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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Recess Riddles
by Marilyn Helmer
Illustrator: Jane Kurisu
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
See Funtime Riddles.
by Marilyn Helmer
Illustrator: Jane Kurisu
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
See Funtime Riddles.
Remember Grandma?
by Laura Langston
Illustrator: Lindsey Gardiner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
A gentle, loving family deals with dementia as Margaret helps grandmother to remember.
by Laura Langston
Illustrator: Lindsey Gardiner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
A gentle, loving family deals with dementia as Margaret helps grandmother to remember.
Ride Like the Wind
written and ill. by Bernie Fuchs
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
In 1860 a young mailman in the Wild West is rescued by his faithful horse. Magnificent illustrations.
written and ill. by Bernie Fuchs
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
In 1860 a young mailman in the Wild West is rescued by his faithful horse. Magnificent illustrations.
Rosetta, Rosetta, Sit by Me!
by Linda Walvoord
Illustrator: Eric Velasquez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
In 1848, Frederick Douglass' nine-year-old daughter struggles as the only African-American child in her school. Includes biographical information.
by Linda Walvoord
Illustrator: Eric Velasquez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
In 1848, Frederick Douglass' nine-year-old daughter struggles as the only African-American child in her school. Includes biographical information.
Ruby Lu, Brave and true
by Lenore Look
Illustrator: Anne Wilsdorf
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
The amusing adventures of a seven-year-old Chinese-American girl in Seattle. Includes many common Chinese expressions. Black and white illustraions.
by Lenore Look
Illustrator: Anne Wilsdorf
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
The amusing adventures of a seven-year-old Chinese-American girl in Seattle. Includes many common Chinese expressions. Black and white illustraions.
Sam Gets Lost
by Mary Labatt
Illustrator: Marisol Sarrazin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
The adventures of a sweet but trouble-prone dog.
by Mary Labatt
Illustrator: Marisol Sarrazin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
The adventures of a sweet but trouble-prone dog.
Sam Goes to School
by Mary Labatt
Illustrator: Marisol Sarrazin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
See: Sam Gets Lost
by Mary Labatt
Illustrator: Marisol Sarrazin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
See: Sam Gets Lost
Say Something
by Peggy Moss
Illustrator: Lea Lyon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Delicate watercolors illumine the tale of a young girl who first observes bullying and teasing silently, then learns to speak up. Discussion notes follow.
by Peggy Moss
Illustrator: Lea Lyon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Delicate watercolors illumine the tale of a young girl who first observes bullying and teasing silently, then learns to speak up. Discussion notes follow.
Shredderman
by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrator: Brian Biggs
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
The clever class nerd uses his wits and a classroom assignment to bring the class bully to justice.
by Wendelin Van Draanen
Illustrator: Brian Biggs
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
The clever class nerd uses his wits and a classroom assignment to bring the class bully to justice.
Sky
by Pamela Porter
Illustrator: Mary Jane Gerber
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
When a huge flood in Montana in 1964 washes away part of the Blackfeet Reservation, Georgia and her grandparents work hard to rebuild their lives.
by Pamela Porter
Illustrator: Mary Jane Gerber
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
When a huge flood in Montana in 1964 washes away part of the Blackfeet Reservation, Georgia and her grandparents work hard to rebuild their lives.
Sky Dancers
by Connie Ann Kirk
Illustrator: Christy Hale
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
In the 1930s, John Cloud watches his Papa work on the construction of the Empire State Building. A depiction of the Mohawk steelworkers and their families.
by Connie Ann Kirk
Illustrator: Christy Hale
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
In the 1930s, John Cloud watches his Papa work on the construction of the Empire State Building. A depiction of the Mohawk steelworkers and their families.
Stella and the Berry Thief
by Jane B. Mason
Illustrator: Loek Koopmans
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Stella learns about sharing from a berry-eating black bear.
by Jane B. Mason
Illustrator: Loek Koopmans
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Stella learns about sharing from a berry-eating black bear.
Sweet Music in Harlem
by Debbie A. Taylor
Illustrator: Frank Morrison
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Hunting for his great uncle's hat, a boy inadvertently collects some jazz greats for a photo.
by Debbie A. Taylor
Illustrator: Frank Morrison
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Hunting for his great uncle's hat, a boy inadvertently collects some jazz greats for a photo.
The A+ Custodian
by Louise Borden
Illustrator: Adam Gustavson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Children and adults plan an unusual tribute to their school custodian to show him how much they appreciate him.
by Louise Borden
Illustrator: Adam Gustavson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Children and adults plan an unusual tribute to their school custodian to show him how much they appreciate him.
The Best Cat in the World
by Lesléa Newman
Illustrator: Ronald Himler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Saddened by the death of his beloved cat, Victor learns in time that maybe the new cat will be ok.
by Lesléa Newman
Illustrator: Ronald Himler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Saddened by the death of his beloved cat, Victor learns in time that maybe the new cat will be ok.
The Biggest Soap
by Carole Lexa Schaefer
Illustrator: Stacey Dressen-McQueen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
On a South Pacific island, a young boy goes on an incident-filled journey to buy soap for his mother. Colorful, textured, mixed media illustrations.
by Carole Lexa Schaefer
Illustrator: Stacey Dressen-McQueen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
On a South Pacific island, a young boy goes on an incident-filled journey to buy soap for his mother. Colorful, textured, mixed media illustrations.
The Birthday Doll
by Jane Cutler
Illustrator: Hiroe Nakata
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Grandmother helps Franny choose between a pretty, frilly doll and a faded rag doll for her bedtime cuddles. Charming, colorful illustrations.
by Jane Cutler
Illustrator: Hiroe Nakata
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Grandmother helps Franny choose between a pretty, frilly doll and a faded rag doll for her bedtime cuddles. Charming, colorful illustrations.
The Birthday Girl
by Jean Little
Illustrator: June Lawrason
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
After Nell's wonderful eighth birthday, the following day proves to be just awful for her.
by Jean Little
Illustrator: June Lawrason
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
After Nell's wonderful eighth birthday, the following day proves to be just awful for her.
The Boy, The Bear, The Baron, The Bard
written and ill. by Gregory Rogers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
A comic book style fantasy with energetic humor that takes a boy through Elizabethan England and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
written and ill. by Gregory Rogers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
A comic book style fantasy with energetic humor that takes a boy through Elizabethan England and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
The Bremen Town Musicians and other Animal Tales from Grimm
retold by Doris Orgel
Illustrator: Bert Kitchen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Six animal tales freshly translated and wittily retold. Lively, realistic illustrations.
retold by Doris Orgel
Illustrator: Bert Kitchen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Six animal tales freshly translated and wittily retold. Lively, realistic illustrations.
The Bully Blockers Club
by Teresa Bateman
Illustrator: Jackie Urbanovic
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Young racoon gets help from her siblings, parents, and the principal, then creates a plan for protection from the class bully.
by Teresa Bateman
Illustrator: Jackie Urbanovic
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Young racoon gets help from her siblings, parents, and the principal, then creates a plan for protection from the class bully.
The Castle of Cats
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
A tale from Eastern Europe about appearances not being what they seem. Colorful folkloric illustations.
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
A tale from Eastern Europe about appearances not being what they seem. Colorful folkloric illustations.
The Cat's Vacation
written and ill. by Irene Schoch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
What does the cat do when you go on vacation?
written and ill. by Irene Schoch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
What does the cat do when you go on vacation?
The Cat Who Walked Across France
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Georg Hallensleben
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
After being sent away from his beloved home by the sea, a lonely, determined cat finds his way back. Impressionistic illustrations.
by Kate Banks
Illustrator: Georg Hallensleben
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
After being sent away from his beloved home by the sea, a lonely, determined cat finds his way back. Impressionistic illustrations.
The Coat of Many Colors
by Jenny Koralek
Illustrator: Pauline Baynes
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Biblical story of Joseph and his jealous brothers. Colorful stylized illustrations.
by Jenny Koralek
Illustrator: Pauline Baynes
Ages: 6+
Published: 2004
Biblical story of Joseph and his jealous brothers. Colorful stylized illustrations.