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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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?
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.