seven-year-old Pinky comes to terms with her parents' divorce. Soft watercolors.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Lisa Papp
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
On the day of her mother's remarriage, seven-year-old Pinky comes to terms with her parents' divorce. Soft watercolors.
Napí Goes to the Mountain
by Antonio Ramírez
Illustrator: Domi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Colorful, dramatic watercolorsenhance this native Mexican adventure of two chikdren who embark on a dream-like quest for their missing father.
by Antonio Ramírez
Illustrator: Domi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Colorful, dramatic watercolorsenhance this native Mexican adventure of two chikdren who embark on a dream-like quest for their missing father.
Night Boat to Freedom
by Margot Theis Raven
Illustrator: E.B. Lewis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A slave boy and his Granny help row others--and themselves--to freedom. Masterful watercolors.
by Margot Theis Raven
Illustrator: E.B. Lewis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A slave boy and his Granny help row others--and themselves--to freedom. Masterful watercolors.
Now & Ben
written and ill. by Gene Barreta
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The extraordinary accomplishments of this founding father. Humorous watercolors.
written and ill. by Gene Barreta
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The extraordinary accomplishments of this founding father. Humorous watercolors.
One Green Apple
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Ted Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
During a class trip, a newly arrived Muslim slowly acquires a blossoming sense of inclusion.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Ted Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
During a class trip, a newly arrived Muslim slowly acquires a blossoming sense of inclusion.
One Potato, Two Potato
by Cynthia DeFelice
Illustrator: Andrea Uren
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Finding a magical pot brought more things to the O'Grady's lives, but didn't affect their contentment and generosity. Humorous illustrations.
by Cynthia DeFelice
Illustrator: Andrea Uren
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Finding a magical pot brought more things to the O'Grady's lives, but didn't affect their contentment and generosity. Humorous illustrations.
One Smart Cookie
written and ill. by John Nez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A smart literate dog inspires his young owners to take a greater interest in reading and writing.
written and ill. by John Nez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A smart literate dog inspires his young owners to take a greater interest in reading and writing.
On the Go with Mr. and Mrs. Green
written and ill. by Keith Baker
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
More adventures with this loving alligator pair--inventions, mysterious cakes and magic tricks.
written and ill. by Keith Baker
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
More adventures with this loving alligator pair--inventions, mysterious cakes and magic tricks.