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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Uptown
written and ill. by Bryan Collier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A boy's beloved Harlem, vividly depicted in paintings, collage and photography.
written and ill. by Bryan Collier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A boy's beloved Harlem, vividly depicted in paintings, collage and photography.
Vera Runs Away
written and ill. by Vera Rosenberry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
When her family is too busy to celebrate her perfect report card, Vera runs away to look for a more appreciative family.
written and ill. by Vera Rosenberry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
When her family is too busy to celebrate her perfect report card, Vera runs away to look for a more appreciative family.
Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys
by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
Illustrator: E.B. Lewis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
In Reconstruction-era Tennessee, a spunky little girl persuades her family to let her attend school with her brothers. Lovely illustrations.
by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
Illustrator: E.B. Lewis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
In Reconstruction-era Tennessee, a spunky little girl persuades her family to let her attend school with her brothers. Lovely illustrations.
Way Out West with a Baby
written and ill. by Mike Brownlow
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Silly rhymed story of three tough cowboys who are not so vicious when they find a baby.
written and ill. by Mike Brownlow
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Silly rhymed story of three tough cowboys who are not so vicious when they find a baby.
Weird Stories from the Lonesome Cafe
by Judy Cox
Illustrator: Diane Kidd
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The customers at Sam's uncle's restaurant are many and varied in this humorous early chapter book.
by Judy Cox
Illustrator: Diane Kidd
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The customers at Sam's uncle's restaurant are many and varied in this humorous early chapter book.
When I Feel Angry
by Cornelia Maude Spellman
Illustrator: Nancy Cote
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
An angry rabbit learns to cope with and express feelings. Excellent introduction for parents.
by Cornelia Maude Spellman
Illustrator: Nancy Cote
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
An angry rabbit learns to cope with and express feelings. Excellent introduction for parents.
Who's Got Spots?
by Linda W. Aber
Illustrator: Gioia Fiammenghi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Worried about having enough actors, a class graphs the number of students who will not have chicken pox the night of the performance.
by Linda W. Aber
Illustrator: Gioia Fiammenghi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Worried about having enough actors, a class graphs the number of students who will not have chicken pox the night of the performance.
Win or Lose by How You Choose!
by Judge Judy Sheindlin
Illustrator: Bob Tore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Thirty-six examples of everyday problems any child may face, with solutions suggested.
by Judge Judy Sheindlin
Illustrator: Bob Tore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Thirty-six examples of everyday problems any child may face, with solutions suggested.
Wombat Goes Walkabout
by Michael Morpurgo
Illustrator: Christian Birmingham
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A wombat searching for his mother makes interesting discoveries about himself. Sensitively told.
by Michael Morpurgo
Illustrator: Christian Birmingham
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A wombat searching for his mother makes interesting discoveries about himself. Sensitively told.