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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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.
Hiccup Snickup
by Melinda Long
Illustrator: Thor Wickstrom
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The whole family has advice for a little girl with a case of hiccups.
by Melinda Long
Illustrator: Thor Wickstrom
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The whole family has advice for a little girl with a case of hiccups.
Hoodwinked
written and ill. by Arthur Howard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Mitzi wants a pet but choosing the right one proves challenging.
written and ill. by Arthur Howard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Mitzi wants a pet but choosing the right one proves challenging.
How Animals Saved the People
retold by J.J. Reneaux
Illustrator: James Ransome
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Folktales of Appalachian, Native American, African-American and Creole origin.
retold by J.J. Reneaux
Illustrator: James Ransome
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Folktales of Appalachian, Native American, African-American and Creole origin.
How the Cat Swallowed Thunder
by Lloyd Alexander
Illustrator: Judith Byron Schachner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Funny tale of a cat left at home who gets in and out of mischief. Hilarious illustrations.
by Lloyd Alexander
Illustrator: Judith Byron Schachner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Funny tale of a cat left at home who gets in and out of mischief. Hilarious illustrations.
Icy Watermelon/Sandía fría
by Mary Sue Galindo
Illustrator: Pauline Rodriguez Howard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A loving American Hispanic family gathers in the evening. Warm illustrations. In English and Spanish.
by Mary Sue Galindo
Illustrator: Pauline Rodriguez Howard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A loving American Hispanic family gathers in the evening. Warm illustrations. In English and Spanish.
I'm Not Bobby!
written and ill. by Jules Feiffer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Mothers should know that children do not always come when called, unless they are hungry.
written and ill. by Jules Feiffer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Mothers should know that children do not always come when called, unless they are hungry.
In the Heart
by Ann Turner
Illustrator: Salley Mavor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The importance of everyday objects and events in a child's world. Fabric collage illustrations.
by Ann Turner
Illustrator: Salley Mavor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The importance of everyday objects and events in a child's world. Fabric collage illustrations.
Is My Friend at Home?
retold by John Bierhorst
Illustrator: Wendy Watson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Seven intertwined stories, originating in the Hopi country of northern Arizona, deal with making and keeping friends.
retold by John Bierhorst
Illustrator: Wendy Watson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Seven intertwined stories, originating in the Hopi country of northern Arizona, deal with making and keeping friends.
It Wasn't Me!
by Udo Weigelt
Illustrator: Julia Gukova
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Based on previous knowledge, a raven is unjustly accused by the forest's animals of stealing Ferret's raspberries. Fuzzy, warm illustrations.
by Udo Weigelt
Illustrator: Julia Gukova
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Based on previous knowledge, a raven is unjustly accused by the forest's animals of stealing Ferret's raspberries. Fuzzy, warm illustrations.
Jake Drake, Bully Buster
by Andrew Clements
Illustrator: Amanda Harvey
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Jake meets Link, super bully, and must figure out how to survive third grade.
by Andrew Clements
Illustrator: Amanda Harvey
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Jake meets Link, super bully, and must figure out how to survive third grade.
Johnny Appleseed
by Gwenyth Swain
Illustrator: Janice Lee Porter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Well-written, informative and moving account in easy-to-read format.
by Gwenyth Swain
Illustrator: Janice Lee Porter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Well-written, informative and moving account in easy-to-read format.
Juan Verdades
retold by Joe Hayes
Illustrator: Joseph Daniel Fiedler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
If he loses his wager about his foreman's honesty, don Ignacio stands to forfeit his ranch. Folk art illustrations.
retold by Joe Hayes
Illustrator: Joseph Daniel Fiedler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
If he loses his wager about his foreman's honesty, don Ignacio stands to forfeit his ranch. Folk art illustrations.
Jubela
by Cristina Kessler
Illustrator: JoEllen McAllister Stammen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A baby rhino struggles after his mother is killed, but then finds a new mother. Pastel illustrations capture the lushness of the African plain.
by Cristina Kessler
Illustrator: JoEllen McAllister Stammen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A baby rhino struggles after his mother is killed, but then finds a new mother. Pastel illustrations capture the lushness of the African plain.
Katje the Windmill Cat
by Gretchen Woelfle
Illustrator: Nicola Bayley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The Dutch legend of a cat who saved a baby when a dike broke. Based on a true story with watercolor illustrations.
by Gretchen Woelfle
Illustrator: Nicola Bayley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
The Dutch legend of a cat who saved a baby when a dike broke. Based on a true story with watercolor illustrations.
Lady Lollipop
by Dick King-Smith
Illustrator: Jill Barton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A clever pig keeper and an obliging pig conspire to teach the spoiled princess some manners.
by Dick King-Smith
Illustrator: Jill Barton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A clever pig keeper and an obliging pig conspire to teach the spoiled princess some manners.
“Let's Get a Pup!” Said Kate
written and ill. by Bob Graham
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A loving tale of adopting a new dog. Humorous illustrations.
written and ill. by Bob Graham
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A loving tale of adopting a new dog. Humorous illustrations.
Lexi's Tale
by Johanna Hurwitz
Illustrator: Patience Brewster
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Squirrel Lexi and guinea pig PeeWee befriend a homeless man in Central Park. Line drawings.
by Johanna Hurwitz
Illustrator: Patience Brewster
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
Squirrel Lexi and guinea pig PeeWee befriend a homeless man in Central Park. Line drawings.
Lookin' for Bird in the Big City
by Robert Burleigh
Illustrator: Marek Los
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A young Miles Davis plays his horn to New York City's beat as he searches for his idol, Charlie Parker.
by Robert Burleigh
Illustrator: Marek Los
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A young Miles Davis plays his horn to New York City's beat as he searches for his idol, Charlie Parker.
Loon Summer
by Barbara Santucci
Illustrator: Andrea Shine
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
At a wonderful summer place, Rainie comes to terms with her parents' divorce and grows to understand they love her. Lush watercolor illustrations.
by Barbara Santucci
Illustrator: Andrea Shine
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
At a wonderful summer place, Rainie comes to terms with her parents' divorce and grows to understand they love her. Lush watercolor illustrations.
MacMurtrey's Wall
written and ill. by Mark Sutherland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A parable of greedy ambition conquered by love and generosity. Unusual artwork.
written and ill. by Mark Sutherland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A parable of greedy ambition conquered by love and generosity. Unusual artwork.
Mama Does the Mambo
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A young Cuban girl helps her widowed mother begin to enjoy life again.
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
A young Cuban girl helps her widowed mother begin to enjoy life again.
Master Man
by Aaron Shepard
Illustrator: David Wisniewski
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
When Shadusa tries to prove that he's the real master man, he runs into unexpected obstacles. Funny illustrations.
by Aaron Shepard
Illustrator: David Wisniewski
Ages: 6+
Published: 2001
When Shadusa tries to prove that he's the real master man, he runs into unexpected obstacles. Funny illustrations.