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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Coyote and Badger
written and ill. by Bruce Hiscock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Two animals establish a partnership to seek food in the harsh desert environment of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.
written and ill. by Bruce Hiscock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Two animals establish a partnership to seek food in the harsh desert environment of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.
Crocodile and Hen
by Joan M. Lexau
Illustrator: Doug Cushman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
How clever hen outwits the hungry crocodile.
by Joan M. Lexau
Illustrator: Doug Cushman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
How clever hen outwits the hungry crocodile.
Crocodile Listens
by April Pulley Sayre
Illustrator: JoEllen McAllister Stammen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Why does the hungry crocodile “just listen” as tempting morsels pass by her Nile lookout? An informative story about crocodile birth.
by April Pulley Sayre
Illustrator: JoEllen McAllister Stammen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Why does the hungry crocodile “just listen” as tempting morsels pass by her Nile lookout? An informative story about crocodile birth.
Daring Dog and Captain Cat
by Arnold Adoff
Illustrator: Joe Cepeda
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A lively romp through the night with two captivating pets. Perfect for reading aloud. Playful illustrations.
by Arnold Adoff
Illustrator: Joe Cepeda
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A lively romp through the night with two captivating pets. Perfect for reading aloud. Playful illustrations.
David's Drawings
written and ill. by Cathryn Falwell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
David's drawing is both the seed for a picture helped along by his classmates, as well as own recreation of what he finds beautiful.
written and ill. by Cathryn Falwell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
David's drawing is both the seed for a picture helped along by his classmates, as well as own recreation of what he finds beautiful.
Davy Crockett Saves the World
written and ill. by Rosalyn Schanzer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A humorous, action-packed, exaggerated tale shows the hero's prowess.
written and ill. by Rosalyn Schanzer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A humorous, action-packed, exaggerated tale shows the hero's prowess.
Desser the Best Ever Cat
written and ill. by Maggie Smith
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A loving family and happy memories, accompanied by captivating illustrations, help a little girl deal with the death of a much-loved pet.
written and ill. by Maggie Smith
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A loving family and happy memories, accompanied by captivating illustrations, help a little girl deal with the death of a much-loved pet.
Dusty Locks and the Three Bears
by Susan Lowell
Illustrator: Randy Cecil
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A charming Westernized Goldilocks tale. Amusing illustrations.
by Susan Lowell
Illustrator: Randy Cecil
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A charming Westernized Goldilocks tale. Amusing illustrations.
Emma's Yucky Brother
by Jean Little
Illustrator: Jennifer Plecas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Emma and her newly adopted four-year-old brother need time to accept and understand their relationship.
by Jean Little
Illustrator: Jennifer Plecas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Emma and her newly adopted four-year-old brother need time to accept and understand their relationship.
Expiration Date: Never
by Stephanie Spinner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Todd and Tessa and their alien pal, Gemini Jack, work to help aging rock star Nigel Throbber escape the clutches of the gneiss twins.
by Stephanie Spinner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Todd and Tessa and their alien pal, Gemini Jack, work to help aging rock star Nigel Throbber escape the clutches of the gneiss twins.
Fables from Aesop
adapted by Tom Lynch
Illustrator: Tom Lynch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Superb retellings with fabric collages as illustrations.
adapted by Tom Lynch
Illustrator: Tom Lynch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Superb retellings with fabric collages as illustrations.
Fairy
by David Bouchard
Illustrator: Dean Griffiths
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A fairy aboard a motorcycle helps a father who resists giving his daughter tooth-money.
by David Bouchard
Illustrator: Dean Griffiths
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A fairy aboard a motorcycle helps a father who resists giving his daughter tooth-money.
Fannie in the Kitchen
by Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Lively whimsical story of the genesis of the Fannie Farmer cookbook. Amusing illustrations play with images.
by Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Lively whimsical story of the genesis of the Fannie Farmer cookbook. Amusing illustrations play with images.
Fly!
written and ill. by Christopher Myers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Jawanza's lonely life is enriched by a rooftop visit where she meets a flock of pigeons and their owner. Vibrant gouache illustrations.
written and ill. by Christopher Myers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Jawanza's lonely life is enriched by a rooftop visit where she meets a flock of pigeons and their owner. Vibrant gouache illustrations.
Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair!
by Harriet Lerner
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Franny deals with her very frizzy hair in a variety of ways. Charming illustrations.
by Harriet Lerner
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Franny deals with her very frizzy hair in a variety of ways. Charming illustrations.
Freedom Summer
by Deborah Wiles
Illustrator: Jerome Lagarrigue
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
An African-American boy and his white friend deal with racism in a southern town on the eve of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
by Deborah Wiles
Illustrator: Jerome Lagarrigue
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
An African-American boy and his white friend deal with racism in a southern town on the eve of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Gleam and Glow
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Peter Sylvada
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Luminous illustrations capture a refugee family escaping from a country at war who receives hope from two goldfish.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Peter Sylvada
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Luminous illustrations capture a refugee family escaping from a country at war who receives hope from two goldfish.
Goal
by Robert Burleigh
Illustrator: Stephen T. Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Tensions of a soccer game are reflected in engaging poetry and action-filled illustrations.
by Robert Burleigh
Illustrator: Stephen T. Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Tensions of a soccer game are reflected in engaging poetry and action-filled illustrations.
Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Norse
written and ill. by Leonard Everett Fisher
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Bold illustrations and detailed text provide a clear introduction to this mythology.
written and ill. by Leonard Everett Fisher
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Bold illustrations and detailed text provide a clear introduction to this mythology.
Goin' Someplace Special
by Patricia McKissack
Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Illustrations truly capture the nood when ‘Tricia Ann takes her first trip alone and faces the inequities and hurts of segregation.
by Patricia McKissack
Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Illustrations truly capture the nood when ‘Tricia Ann takes her first trip alone and faces the inequities and hurts of segregation.
Goodbye Mousie
by Robie H. Harris
Illustrator: Jan Ormerod
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A little boy's pet mouse dies. Sensitive narrative and charming illustrations.
by Robie H. Harris
Illustrator: Jan Ormerod
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A little boy's pet mouse dies. Sensitive narrative and charming illustrations.
Grandma's Records
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Eric spends his summers with his grandmother in El Barrio/Spanish Harlem where they share the love of Puerto Rican music.
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Eric spends his summers with his grandmother in El Barrio/Spanish Harlem where they share the love of Puerto Rican music.
Gugu's House
written and ill. by Catherine Stock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Kukamba emulates her Grandma's amazing artwork. but when rains come to her Zimbabwe home, she looks for new beauty. Expressive watercolors.
written and ill. by Catherine Stock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Kukamba emulates her Grandma's amazing artwork. but when rains come to her Zimbabwe home, she looks for new beauty. Expressive watercolors.
Gus and Grandpa at Basketball
by Claudia Mills
Illustrator: Catherine Stock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Gus likes basketball practice better than the games. An understanding grandfather helps him conquer his nervousness.
by Claudia Mills
Illustrator: Catherine Stock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Gus likes basketball practice better than the games. An understanding grandfather helps him conquer his nervousness.
Harp O'Gold
by Teresa Bateman
Illustrator: Jill Weber
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A leprechaun offers a poor minstrel a golden harp which allows him to re-evaluate his life.
by Teresa Bateman
Illustrator: Jill Weber
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A leprechaun offers a poor minstrel a golden harp which allows him to re-evaluate his life.