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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Horrible Harry goes to the moom
by Suzy Kline
Illustrator: Frank Renkiewicz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A third grade class raises money to buy a used telescope. A moon watch event adds to the excitement.
by Suzy Kline
Illustrator: Frank Renkiewicz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A third grade class raises money to buy a used telescope. A moon watch event adds to the excitement.
Horsefly
by Alice Hoffman
Illustrator: Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Her grandfather's gift of a tiny foal helps change Jewel's fear of everything.
by Alice Hoffman
Illustrator: Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Her grandfather's gift of a tiny foal helps change Jewel's fear of everything.
How the Whale Became
by Ted Hughes
Illustrator: Jackie Morris
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Imaginative fables by England's former poet laureate. Glorious watercolor illustrations.
by Ted Hughes
Illustrator: Jackie Morris
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Imaginative fables by England's former poet laureate. Glorious watercolor illustrations.
Hurricane!
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Vanessa Lubach
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A dad and his daughter prepare their Cape Cod house for a terrifying storm. Factual information included.
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Vanessa Lubach
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A dad and his daughter prepare their Cape Cod house for a terrifying storm. Factual information included.
Icarus Swinebuckle
written and ill. by Michael Garland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A marvellously illustrated and humorous tale of Icarus and his wings.
written and ill. by Michael Garland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A marvellously illustrated and humorous tale of Icarus and his wings.
I Like the Way You Are
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: John OBrien
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Five warm and amusing stories that celebrate the friendship of two very different turtles. Playful illustrations.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: John OBrien
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Five warm and amusing stories that celebrate the friendship of two very different turtles. Playful illustrations.
In November
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Jill Kastner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The changes in nature that cold weather brings, contrasted with the warmth of home, family and friends.
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Jill Kastner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The changes in nature that cold weather brings, contrasted with the warmth of home, family and friends.
Inspector Hopper
written and ill. by Doug Cushman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A detective grasshopper and his bug sidekick solve three mysteries for their insect friends.
written and ill. by Doug Cushman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A detective grasshopper and his bug sidekick solve three mysteries for their insect friends.
Iris and Walter
by Elissa Haden Guest
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Iris adjusts to moving to the country with the help of a reassurring grandpa and a new friend.
by Elissa Haden Guest
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Iris adjusts to moving to the country with the help of a reassurring grandpa and a new friend.
It's About Time, Max!
by Kitty Richards
Illustrator: Gioia Fiammenghi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Max's adventures in learning to tell time. Lively, amusing.
by Kitty Richards
Illustrator: Gioia Fiammenghi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Max's adventures in learning to tell time. Lively, amusing.
Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka
written and ill. by Tomie DePaola
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Laziness is not rewarded in this appealing Irish tale. Amusing illustrations.
written and ill. by Tomie DePaola
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Laziness is not rewarded in this appealing Irish tale. Amusing illustrations.
Kate and the Beanstalk
by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrator: Giselle Potter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A fun, new twist on an old tale. This time Kate is the youngster who outsmarts the ogre and wins his riches and palace.
by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrator: Giselle Potter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A fun, new twist on an old tale. This time Kate is the youngster who outsmarts the ogre and wins his riches and palace.
Kit
by Shirley Woods
Illustrator: Celia Godkin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A realisic account of the first two years in the life of Kit, a raccoon.
by Shirley Woods
Illustrator: Celia Godkin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A realisic account of the first two years in the life of Kit, a raccoon.
Kitty Riddles
by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg
Illustrator: R.W. Alley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
What's little and soft and says, “Beow, beow”? A kitten with a cold.
by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg
Illustrator: R.W. Alley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
What's little and soft and says, “Beow, beow”? A kitten with a cold.
Little Wolf Big Wolf
written and ill. by Matt Novak
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Two friends who like the same things for very different reasons work on appreciating each other with very funny results.
written and ill. by Matt Novak
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Two friends who like the same things for very different reasons work on appreciating each other with very funny results.
Little Wolf's Diary of Daring Deeds
by Ian Whybrow
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Little Wolf's plans to start the Adventure Academy are thwarted by a wicked imposter. Humorous illustrations.
by Ian Whybrow
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Little Wolf's plans to start the Adventure Academy are thwarted by a wicked imposter. Humorous illustrations.
Lord of the Cranes
retold by Kerstin Chen
Illustrator: Jian Jiang Chen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A Chinese tale of compassion and reciprocity. Bold, impressionistic oil paintings.
retold by Kerstin Chen
Illustrator: Jian Jiang Chen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A Chinese tale of compassion and reciprocity. Bold, impressionistic oil paintings.
Madlenka
written and ill. by Peter Sis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
In showing her loose tooth to her urban neighbors, a little girl enjoys visits to foreign countries. Fantastic illustrations.
written and ill. by Peter Sis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
In showing her loose tooth to her urban neighbors, a little girl enjoys visits to foreign countries. Fantastic illustrations.
Magda's Tortillas
by Becky Chavarria-Chairez
Illustrator: Anne Vega
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Magda's first attempt at making tortillas with abuela produces unexpected results.
by Becky Chavarria-Chairez
Illustrator: Anne Vega
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Magda's first attempt at making tortillas with abuela produces unexpected results.
Mama, Across the Sea
written and ill. by Alex Godard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Though she enjoys island life with her grandparents, little Cecile misses Mama, who works on the mainland.
written and ill. by Alex Godard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Though she enjoys island life with her grandparents, little Cecile misses Mama, who works on the mainland.
Mama Elizabeti
by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Illustrator: Christy Hale
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Caring for her brother is not as easy as caring for a doll. Warm, loving text and illustrations.
by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Illustrator: Christy Hale
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Caring for her brother is not as easy as caring for a doll. Warm, loving text and illustrations.
Manu and the Talking Fish
written and ill. by Roberta Arenson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A flood creation tale set in India. Bright, stylized collages.
written and ill. by Roberta Arenson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A flood creation tale set in India. Bright, stylized collages.
Mapping Penny's World
written and ill. by Loreen Leedy
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Lisa diagrams her dog's favorite places. Vibrant illustrations and information about maps.
written and ill. by Loreen Leedy
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Lisa diagrams her dog's favorite places. Vibrant illustrations and information about maps.
Mariana and the Merchild
by Caroline Pitcher
Illustrator: Jackie Morris
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Tale of an old woman, a merchild and her mermaid mother. Exquisite illustrations.
by Caroline Pitcher
Illustrator: Jackie Morris
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Tale of an old woman, a merchild and her mermaid mother. Exquisite illustrations.
Me and My Cat?
written and ill. by Satoshi Kitamura
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Nicholas and his cat trade places. Hilarious illustrations.
written and ill. by Satoshi Kitamura
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Nicholas and his cat trade places. Hilarious illustrations.