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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Cat Talk
by Patricia MacLachan
Illustrator: Barry Moser
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Meet Romeo, Tuck, and other felines. Each tells his own story in easy-to-read free verse.Engaging watercolors.
by Patricia MacLachan
Illustrator: Barry Moser
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Meet Romeo, Tuck, and other felines. Each tells his own story in easy-to-read free verse.Engaging watercolors.
Chick-O-Saurus Rex
by Lenore Jennewein
Illustrator: Daniel Jennewein
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Chick learns that chickens are descended from dinosaurs and is inspired to be brave! Fun, lively illustrations.
by Lenore Jennewein
Illustrator: Daniel Jennewein
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Chick learns that chickens are descended from dinosaurs and is inspired to be brave! Fun, lively illustrations.
Cowboy Up!
by Nancy Bo Flood
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
A day of roping and riding competitions at a rodeo is depicted through photographs, poetry, and prose for young Navaho children.
by Nancy Bo Flood
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
A day of roping and riding competitions at a rodeo is depicted through photographs, poetry, and prose for young Navaho children.
Cowpoke Clyde and Dirty Dawg
by Lori Mortensen
Illustrator: Michael Allen Austin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Humorous acrylic and colored pencil illustrations accompany the engaging rhymed tall tale of a cowboy and his attempt to bathe his feisty pet, Dawg.
by Lori Mortensen
Illustrator: Michael Allen Austin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Humorous acrylic and colored pencil illustrations accompany the engaging rhymed tall tale of a cowboy and his attempt to bathe his feisty pet, Dawg.
Deep In the Sahara
by Kelly Cunnane
Illustrator: Hoda Hadadi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Young Lalla wants to wear a malafa and grow into a fuller understanding of her traditions in the vibrant cultural life of Muslim West Africa. Collage illustrations.
by Kelly Cunnane
Illustrator: Hoda Hadadi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Young Lalla wants to wear a malafa and grow into a fuller understanding of her traditions in the vibrant cultural life of Muslim West Africa. Collage illustrations.
Dirty Bertie Worms!
by Alan MacDonald
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Perpetually dirty and filled with “interesting” ideas, six-year-old Bertie blithely races from one situation to another--often to the dismay of those around him. Black-and-white humorous illustrations.
by Alan MacDonald
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Perpetually dirty and filled with “interesting” ideas, six-year-old Bertie blithely races from one situation to another--often to the dismay of those around him. Black-and-white humorous illustrations.
Dodsworth in Tokyo
written and illustrated by Tim Egan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Dodsworth is traveling again. He pleads with friend Duck to be on his best behavior and Duck really tries. Ink and watercolor illustrations.
written and illustrated by Tim Egan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Dodsworth is traveling again. He pleads with friend Duck to be on his best behavior and Duck really tries. Ink and watercolor illustrations.
Eight Dolphins of Katrina
by Janet Wyman Coleman
Illustrator: Yan Nascimbene
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
When Hurricane Katrina destroys the Marine Life Oceanarium, eight dolphins find themselves in the Gulf of Mexico. Can they be found? Simple watercolors.
by Janet Wyman Coleman
Illustrator: Yan Nascimbene
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
When Hurricane Katrina destroys the Marine Life Oceanarium, eight dolphins find themselves in the Gulf of Mexico. Can they be found? Simple watercolors.
Emma In Paris
written and illustrated by Claire Frossard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
A tour of Paris in photographs follows a New York sparrow when she goes to visit her cousin. Illustrations superimposed on the photographs. Includes a touristmsp.
written and illustrated by Claire Frossard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
A tour of Paris in photographs follows a New York sparrow when she goes to visit her cousin. Illustrations superimposed on the photographs. Includes a touristmsp.
Exclamation Mark
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Unsure of his role in life, an exclamation point finds his groove once a question mark appears. Simple ink drawings.
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Unsure of his role in life, an exclamation point finds his groove once a question mark appears. Simple ink drawings.
Eye (How It Works series)
written and illustrated by David Macaulay
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
With labeled illustrations and clear, simple text, the way human eyes function is described.
written and illustrated by David Macaulay
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
With labeled illustrations and clear, simple text, the way human eyes function is described.
Ferdinand Fox's First Summer
written and photographed by Mary Holland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
The first summer of a litter of foxes is described in detail. Close-up and dramatic photographs add to the text.
written and photographed by Mary Holland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
The first summer of a litter of foxes is described in detail. Close-up and dramatic photographs add to the text.
Finnegan and Fox: The Ten-Foot Cop
by Helen L. Wilbur
Illustrator: John Manders
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
During a busy day, New York police horse Finnegan demonstrates how he and his mount are partners protecting the public. Cartoon illustrations. Facts about mounted police.
by Helen L. Wilbur
Illustrator: John Manders
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
During a busy day, New York police horse Finnegan demonstrates how he and his mount are partners protecting the public. Cartoon illustrations. Facts about mounted police.
Flight of the Honey Bee
by Raymond Huber
Illustrator: Brian Lovelock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Travel along with Scout as she leaves the hive in search of nectar and pollen to make delicious honey. Colorful acrylic, pencil and watercolor illustrations.
by Raymond Huber
Illustrator: Brian Lovelock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Travel along with Scout as she leaves the hive in search of nectar and pollen to make delicious honey. Colorful acrylic, pencil and watercolor illustrations.
Follow Follow
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: Josée Masse
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Poems based on classic fairy tales are flipped to present another point of view. Vibrant acrylic illustrations.
by Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: Josée Masse
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Poems based on classic fairy tales are flipped to present another point of view. Vibrant acrylic illustrations.
Forest Has a Song
by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater
Illustrator: Robbin Gourley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Children explore the forest through beautiful poems that whisper its truths. Exquisite watercolors share more of the forest's secrets.
by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater
Illustrator: Robbin Gourley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Children explore the forest through beautiful poems that whisper its truths. Exquisite watercolors share more of the forest's secrets.
Frog and Friends: Outdoor Surprises
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Josée Masse
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Frog and his friends rescue a baby bird, put on a show, and tell scary stories. Amusing, colorful illustrations.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Josée Masse
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Frog and his friends rescue a baby bird, put on a show, and tell scary stories. Amusing, colorful illustrations.
Frog Song
by Brenda Z. Guiberson
Illustrator: Gennady Spirin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Lush illustrations in tempera, watercolor, and pencil illuminate facts about various frogs around the world. Rich background information.
by Brenda Z. Guiberson
Illustrator: Gennady Spirin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Lush illustrations in tempera, watercolor, and pencil illuminate facts about various frogs around the world. Rich background information.
Glasswings
written and illustrated by Elisa Kleven
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
A butterfly lands in the city and, with her new friends, helps build and thrives in a city garden. Ink, watercolor, and pastel illustrations.
written and illustrated by Elisa Kleven
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
A butterfly lands in the city and, with her new friends, helps build and thrives in a city garden. Ink, watercolor, and pastel illustrations.
Grandma and the Great Gourd
retold by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Illustrator: Susy Pilgrim Waters
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
On the way to visit her daughter, Grandma meets a hungry fox, a bear, and a tiger who want to eat her. Can she outwit them? Vibrant collage illustrations.
retold by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Illustrator: Susy Pilgrim Waters
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
On the way to visit her daughter, Grandma meets a hungry fox, a bear, and a tiger who want to eat her. Can she outwit them? Vibrant collage illustrations.
Hanukkah Bear
by Eric A. Kimmel
Illustrator: Mike Wohnoutka
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
When the rabbi arrives at Bubba Brayna's house for the first night celebration, the latkes are all gone. Guess who got there first? Cheerful acrylics.
by Eric A. Kimmel
Illustrator: Mike Wohnoutka
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
When the rabbi arrives at Bubba Brayna's house for the first night celebration, the latkes are all gone. Guess who got there first? Cheerful acrylics.
Henry's Map
written and illustrated by David Elliot
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Henry draws a map of his beloved farmyard, but when the animals move, is his map still accurate? Amusing pencil and watercolor illustrations.
written and illustrated by David Elliot
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Henry draws a map of his beloved farmyard, but when the animals move, is his map still accurate? Amusing pencil and watercolor illustrations.
Here Come the Humpbacks!
by April Pulley Sayre
Illustrator: Jamie Hogan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
An information-filled account of whale migration, birth and nurturing of the young, pod behavior and ways of protecting them. Rich charcoal and pastel illustrations.
by April Pulley Sayre
Illustrator: Jamie Hogan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
An information-filled account of whale migration, birth and nurturing of the young, pod behavior and ways of protecting them. Rich charcoal and pastel illustrations.
How Big Were Dinosaurs?
written and illustrated by Lita Judge
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Simple text and amusing color illustrations compare the size and weight of familiar and lesser-known dinosaurs to familiar animals and objects.
written and illustrated by Lita Judge
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Simple text and amusing color illustrations compare the size and weight of familiar and lesser-known dinosaurs to familiar animals and objects.
How Martha Saved Her Parents From Green Beans
by David LaRochelle
Illustrator: Mark Fearing
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Attention, picky eaters! Brave Martha confronts and defeats invading, evil green beans who capture her parents in this funny and ridiculous tale. Colorful, cartoon-like illustrations.
by David LaRochelle
Illustrator: Mark Fearing
Ages: 6+
Published: 2013
Attention, picky eaters! Brave Martha confronts and defeats invading, evil green beans who capture her parents in this funny and ridiculous tale. Colorful, cartoon-like illustrations.