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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Tae Kwon Do!
by Terry Pierce
Illustrator: Todd Bonita
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The Asian sport/exercise in simple text with clear illustrations.
by Terry Pierce
Illustrator: Todd Bonita
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The Asian sport/exercise in simple text with clear illustrations.
Teacher's Pets
by Dayle Ann Dodds
Illustrator: Marylin Hafner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Miss Fry's students bring in their pets for “Show and Tell,” her class becomes a mini zoo.
by Dayle Ann Dodds
Illustrator: Marylin Hafner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Miss Fry's students bring in their pets for “Show and Tell,” her class becomes a mini zoo.
Ten-Gallon Bart
by Susan Stevens Crummel
Illustrator: Dorothy Donohue
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The sheriff of Dog City takes on Billy the Kid, roughest goat in the West. A hilarious read-aloud with extraordinary, textured paper illustrations.
by Susan Stevens Crummel
Illustrator: Dorothy Donohue
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The sheriff of Dog City takes on Billy the Kid, roughest goat in the West. A hilarious read-aloud with extraordinary, textured paper illustrations.
The Adventures of Polo
written and ill. by Regis Faller
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Bob, the dog sets out to explore the world and has many whimsical adventures.
written and ill. by Regis Faller
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Bob, the dog sets out to explore the world and has many whimsical adventures.
The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela
by Cristina Kessler
Illustrator: Leonard Jenkins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
In the mountains of Ethiopia, a young girl shows that she too can be a beekeeper. The rich mixed-media art reflects the African environment.
by Cristina Kessler
Illustrator: Leonard Jenkins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
In the mountains of Ethiopia, a young girl shows that she too can be a beekeeper. The rich mixed-media art reflects the African environment.
The Best Winds
by Laura E. Williams
Illustrator: Eujin Kim Neilan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A grandson learns to value his grandfather and traditional Korean customs as they build a kite together. Exquisite acrylics.
by Laura E. Williams
Illustrator: Eujin Kim Neilan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A grandson learns to value his grandfather and traditional Korean customs as they build a kite together. Exquisite acrylics.
The Boy Who Saved Cleveland
by James Cross Giblin
Illustrator: Michael Dooling
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
In 1798, ten-year-old Seth shows physical and moral strength, helping his family and neighbors survive a malaria epidemic.
by James Cross Giblin
Illustrator: Michael Dooling
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
In 1798, ten-year-old Seth shows physical and moral strength, helping his family and neighbors survive a malaria epidemic.
The Daddy Goose Treasury
as told to Vivian French
Illustrator: AnnaLaura Cantone, Ross Collins, Joelle Dreidemy, Andrea Huseinovic
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Humpty Dumpty, Mary Quite Contrary and other nursery rhyme favorites are characters in further adventures. Humorously illustrated. Great read aloud.
as told to Vivian French
Illustrator: AnnaLaura Cantone, Ross Collins, Joelle Dreidemy, Andrea Huseinovic
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Humpty Dumpty, Mary Quite Contrary and other nursery rhyme favorites are characters in further adventures. Humorously illustrated. Great read aloud.
The Day the Dragon Danced
by Kay Haugaard
Illustrator: Carolyn Reed Barritt
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The Chinese New Year is celebrated by the entire community in a California town. Sugar's dad, an African-American and his fellow Kung Fu students dance in the parade.
by Kay Haugaard
Illustrator: Carolyn Reed Barritt
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
The Chinese New Year is celebrated by the entire community in a California town. Sugar's dad, an African-American and his fellow Kung Fu students dance in the parade.
The Everything Seed
by Carole Martignacco
Illustrator: Joy Troyer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A new creation myth with images of a still developing universe. Batik artwork.
by Carole Martignacco
Illustrator: Joy Troyer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A new creation myth with images of a still developing universe. Batik artwork.
The Fire
by Annette Griessman
Illustrator: Leonid Gore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A family loses its home, but not each other, to a fire. Reassuring text and muted illustrations.
by Annette Griessman
Illustrator: Leonid Gore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A family loses its home, but not each other, to a fire. Reassuring text and muted illustrations.
The First Marathon
by Susan Reynolds
Illustrator: Daniel Minter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
How Pheidippides ran during the Battle of Marathon in ancient Greece and inspired the popular long-distance running sport of today.
by Susan Reynolds
Illustrator: Daniel Minter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
How Pheidippides ran during the Battle of Marathon in ancient Greece and inspired the popular long-distance running sport of today.
The Great American Mousical
by Julie Andrews Edwards
Illustrator: Tony Walton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A group of theatrical mice see that the show goes on in the face of many hardships. Comical black and white illustrations. Theatrical glossary.
by Julie Andrews Edwards
Illustrator: Tony Walton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A group of theatrical mice see that the show goes on in the face of many hardships. Comical black and white illustrations. Theatrical glossary.
The Gum Chewing Rattler
by Joe Hayes
Illustrator: Antonio Castro L.
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Can bubble gum save your life if you're tangling with a rattlesnake? A tall tale with dramatic illustrations from unusual perspectives.
by Joe Hayes
Illustrator: Antonio Castro L.
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Can bubble gum save your life if you're tangling with a rattlesnake? A tall tale with dramatic illustrations from unusual perspectives.
The Last Day of School
by Louise Borden
Illustrator: Adam Gustavson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A tender look at the parting of a teacher and her students, with special attention to shy Matthew Perez who has a lasting good-bye gift.
by Louise Borden
Illustrator: Adam Gustavson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A tender look at the parting of a teacher and her students, with special attention to shy Matthew Perez who has a lasting good-bye gift.
The Lemon Sisters
by Andrea Cheng
Illustrator: Tatjana Mai-Wyss
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
On a snowy day, three young sisters befriend three older sisters ready to relive their childhood joys. Watercolor, gouache and collage illustrations.
by Andrea Cheng
Illustrator: Tatjana Mai-Wyss
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
On a snowy day, three young sisters befriend three older sisters ready to relive their childhood joys. Watercolor, gouache and collage illustrations.
Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie
A revolting rhyme by Judy Sierra
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A romp of a poem with cartoon drawings.
A revolting rhyme by Judy Sierra
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A romp of a poem with cartoon drawings.
The Magic Horse of Han Gan
written and ill. by Chen Jiang Hong
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A magic paintbrush can bring horses to life -- and possibly into danger. Illustrated using the same painting-on-silk technique employed by Han Gan.
written and ill. by Chen Jiang Hong
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A magic paintbrush can bring horses to life -- and possibly into danger. Illustrated using the same painting-on-silk technique employed by Han Gan.
The Marvelous misadventures of...Fun-Boy
written and ill. by Ralph Cosentimo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Nearly wordless, thoroughly hilarious vignettes portray moments in the life of a young boy and his friends.
written and ill. by Ralph Cosentimo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Nearly wordless, thoroughly hilarious vignettes portray moments in the life of a young boy and his friends.
The New Girl...and Me
by Jacqui Robbins
Illustrator: Matt Phelan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Two girls at school become friends when one is able to help the other “feel at home.”
by Jacqui Robbins
Illustrator: Matt Phelan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Two girls at school become friends when one is able to help the other “feel at home.”
The Phantom Mudder
by Darrel and Sally Odgers
Illustrator: Janine Dawson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Lively, funny tales for both lovers of dogs and crime novels.
by Darrel and Sally Odgers
Illustrator: Janine Dawson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Lively, funny tales for both lovers of dogs and crime novels.
The Room of Wonders
written and ill. by Sergio Ruzzier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A chain reaction results when Pius Pelosi, a pack rat, known for his vast collection, rids himself of his first finding. Whimsical illustrations.
written and ill. by Sergio Ruzzier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A chain reaction results when Pius Pelosi, a pack rat, known for his vast collection, rids himself of his first finding. Whimsical illustrations.
The Scarves
written and ill. by Daniela Bunge
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A grandchild attempts to reunite his separated grandparents when he sees how unhappy they are. Colorful, stylized illustrations.
written and ill. by Daniela Bunge
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
A grandchild attempts to reunite his separated grandparents when he sees how unhappy they are. Colorful, stylized illustrations.
The Secret-Keeper
by Kate Coombs
Illustrator: Heather M. Solomon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Kalli falls ill after sharing the villagers' secrets, she discovers the most important secret of all. Moving, multi-media illustrations.
by Kate Coombs
Illustrator: Heather M. Solomon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
When Kalli falls ill after sharing the villagers' secrets, she discovers the most important secret of all. Moving, multi-media illustrations.
The Secret Lunch Special
written and ill. by Peter Catalanotto
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Emily deals with a new school bus driver, a lost lunch and gains a new friend.
written and ill. by Peter Catalanotto
Ages: 6+
Published: 2006
Emily deals with a new school bus driver, a lost lunch and gains a new friend.