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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The Year of Miss Agnes
by Kirkpatrick Hill
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A small Native American community in Alaska gets a new teacher--a teacher like no other.
by Kirkpatrick Hill
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A small Native American community in Alaska gets a new teacher--a teacher like no other.
Three More Stories You Can Read to Your Dog
by Sara Swan Miller
Illustrator: True Kelley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A vet visit, a walking “rock”, and...the BATH! All from a dog's point of view. Humorous illustrarions.
by Sara Swan Miller
Illustrator: True Kelley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A vet visit, a walking “rock”, and...the BATH! All from a dog's point of view. Humorous illustrarions.
Tituba
by William Miller
Illustrator: Leonard Jenkins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Story of the West Indian slave unjustly accused of witchcraft in Salem during the 1692 trials. Colorful illustrations reflect drama and emotion.
by William Miller
Illustrator: Leonard Jenkins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Story of the West Indian slave unjustly accused of witchcraft in Salem during the 1692 trials. Colorful illustrations reflect drama and emotion.
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.