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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My Car Trip
by Sindy McKay
Illustrator: Meredith Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Told in simple rhymes with large colorful illustrations, a young boy travels to visit his grandfather out in the country.
by Sindy McKay
Illustrator: Meredith Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Told in simple rhymes with large colorful illustrations, a young boy travels to visit his grandfather out in the country.
New York is English, Chatta-Nooga is Greek.
written and ill. by Chris Raschka
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
The origins of many city names are included in this whimsical story of a party given by lordly New York. Wonderful watercolor personifications of the cities.
written and ill. by Chris Raschka
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
The origins of many city names are included in this whimsical story of a party given by lordly New York. Wonderful watercolor personifications of the cities.
Nobody's Diggier Than a Dog
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Illustrator: Beppe Giacobbe
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Various canines and their various ways, with illustrations as humorous as the rhythmic text.
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Illustrator: Beppe Giacobbe
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Various canines and their various ways, with illustrations as humorous as the rhythmic text.
Not-So-Weird Emma
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Emma, a new student, and her third grade class invent nicknames, funny at first, but then hurtful.
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Emma, a new student, and her third grade class invent nicknames, funny at first, but then hurtful.
Ocean Whisper
written and ill. by Dennis Rockhill
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
A boy dreams of being a whale. Bilingual with dream-like illustrations.
written and ill. by Dennis Rockhill
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
A boy dreams of being a whale. Bilingual with dream-like illustrations.
Ogre Eats Everything
by Bethany Roberts
Illustrator: Marsha Winborn
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Hungry Ogre eats everything in sight, until May Belle teaches her friend to behave and to read.
by Bethany Roberts
Illustrator: Marsha Winborn
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Hungry Ogre eats everything in sight, until May Belle teaches her friend to behave and to read.
Once Upon an Ordinary School Day
by Colin McNaughton
Illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
When a boy meets his colorful new teacher, a mundane day becomes anything but. Child-like imaginative watercolors.
by Colin McNaughton
Illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
When a boy meets his colorful new teacher, a mundane day becomes anything but. Child-like imaginative watercolors.
One Nosy Pup
by Carol Wallace
Illustrator: Steve Bjorkman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Poky the pup befriends an abandoned hamster.
by Carol Wallace
Illustrator: Steve Bjorkman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Poky the pup befriends an abandoned hamster.
Only Emma
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Eight-year-old Emma is a happy only child until her life is disrupted by the visit of a four-year-old.
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Eight-year-old Emma is a happy only child until her life is disrupted by the visit of a four-year-old.
Orange You Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown?
by Paula Danziger
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Amber Brown enjoys a fantastic Halloween celebration, while wondering if her parents' arguments will continue.
by Paula Danziger
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Amber Brown enjoys a fantastic Halloween celebration, while wondering if her parents' arguments will continue.
Our Tree Named Steve
by Alan Zweibel
Illustrator: David Catrow
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
A family shares many happy years with a beloved old tree on their lawn. Buoyant illustrations.
by Alan Zweibel
Illustrator: David Catrow
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
A family shares many happy years with a beloved old tree on their lawn. Buoyant illustrations.
Peach Heaven
written and ill. by Yangsook Choi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
When it “rained peaches” in Puchon, South Korea, Yangsook found a way to save the precious peach crop.
written and ill. by Yangsook Choi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
When it “rained peaches” in Puchon, South Korea, Yangsook found a way to save the precious peach crop.
Pirate's Eye
written and ill. by Robert Priest
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
A pirate's lost glass eye gives a pauper a glimpse of pirate life as well as a gift. Airbrushed enamel illustrations.
written and ill. by Robert Priest
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
A pirate's lost glass eye gives a pauper a glimpse of pirate life as well as a gift. Airbrushed enamel illustrations.
Precious and the Boo Hag
by Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrator: Onawumi Jean Moss
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Can Precious, home alone with a stomachache, outsmart the fabled Boo Hag's tricks? Imaginative folk art style illustrations.
by Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrator: Onawumi Jean Moss
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Can Precious, home alone with a stomachache, outsmart the fabled Boo Hag's tricks? Imaginative folk art style illustrations.
Pup and Hound Stay Up Late
by Susan Hood
Illustrator: Linda Hendry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Hound notices that Pup is missing all night and sleeps all day, so he follows him.
by Susan Hood
Illustrator: Linda Hendry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Hound notices that Pup is missing all night and sleeps all day, so he follows him.
Queen Sophie Hartley
by Stephanie Greene
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Trying to find something that she is “good at” in her family of achievers, Sophie explores new friendships and relationships.
by Stephanie Greene
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Trying to find something that she is “good at” in her family of achievers, Sophie explores new friendships and relationships.
Quinito's Neighborhood: El Vecindario de Quinito
by Ina Cumpiano
Illustrator: José Ramírez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
In a bilingual text, Quinito describes the people in his family and his community--their jobs and their relationships. Glowing acrylic paintings.
by Ina Cumpiano
Illustrator: José Ramírez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
In a bilingual text, Quinito describes the people in his family and his community--their jobs and their relationships. Glowing acrylic paintings.
Root Beer and Banana
by Sarah Sullivan
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
There's nothing like an ice-cold ice pop on a hot day--except maybe sharing it. Warm expressive illustrations.
by Sarah Sullivan
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
There's nothing like an ice-cold ice pop on a hot day--except maybe sharing it. Warm expressive illustrations.
Rosalie, My Rosalie
by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Illustrator: John Bendall-Brunello
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
A girl who longs for a pet lovingly cares for a duckling until it outgrows its home.
by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Illustrator: John Bendall-Brunello
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
A girl who longs for a pet lovingly cares for a duckling until it outgrows its home.
Rose and Riley Come and Go
by Jane Cutler
Illustrator: Thomas F. Yezerski
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Two good friends , a vole and a groundhog, share three outdoor adventures.
by Jane Cutler
Illustrator: Thomas F. Yezerski
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Two good friends , a vole and a groundhog, share three outdoor adventures.
Roy Makes a Car
by Mary E. Lyons
Illustrator: Terry Widener
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
You, too, can make an accident-proof car. Based on an imaginative adventure.
by Mary E. Lyons
Illustrator: Terry Widener
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
You, too, can make an accident-proof car. Based on an imaginative adventure.
Ruby Paints a Picture
by Susan Hill
Illustrator: Margie Moore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Ruby's friends all want to be in her painting, but will they be happy with the result? Humorous illustrations.
by Susan Hill
Illustrator: Margie Moore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Ruby's friends all want to be in her painting, but will they be happy with the result? Humorous illustrations.
Sammy: The Classroom Guinea Pig
written and ill. by Alix Berenzy
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Mrs. B's early elementary class learns a great deal about animal behavior from Sammy. Delicate detailed illustrations and facts about guinea pigs.
written and ill. by Alix Berenzy
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Mrs. B's early elementary class learns a great deal about animal behavior from Sammy. Delicate detailed illustrations and facts about guinea pigs.
Saving Strawberry Farm
by Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrator: Rachel Isadora
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
During the Depression era, Davey helps to organize friends and neighbors by planning a “penny auction” to save Miss Elsies's Strawberry Farm.
by Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrator: Rachel Isadora
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
During the Depression era, Davey helps to organize friends and neighbors by planning a “penny auction” to save Miss Elsies's Strawberry Farm.
Sea Surprise
written and ill. by Leo Landry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Sea creatures join forces to help eel get his zap back. An early chapter book.
written and ill. by Leo Landry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2005
Sea creatures join forces to help eel get his zap back. An early chapter book.