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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Squanto's Journey
by Joseph Bruchac
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The life of the courageous and peaceable Native American who helped the first colonists, related by a Native American author. Lyrical illustrations.
by Joseph Bruchac
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The life of the courageous and peaceable Native American who helped the first colonists, related by a Native American author. Lyrical illustrations.
Subira Subira
by Tololwa M. Mollel
Illustrator: Linda Saport
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The spirit woman MaMzuka teaches Tatu how to change her little brother's difficult behaviornot by magic but by patience, love and song.
by Tololwa M. Mollel
Illustrator: Linda Saport
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The spirit woman MaMzuka teaches Tatu how to change her little brother's difficult behaviornot by magic but by patience, love and song.
Sweet, Sweet Memory
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A young girl shares warm memories of her Grandfather with her loving family.
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A young girl shares warm memories of her Grandfather with her loving family.
Sybil's Night Ride
written and ill. by Karen B. Winnick
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Courageous sixteen-year-old girl's journey through 1777 Dutchess County to alert the patriots that the British were burning Danbury.
written and ill. by Karen B. Winnick
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Courageous sixteen-year-old girl's journey through 1777 Dutchess County to alert the patriots that the British were burning Danbury.
Tales for the Seventh Day
by Nina Jaffe
Illustrator: Kelly Stribling Sutherland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Folk tales and legends about the Jewish day of rest.
by Nina Jaffe
Illustrator: Kelly Stribling Sutherland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Folk tales and legends about the Jewish day of rest.
That Apple Is Mine!
retold and ill. by Katya Arnold
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Bear helps rabbit, crow and hedgehog share the last apple of the season. Funny twist at the end.
retold and ill. by Katya Arnold
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Bear helps rabbit, crow and hedgehog share the last apple of the season. Funny twist at the end.
The Ant and the Grasshopper
retold and ill. by Amy Lowry Poole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Aesop's fable set in China extolling the value of hard work. Well retold with expressive stylized paintings.
retold and ill. by Amy Lowry Poole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Aesop's fable set in China extolling the value of hard work. Well retold with expressive stylized paintings.
The Birthday Letters
by Charlotte Pomerantz
Illustrator: JoAnn Adinolfi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A persistent younger sister finds a way to attend the birthday party for her mother's friend's dog. Upbeat illustrations.
by Charlotte Pomerantz
Illustrator: JoAnn Adinolfi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A persistent younger sister finds a way to attend the birthday party for her mother's friend's dog. Upbeat illustrations.
The Bowlegged Rooster
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Illustrator: Holly Berry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
“Warm, humorous family tales in the African-American “signifying “tradition where animals take the place of people.
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Illustrator: Holly Berry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
“Warm, humorous family tales in the African-American “signifying “tradition where animals take the place of people.
The Boy of a Thousand Faces
written and ill. by Brian Selznick
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Young Alonzo, fascinated by recreating monster faces, solves a mystery.
written and ill. by Brian Selznick
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Young Alonzo, fascinated by recreating monster faces, solves a mystery.
The Boy Who Wouldn't Obey
written and ill. by Anne Rockwell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Chac, the rain god, demands obedience of a mischievous boy, who turns the tables on him.
written and ill. by Anne Rockwell
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Chac, the rain god, demands obedience of a mischievous boy, who turns the tables on him.
The Butterfly
written and ill. by Patricia Polacco
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Set in France during World War II, Monique discovers a Jewish child hidden in her house and bravely keeps the secret
written and ill. by Patricia Polacco
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Set in France during World War II, Monique discovers a Jewish child hidden in her house and bravely keeps the secret
The Cool Crazy Crickets
by David Elliott
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The humorous adventures of four friends and a dog as they find a name, meeting place, mascot and purpose for their club.
by David Elliott
Illustrator: Paul Meisel
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The humorous adventures of four friends and a dog as they find a name, meeting place, mascot and purpose for their club.
The Disappearing Island
by Corinne Demas
Illustrator: Ted Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Nine-year-old Carrie and her grandmother embark on an afternoon expedition in waters off Cape Cod.
by Corinne Demas
Illustrator: Ted Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Nine-year-old Carrie and her grandmother embark on an afternoon expedition in waters off Cape Cod.
The Doorman
by Edward Grimm
Illustrator: Ted Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
People living in an apartment house grieve when their beloved doorman dies suddenly. Vivid watercolors.
by Edward Grimm
Illustrator: Ted Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
People living in an apartment house grieve when their beloved doorman dies suddenly. Vivid watercolors.
The Eagle and the Wren
retold by Jane Goodall
Illustrator: Alexander Reichstein
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A race among the birds for leadership. Beautifully illustrated.
retold by Jane Goodall
Illustrator: Alexander Reichstein
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A race among the birds for leadership. Beautifully illustrated.
The Elevator Family
by Douglas Evans
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The Wilsons'stay in the elevator of the San Francisco Hotel enables them to meet guests and staff and to effect a surprising rescue.
by Douglas Evans
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The Wilsons'stay in the elevator of the San Francisco Hotel enables them to meet guests and staff and to effect a surprising rescue.
The Emperor's New Clothes
by Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrator: Eve Tharlet
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The vain emperor and his clothes--or lack thereof. Amusing illustrations.
by Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrator: Eve Tharlet
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The vain emperor and his clothes--or lack thereof. Amusing illustrations.
The Gift of the Crocodile
by Judy Sierra
Illustrator: Reynold Ruffins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Familiar elements of this classic are enlivened by the colorful, sprightly, acrylic illustrations.
by Judy Sierra
Illustrator: Reynold Ruffins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Familiar elements of this classic are enlivened by the colorful, sprightly, acrylic illustrations.
The Girl Who Lost Her Smile
by Karim Alrawi
Illustrator: Stefan Czernecki
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A retelling of an Islamic story by Rumi about finding life's hidden beauty.
by Karim Alrawi
Illustrator: Stefan Czernecki
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A retelling of an Islamic story by Rumi about finding life's hidden beauty.
The Girl Who Spun Gold
by Virginia Hamilton
Illustrator: Leo and Diane Dillon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Masterful retelling, majestically illustrated, of a West Indian version of the Rumpelstiltskin tale.
by Virginia Hamilton
Illustrator: Leo and Diane Dillon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Masterful retelling, majestically illustrated, of a West Indian version of the Rumpelstiltskin tale.
The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth
by Jean L.S. Patrick
Illustrator: Jeni Reeves
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
In 1931, seventeen-year-old Jackie Mitchell accomplishes the impossible, striking out Yankees Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig!
by Jean L.S. Patrick
Illustrator: Jeni Reeves
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
In 1931, seventeen-year-old Jackie Mitchell accomplishes the impossible, striking out Yankees Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig!
The Good Luck Cat
by Joy Harjo
Illustrator: Paul Lee
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A Native American girl explains her love for her adventurous cat.
by Joy Harjo
Illustrator: Paul Lee
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A Native American girl explains her love for her adventurous cat.
The Honest-to-Goodness Truth
by Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrator: Giselle Potter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Libby learns that telling the truth in a way which doesn't hurt others is harder than she thought. Stylized illustrations.
by Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrator: Giselle Potter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Libby learns that telling the truth in a way which doesn't hurt others is harder than she thought. Stylized illustrations.
The Hunter
retold by Mary Casanova
Illustrator: Ed Young
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
During a drought in ancient China, a young hunter saves his village by learning to communicate with animals. Expressive line drawings.
retold by Mary Casanova
Illustrator: Ed Young
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
During a drought in ancient China, a young hunter saves his village by learning to communicate with animals. Expressive line drawings.