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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Phineas L. MacGuire...Erupts!
by Frances O'Roark Dowell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Mac and his classmates work hard to get ready for the middle school science fair challenged by the need to cooperate.
by Frances O'Roark Dowell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Mac and his classmates work hard to get ready for the middle school science fair challenged by the need to cooperate.
Pirate Mom
by Deborah Underwood
Illustrator: Stephen Gilpin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Pete loves playing a pirate, but finds it difficult when his Mom becomes one.
by Deborah Underwood
Illustrator: Stephen Gilpin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Pete loves playing a pirate, but finds it difficult when his Mom becomes one.
Polar Bear Cub
by Jacqueline Moody-Luther
Illustrator: Cathy Trachock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
See: Black Bear Cub
by Jacqueline Moody-Luther
Illustrator: Cathy Trachock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
See: Black Bear Cub
Prince Silencio
written and ill. by Anne Herbauts
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
How noise and silence are tolerable (and appreciated!) as long as one balances the other.
written and ill. by Anne Herbauts
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
How noise and silence are tolerable (and appreciated!) as long as one balances the other.
Probuditi!
written and ill. by Chris Van Allsburg
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Copying a magician he'd seen, Calvin hypnotizes his little sister. Then he cannot break the spell.
written and ill. by Chris Van Allsburg
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Copying a magician he'd seen, Calvin hypnotizes his little sister. Then he cannot break the spell.
Rafi and Rosi: Carnival!
written and ill. by Lulu Delacre
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Funny tales of Puerto Rican siblings experiencing the joys of Carnival. Glossary and craft directions included.
written and ill. by Lulu Delacre
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Funny tales of Puerto Rican siblings experiencing the joys of Carnival. Glossary and craft directions included.
Rebekkah's Journey
by Ann E. Burg
Illustrator: Joel Iskowitz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A mother and daughter come to America as part of a rescue mission during World War II. Poignant, muted illustrations.
by Ann E. Burg
Illustrator: Joel Iskowitz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A mother and daughter come to America as part of a rescue mission during World War II. Poignant, muted illustrations.
Roasted Peanuts
written and ill. by Tim Egan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Jackson doesn't make the teeam, Sam helps him use his special talent to stay in the game.
written and ill. by Tim Egan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Jackson doesn't make the teeam, Sam helps him use his special talent to stay in the game.
Rosy Cole's Memoir Explosion
written and ill. by Sheila Greenwald
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The joys and disasters of writing a memoir.
written and ill. by Sheila Greenwald
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The joys and disasters of writing a memoir.
Roxie and the Hooligans
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Illustrator: Alexandra Boiger
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Roxie hates school where the bullies lie in wait, but when they are marooned on a desert island, she saves them all.
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Illustrator: Alexandra Boiger
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Roxie hates school where the bullies lie in wait, but when they are marooned on a desert island, she saves them all.
Ruby Lu Empress of Everything
by Lenore Look
Illustrator: Anne Wilsdorf
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Ruby Lu's life is never the same after her deaf cousin and her family emigrate from China. Includes an “Amazing Glossary.”
by Lenore Look
Illustrator: Anne Wilsdorf
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Ruby Lu's life is never the same after her deaf cousin and her family emigrate from China. Includes an “Amazing Glossary.”
Sally Jean the Bicycle Queen
by Cari Best
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A self-reliant and passionate cycler, progresses from a tricycle to her favorite yard sale bike.
by Cari Best
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A self-reliant and passionate cycler, progresses from a tricycle to her favorite yard sale bike.
Sam Bennett's New Shoes
written and ill. by Jennifer Thermes
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
After he gets a pair of new shoes, Sam learns about the family tradition of hiding old shoes for good luck.
written and ill. by Jennifer Thermes
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
After he gets a pair of new shoes, Sam learns about the family tradition of hiding old shoes for good luck.
Scaredy Squirrel
written and ill. by Mélanie Watt
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
An overly cautious squirrel fears venturing from his tree and daily routine.
written and ill. by Mélanie Watt
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
An overly cautious squirrel fears venturing from his tree and daily routine.
Secret of the Three Treasures
by Janni Lee Simner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Tierney West looks for buried treasure in her own neighborhood.
by Janni Lee Simner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Tierney West looks for buried treasure in her own neighborhood.
Singing Shijimi Clams
written and ill. by Naomi Kojima
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A mean witch and her cat are charmed into allowing their dinner clams to live. Amusing black-and-white drawings.
written and ill. by Naomi Kojima
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A mean witch and her cat are charmed into allowing their dinner clams to live. Amusing black-and-white drawings.
Sky Boys
by Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrator: James E. Ransome
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The triumphant rise of the Empire State Building during the Depression.
by Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrator: James E. Ransome
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The triumphant rise of the Empire State Building during the Depression.
Small Beauties
by Elvira Woodruff
Illustrator: Adam Rex
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Darcy's family migrates to America from Ireland, her collection of “rare beauties” is a welcome surprise. Evocative mixed-media illustrations.
by Elvira Woodruff
Illustrator: Adam Rex
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Darcy's family migrates to America from Ireland, her collection of “rare beauties” is a welcome surprise. Evocative mixed-media illustrations.
Soccer Camp
by David Bedford
Illustrator: Keith Brumpton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The Team's soccer adventures are complicated by Professor Gertie, her robot and her unusual inventions.
by David Bedford
Illustrator: Keith Brumpton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The Team's soccer adventures are complicated by Professor Gertie, her robot and her unusual inventions.
Sofie and the City
by Karima Grant
Illustrator: Janet Montecalvo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Sofie misses life in Senegal until a friend shows her the pleasures of her new city. Cheerful pastel drawings.
by Karima Grant
Illustrator: Janet Montecalvo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Sofie misses life in Senegal until a friend shows her the pleasures of her new city. Cheerful pastel drawings.
Star Jumper
written and ill. by Frank Asch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The amazing, hilarious adventures of Alex, an ingenious young inventor. Black-and-white illustrations.
written and ill. by Frank Asch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The amazing, hilarious adventures of Alex, an ingenious young inventor. Black-and-white illustrations.
Super Emma
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Emma and her third-grade classmates deal with bullying, bravery and reconciliation.
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Emma and her third-grade classmates deal with bullying, bravery and reconciliation.
Superhero ABC
written and ill. by Bob McLeod
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Astro-Man, Bubble-Man, Captain Cloud. A fresh take on the ABCs with captivating comic book cartoons.
written and ill. by Bob McLeod
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Astro-Man, Bubble-Man, Captain Cloud. A fresh take on the ABCs with captivating comic book cartoons.
Survival of the Salmon
by Amanda Lumry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Riley and his family are off to Alaska to find out why the Pacific salmon are thriving there.
by Amanda Lumry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Riley and his family are off to Alaska to find out why the Pacific salmon are thriving there.