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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You Read to Me, I'll Read to You
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrator: Michael Emberley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Simple, entertaining stories filled with engaging pictures and catchy rhymes. An enjoyable way for a child to read with an adult.
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Illustrator: Michael Emberley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Simple, entertaining stories filled with engaging pictures and catchy rhymes. An enjoyable way for a child to read with an adult.
Zartog's Remote
by Herbie Brennan
Illustrator: Neal Layton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Zartog's spaceship remote control and Rachel's TV remote are switched by mistake with surprising results.
by Herbie Brennan
Illustrator: Neal Layton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Zartog's spaceship remote control and Rachel's TV remote are switched by mistake with surprising results.
Zero Grandparents
written and ill. by Michelle Edwards
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Calliope, with none of her own, deals with Grandparents' Day in second grade.
written and ill. by Michelle Edwards
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Calliope, with none of her own, deals with Grandparents' Day in second grade.
100th Day Worries
by Margery Cuyler
Illustrator: Arthur Howard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Everyone but Jessica has a plan for the school celebration. Energetic, funny illustrations.
by Margery Cuyler
Illustrator: Arthur Howard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Everyone but Jessica has a plan for the school celebration. Energetic, funny illustrations.
Aesop's Fables
adapted and ill. by Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
“The Tortoise and the Hare” and other favorite tales. Expressive watercolors.
adapted and ill. by Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
“The Tortoise and the Hare” and other favorite tales. Expressive watercolors.
Alice and Her Fabulous Teeth!
by Robin Maconie
Illustrator: Catherine Myler Fruisen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A charming and funny tale of the loss of Alice's first tooth told in silly rhyme.
by Robin Maconie
Illustrator: Catherine Myler Fruisen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A charming and funny tale of the loss of Alice's first tooth told in silly rhyme.
Alien Brain Fryout
by Barbara M. Joosse
Illustrator: Sue Truesdell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Detective friends extraordinaire bring about major personality changes in Chuckie, the neighborhood bully.
by Barbara M. Joosse
Illustrator: Sue Truesdell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Detective friends extraordinaire bring about major personality changes in Chuckie, the neighborhood bully.
Annabel the Actress Starring in Just a Little Extra
by Ellen Conford
Illustrator: Renee W. Andriani
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A spunky aspiring actress pushes her way into an “extra” role in a movie being filmed locally.
by Ellen Conford
Illustrator: Renee W. Andriani
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A spunky aspiring actress pushes her way into an “extra” role in a movie being filmed locally.
Basho and the Fox
by Tim Myers
Illustrator: Oki S. Han
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A fox challenges the ideas of a great Japanese poet about poetry and haiku.
by Tim Myers
Illustrator: Oki S. Han
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A fox challenges the ideas of a great Japanese poet about poetry and haiku.
Beany and the Dreaded Wedding
by Susan Wojciechowski
Illustrator: Susanna Natti
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
When she is asked to be flower girl at cousin Amy's wedding, Beany worries about all the things that could go wrong.
by Susan Wojciechowski
Illustrator: Susanna Natti
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
When she is asked to be flower girl at cousin Amy's wedding, Beany worries about all the things that could go wrong.
Bearhide and Crow
written and ill. by Paul Brett Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
An original trickster tale set in Appalachia. Humorous and refreshing.
written and ill. by Paul Brett Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
An original trickster tale set in Appalachia. Humorous and refreshing.
Beezy and Funnybone
by Megan McDonald
Illustrator: Nancy Poydar
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Humorous adventures of Beezy and her dog in a collection of short stories.
by Megan McDonald
Illustrator: Nancy Poydar
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Humorous adventures of Beezy and her dog in a collection of short stories.
Beware of the Storybook Wolves
written and ill. by Lauren Child
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Wolves come out of Herb's storybooks, threatening to eat him unless he can outwit them.
written and ill. by Lauren Child
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Wolves come out of Herb's storybooks, threatening to eat him unless he can outwit them.
Big Mama
by Tony Crunk
Illustrator: Margot Apple
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Adventures in everyday life. Lively multicultural illustrations include handicapped individuals.
by Tony Crunk
Illustrator: Margot Apple
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Adventures in everyday life. Lively multicultural illustrations include handicapped individuals.
Blanca's Feather
by Antonio Hernández Madrigal
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Rosalía cannot find her hen, Blanca, to take to the blessing of the animals so she takes Blanca's feather instead.
by Antonio Hernández Madrigal
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Rosalía cannot find her hen, Blanca, to take to the blessing of the animals so she takes Blanca's feather instead.
Bravo, Maurice!
written and ill. by Rebecca Bond
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Despite his relatives' predictions, Maurice discovers his own talent.
written and ill. by Rebecca Bond
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Despite his relatives' predictions, Maurice discovers his own talent.
Brian's Bird
by Patricia A. Davis
Illustrator: Layne Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The gift of a parakeet helps cement the relationship between a blind boy and his older brother.
by Patricia A. Davis
Illustrator: Layne Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The gift of a parakeet helps cement the relationship between a blind boy and his older brother.
Brooklyn, Bugsy, and Me
by Lynea Bowdish
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
In Brooklyn, in 1953, Sam adjusts slowly to a new neighborhood, new friends, and a mysterious grandfather.
by Lynea Bowdish
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
In Brooklyn, in 1953, Sam adjusts slowly to a new neighborhood, new friends, and a mysterious grandfather.
Bus Route to Boston
written and ill. by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The adventures of two sisters with Mamma on their Saturday outings. Engaging illustrations.
written and ill. by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The adventures of two sisters with Mamma on their Saturday outings. Engaging illustrations.
Buttons
written and ill. by Brock Cole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Three daughters set out to find replacements for the buttons that have burst from their father's breeches. Whimsically told and illustrated.
written and ill. by Brock Cole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Three daughters set out to find replacements for the buttons that have burst from their father's breeches. Whimsically told and illustrated.
Catching the Wild Waiyuuzee
by Rita Williams-Garcia
Illustrator: Mike Reed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Rhythmic, imaginative chase that ends with a little girl's hair combed and beaded.
by Rita Williams-Garcia
Illustrator: Mike Reed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Rhythmic, imaginative chase that ends with a little girl's hair combed and beaded.
Cats of Myth
by Gerald and Loretta Hausman
Illustrator: Leslie Baker
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Cat stories from around the world. Delicate watercolors.
by Gerald and Loretta Hausman
Illustrator: Leslie Baker
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Cat stories from around the world. Delicate watercolors.
Circus Family Dog
by Andrew Clements
Illustrator: Sue Truesdell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A family's devotion to their dog. Humorous illustrations.
by Andrew Clements
Illustrator: Sue Truesdell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A family's devotion to their dog. Humorous illustrations.
Clever Gretchen
by John Warren Stewig
Illustrator: Patricia Wittmannn
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Gretchen helps her husband Hans thwart an evil stranger with whom he made an ill-advised contract.
by John Warren Stewig
Illustrator: Patricia Wittmannn
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Gretchen helps her husband Hans thwart an evil stranger with whom he made an ill-advised contract.
Clever Tortoise
written and ill. by Francesca Martin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A small turtle outwits the large forest bullies in order to bring peace.
written and ill. by Francesca Martin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A small turtle outwits the large forest bullies in order to bring peace.