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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Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Ancient Egypt
by Joanna Cole
Illustrator: Bruce Degen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
In her enthusiastic style, Ms. Frizzle travels back in time to the land of the Pharaohs.
by Joanna Cole
Illustrator: Bruce Degen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
In her enthusiastic style, Ms. Frizzle travels back in time to the land of the Pharaohs.
My Grandmother Is a Singing Yaya
by Karen Scourby D'Arc
Illustrator: Diane Palmisciano
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
An embarrassing grandma becomes a source of pride. Cartoon-like illustrations.
by Karen Scourby D'Arc
Illustrator: Diane Palmisciano
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
An embarrassing grandma becomes a source of pride. Cartoon-like illustrations.
Noah and the Devil
retold by Neil Philip
Illustrator: Isabelle Brent
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Noah has his hands full when the Devil sneaks onto the ark disguised as a mouse. Based on Romanian and Jewish folklore as well as the Biblical account.
retold by Neil Philip
Illustrator: Isabelle Brent
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Noah has his hands full when the Devil sneaks onto the ark disguised as a mouse. Based on Romanian and Jewish folklore as well as the Biblical account.
Nobody Knew What To Do
by Becky Ray McCain
Illustrator: Todd Leonardo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Telling his teacher about the bullying Ray sees, leads to a positive resolution. Sensitively handled.
by Becky Ray McCain
Illustrator: Todd Leonardo
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Telling his teacher about the bullying Ray sees, leads to a positive resolution. Sensitively handled.
Nutik, the Wolf Pup
by Jean Craighead George
Illustrator: Ted Rand
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Dreading the time when Nutik's pack will come for him, Amaroq tries not to love the wolf cub in his care.
by Jean Craighead George
Illustrator: Ted Rand
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Dreading the time when Nutik's pack will come for him, Amaroq tries not to love the wolf cub in his care.
Oma's Quilt
by Paulette Bourgeois
Illustrator: Stéphane Jorisch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
When Oma moves to a retirement home, Emily helps her grandmother feel at home.
by Paulette Bourgeois
Illustrator: Stéphane Jorisch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
When Oma moves to a retirement home, Emily helps her grandmother feel at home.
Owen Foote, Super Spy
by Stephanie Greene
Illustrator: Martha Weston
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
On a spying expedition, Owen is caught and discovers some things about friendship and punishment.
by Stephanie Greene
Illustrator: Martha Weston
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
On a spying expedition, Owen is caught and discovers some things about friendship and punishment.
Pearl
written and ill. by Debby Atwell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Several generations of American history, seen from Pearl's grandfather's days to Pearl as a grandmother herself. Folk paintings.
written and ill. by Debby Atwell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Several generations of American history, seen from Pearl's grandfather's days to Pearl as a grandmother herself. Folk paintings.
Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet
by James Howe
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Although Pinky wants a dog, his family gets a cat, and he learns to love it. Funny and genuine.
by James Howe
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Although Pinky wants a dog, his family gets a cat, and he learns to love it. Funny and genuine.
Pi-shu the Little Panda
written and ill. by John Butler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Follow a baby panda and his mother through their days and their search for a new, safer environment.
written and ill. by John Butler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Follow a baby panda and his mother through their days and their search for a new, safer environment.
Poppleton in Winter
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Poppleton celebrates with old friends and makes new ones.
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Poppleton celebrates with old friends and makes new ones.
Prairie School
by Avi
Illustrator: Bill Farnsworth
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Nine-year-old Noah reluctantly accepts the tutoring of his visiting aunt and learns to read. A realistic picture of life on the prairie in the 1880s.
by Avi
Illustrator: Bill Farnsworth
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Nine-year-old Noah reluctantly accepts the tutoring of his visiting aunt and learns to read. A realistic picture of life on the prairie in the 1880s.
Pumpkinhead
by Eric A. Kimmel
Illustrator: Steve Haskamp
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
As he sets out to findout about the rest of the world, Pumpkinhead is put off by some mischievous squirrels.
by Eric A. Kimmel
Illustrator: Steve Haskamp
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
As he sets out to findout about the rest of the world, Pumpkinhead is put off by some mischievous squirrels.
Pumpkin Jack
written and ill. by Will Hubbell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Lovely illustrations capture a boy's affection for his pumpkin”friend”, and his appreciation for its natural life cycle.
written and ill. by Will Hubbell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Lovely illustrations capture a boy's affection for his pumpkin”friend”, and his appreciation for its natural life cycle.
Rachel Captures the Moon
written and ill. by Richard Ungar
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A small but imaginative child succeeds where adults of Chelm have failed. Vivid illustrations.
written and ill. by Richard Ungar
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A small but imaginative child succeeds where adults of Chelm have failed. Vivid illustrations.
Rent Party Jazz
by William Miller
Illustrator: Charlotte Riley-Webb
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Jumpy, jazzy illustrations complement a story of a boy who finds an inventive way to help pay the rent.
by William Miller
Illustrator: Charlotte Riley-Webb
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Jumpy, jazzy illustrations complement a story of a boy who finds an inventive way to help pay the rent.
Rocks in His Head
by Carol Otis Hurst
Illustrator: James Stevenson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The author's account of her father's lifelong love of rocks. Charming illustrations.
by Carol Otis Hurst
Illustrator: James Stevenson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The author's account of her father's lifelong love of rocks. Charming illustrations.
Rotten Ralph Helps Out
by Jack Gantos
Illustrator: Nicole Rubel
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Ralph the cat gets into mischief and learns about Egypt in the process.
by Jack Gantos
Illustrator: Nicole Rubel
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Ralph the cat gets into mischief and learns about Egypt in the process.
Sailing Home
by Gloria Rand
Illustrator: Ted Rand
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Based on a family journal, the seaboard adventures of three children at the turn of the twentieth century. Detailed illustrations.
by Gloria Rand
Illustrator: Ted Rand
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Based on a family journal, the seaboard adventures of three children at the turn of the twentieth century. Detailed illustrations.
Saturday Night Jamboree
by Lee Wardlaw
Illustrator: Barry Root
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A little girl celebrates the various babysitters and her parents who color her Saturday nights with singing, eating and story telling. Humorous illustrations.
by Lee Wardlaw
Illustrator: Barry Root
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A little girl celebrates the various babysitters and her parents who color her Saturday nights with singing, eating and story telling. Humorous illustrations.
Scared Stiff
written and ill. by Katie Davis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
As worriers react, scary shapes are revealed as harmless. Clever illustrations.
written and ill. by Katie Davis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
As worriers react, scary shapes are revealed as harmless. Clever illustrations.
Singing Diggety
by Maggie Stern
Illustrator: Blanche Sims
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Three short stories about the antics of a charming unpredictable dog.
by Maggie Stern
Illustrator: Blanche Sims
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Three short stories about the antics of a charming unpredictable dog.
Sky, Sea, the Jetty, and Me
written and ill. by Leonard Everett Fisher
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A moody day on a seaside jetty.
written and ill. by Leonard Everett Fisher
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A moody day on a seaside jetty.
Sophie's Masterpiece
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Jane Dyer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The spider Sophie endures the rejection of many beautiful offerings until her crowning achievement is gratefully accepted by a young mother.
by Eileen Spinelli
Illustrator: Jane Dyer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The spider Sophie endures the rejection of many beautiful offerings until her crowning achievement is gratefully accepted by a young mother.
Starring Grace
by Mary Hoffman
Illustrator: Caroline Binch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Grace and her friends keep busy over the summer pursuing real and imaginative adventures.
by Mary Hoffman
Illustrator: Caroline Binch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Grace and her friends keep busy over the summer pursuing real and imaginative adventures.