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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On the Town
written and ill. by Judith Caseley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Charlie's mother helps him with his homework to determine “what is a community.”
written and ill. by Judith Caseley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Charlie's mother helps him with his homework to determine “what is a community.”
Our Gracie Aunt
by Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrator: Jon J. Muth
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The timely rescue of two children in need of temporary care.
by Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrator: Jon J. Muth
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The timely rescue of two children in need of temporary care.
PeeWee & Plush
by Johanna Hurwitz
Illustrator: Patience Brewster
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The adventures of a guinea pig in Central Park beginning a family of his own.
by Johanna Hurwitz
Illustrator: Patience Brewster
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The adventures of a guinea pig in Central Park beginning a family of his own.
Ping-Li's Kite
written and ill. by Sanne te Loo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A clever Chinese boy pleases the angry emperor of the sky with his fabulous kite. Colorfully illustrated.
written and ill. by Sanne te Loo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A clever Chinese boy pleases the angry emperor of the sky with his fabulous kite. Colorfully illustrated.
Pizza Kittens
written and ill. by Charlotte Voake
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Humorous illustrations capture a loving family of kittens at dinnertime.
written and ill. by Charlotte Voake
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Humorous illustrations capture a loving family of kittens at dinnertime.
Please, Malese!
by Amy MacDonald
Illustrator: Emily Lisker
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Malese outsmarts his friends one too many times--or has he?
by Amy MacDonald
Illustrator: Emily Lisker
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Malese outsmarts his friends one too many times--or has he?
Princess Picky
written and ill. by Marjorie Priceman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
When Nicki refuses to eat her vegetables, members of the king's court set out to change her mind.
written and ill. by Marjorie Priceman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
When Nicki refuses to eat her vegetables, members of the king's court set out to change her mind.
Puss in Cowboy Boots
by Jan Huling
Illustrator: Phil Huling
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
It's a rootin' tootin' good time in Texas. Sun-drenched illustrations.
by Jan Huling
Illustrator: Phil Huling
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
It's a rootin' tootin' good time in Texas. Sun-drenched illustrations.
Queenie Farmer Had Fifteen Daughters
by Ann Campbell
Illustrator: Holly Meade
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Queenie loses her herd of cows and spends her time raising her herd of fifteen daughters instead. Humorous illustrations.
by Ann Campbell
Illustrator: Holly Meade
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Queenie loses her herd of cows and spends her time raising her herd of fifteen daughters instead. Humorous illustrations.
Quentin Fenton Herter III
by Amy MacDonald
Illustrator: Giselle Potter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
There's a horrible Quentin and a perfect one. A delightful rhyming story. Stylized illustrations.
by Amy MacDonald
Illustrator: Giselle Potter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
There's a horrible Quentin and a perfect one. A delightful rhyming story. Stylized illustrations.
Rescue on the Outer Banks
by Candice F. Ransom
Illustrator: Karen Ritz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
An African-American boy helps with rescue work on North Carolina's treacherous Outer Banks in 1896.
by Candice F. Ransom
Illustrator: Karen Ritz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
An African-American boy helps with rescue work on North Carolina's treacherous Outer Banks in 1896.
Saving Sinbad!
written and ill. by Michael Foreman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Aided by the talented author-illustrator, a dog describes his rescue of another canine from a sinking sailboat.
written and ill. by Michael Foreman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Aided by the talented author-illustrator, a dog describes his rescue of another canine from a sinking sailboat.
Sense Pass King
retold by Katrin Tchana
Illustrator: Trina Schart Hyman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A little girl's wisdom crushes the tyrannical rule of a king and restores peace in her village. Lush illustrations.
retold by Katrin Tchana
Illustrator: Trina Schart Hyman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A little girl's wisdom crushes the tyrannical rule of a king and restores peace in her village. Lush illustrations.
Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy
by Phil Bildner
Illustrator: C.F. Payne
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The special relationship of a legendary hitter with his bat.
by Phil Bildner
Illustrator: C.F. Payne
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The special relationship of a legendary hitter with his bat.
Silly & Sillier
by Judy Sierra
Illustrator: Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Funny tales from twenty countries. Humorous illustrations.
by Judy Sierra
Illustrator: Valeri Gorbachev
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Funny tales from twenty countries. Humorous illustrations.
Singing with Momma Lou
by Linda Jacobs Altman
Illustrator: Larry Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Nine-year-old Tamika finds a way to spark a brief memory from her beloved grandmother, who has Alzheimer's.
by Linda Jacobs Altman
Illustrator: Larry Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Nine-year-old Tamika finds a way to spark a brief memory from her beloved grandmother, who has Alzheimer's.
Sixteen Cows
by Lisa Wheeler
Illustrator: Kurt Cyrus
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The merger of two herds of cows--and of their owners. Humorous rhymes and engaging illustrations.
by Lisa Wheeler
Illustrator: Kurt Cyrus
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The merger of two herds of cows--and of their owners. Humorous rhymes and engaging illustrations.
Skeleton Hiccups
by Margery Cuyler
Illustrator: S. D. Schindler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Poor Skeleton tries many methods to cure his hiccups, but Ghost finally does the trick. Clever twist on the subject.
by Margery Cuyler
Illustrator: S. D. Schindler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Poor Skeleton tries many methods to cure his hiccups, but Ghost finally does the trick. Clever twist on the subject.
Slim and Jim
written and ill. by Richard Egielski
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A homeless rat is befriended by a mouse. Delightfully illustrated.
written and ill. by Richard Egielski
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A homeless rat is befriended by a mouse. Delightfully illustrated.
Slow Loris
by Alexis Deacon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
In primates, as in people, appearances can be deceiving. Humorously illustrated.
by Alexis Deacon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
In primates, as in people, appearances can be deceiving. Humorously illustrated.
Solomon's Tree
by Andrea Spalding
Illustrator: Janet Wilson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Devastated by damage to his favorite tree, Solomon finds comfort in making a traditional mask from its wood.
by Andrea Spalding
Illustrator: Janet Wilson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Devastated by damage to his favorite tree, Solomon finds comfort in making a traditional mask from its wood.
Sophia, the Alchemist's Dog
written and ill. by Shelley Jackson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A devoted dog helps his alchemist master satisfy the king's wish. Delightfully illustrated and told.
written and ill. by Shelley Jackson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A devoted dog helps his alchemist master satisfy the king's wish. Delightfully illustrated and told.
Summer Sun Risin'
by W. Nikola-Lisa
Illustrator: Don Tate
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A lyrical tribute to a young boy's farm family working hard from dawn ‘til dusk.
by W. Nikola-Lisa
Illustrator: Don Tate
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A lyrical tribute to a young boy's farm family working hard from dawn ‘til dusk.
Superhero Max
by Lawrence David
Illustrator: Tara Calahan King
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Max has trouble making friends at his new school until he shows up as Captain Crusader.
by Lawrence David
Illustrator: Tara Calahan King
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Max has trouble making friends at his new school until he shows up as Captain Crusader.