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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A Boy and His Bot
by Daniel H. Wilson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A class trip to an earthen pyramid in easter Oklahoma leads Code Lightfall into a parallel universe of powerful robots.
by Daniel H. Wilson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A class trip to an earthen pyramid in easter Oklahoma leads Code Lightfall into a parallel universe of powerful robots.
A Butterfly is Patient
by Dianna Hutts Aston
Illustrator: Sylvia Long
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Beautiful watercolors and astounding facts illustrate the magical world of butterflies.
by Dianna Hutts Aston
Illustrator: Sylvia Long
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Beautiful watercolors and astounding facts illustrate the magical world of butterflies.
A Christmas Tree for Pyn
written and illustrated by Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
On a remote mountain, a gruff father shows his love by giving in to his small daughter's request for a Christmas tree. Endearing pencil and gouache illustrations.
written and illustrated by Olivier Dunrea
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
On a remote mountain, a gruff father shows his love by giving in to his small daughter's request for a Christmas tree. Endearing pencil and gouache illustrations.
A Dazzling Display of Dogs
by Betsy Franco
Illustrator: Michael Wertz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Humorous poems are embedded in lively monoprint and pencil illustrations, computer manipulated.
by Betsy Franco
Illustrator: Michael Wertz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Humorous poems are embedded in lively monoprint and pencil illustrations, computer manipulated.
A Donkey Reads
written by Muriel Mandell
Illustrator: André Letria
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Will the village wise man in ancient Turkey avoid a beating from the evil tyrant by teaching a donkey to read? Bright. comical illustrations.
written by Muriel Mandell
Illustrator: André Letria
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Will the village wise man in ancient Turkey avoid a beating from the evil tyrant by teaching a donkey to read? Bright. comical illustrations.
A Full Moon is Rising
poems by Marilyn Singer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Short poems, set in different countries, reveal customs and dreams about the full moon. Detailed watercolors. Background information about each poem and author's sources.
poems by Marilyn Singer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Short poems, set in different countries, reveal customs and dreams about the full moon. Detailed watercolors. Background information about each poem and author's sources.
Aggie Gets Lost
by Lori Ries
Illustrator: Frank W. Dormer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Adventures continue for a feisty dog and her master in this hopeful story for young readers. Pen and ink and watercolor illustrations.
by Lori Ries
Illustrator: Frank W. Dormer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Adventures continue for a feisty dog and her master in this hopeful story for young readers. Pen and ink and watercolor illustrations.
A House in the Woods
by Inga Moore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Two pigs, a moose, and a bear, looking for a new home, get help from some industrious beavers. Atmospheric pastel illustrations.
by Inga Moore
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Two pigs, a moose, and a bear, looking for a new home, get help from some industrious beavers. Atmospheric pastel illustrations.
All the Water in the World
by George Ella Lyon
Illustrator: Katherine Tillotson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Powerful eye-catching illustrations accompany this poetic, informative text which explains the origins and uses of one of our most important resources.
by George Ella Lyon
Illustrator: Katherine Tillotson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Powerful eye-catching illustrations accompany this poetic, informative text which explains the origins and uses of one of our most important resources.
All the Way to America
written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
In simple language and with gentle, colorful illustrations, the author tells the stories of his family's immigration from Italy to the United States.
written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
In simple language and with gentle, colorful illustrations, the author tells the stories of his family's immigration from Italy to the United States.
Along a Long Road
written and illustrated by Frank Viva
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Take the bicycle ride of your life - zoom, soar, learn and grow! Graphic illustrations are breathtaking.
written and illustrated by Frank Viva
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Take the bicycle ride of your life - zoom, soar, learn and grow! Graphic illustrations are breathtaking.
A Nation's Hope
written by Matt De La Pena
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
The great boxer's story, one of hope, determination, and pride, also provides perspective on World War II. Strong oil on wood illustrations.
written by Matt De La Pena
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
The great boxer's story, one of hope, determination, and pride, also provides perspective on World War II. Strong oil on wood illustrations.
An Edible Alphabet
by Carol Watterson
Illustrator: Michela Sorrentino
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Dramatic art and text on multiple levels provide a wide range of information about farm animals and plants. In ABC format.
by Carol Watterson
Illustrator: Michela Sorrentino
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Dramatic art and text on multiple levels provide a wide range of information about farm animals and plants. In ABC format.
Ankylosaur Attack
by Daniel Loxton
Illustrator: Daniel Loxton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A young Ankylosaur saves an elderly handicapped “relative” of his species from being eaten by a hungry Tyrannosaur. Bold illustrations create the world of dinosaurs.
by Daniel Loxton
Illustrator: Daniel Loxton
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A young Ankylosaur saves an elderly handicapped “relative” of his species from being eaten by a hungry Tyrannosaur. Bold illustrations create the world of dinosaurs.
Anna Hibiscus' Song
by Atinuke
Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Anna Hibiscus is so happy, she just has to share it. Bright cheerful illustrations of her family in “Amazing Africa.”
by Atinuke
Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Anna Hibiscus is so happy, she just has to share it. Bright cheerful illustrations of her family in “Amazing Africa.”
Annie and the Snowball and the Book Bugs Club
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Sucie Stevenson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Annie and Henry join a summer book club and prove that reading doesn't have to be an inside activity. Pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations.
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Sucie Stevenson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Annie and Henry join a summer book club and prove that reading doesn't have to be an inside activity. Pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations.
Ant and Grasshopper
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Industrious Ant learns compassion and saves musical Grasshopper in this adaptation of an Aesop fable. Playful watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations.
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Industrious Ant learns compassion and saves musical Grasshopper in this adaptation of an Aesop fable. Playful watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations.
Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!
written and illustrated by Diane deGroat
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Gilbert finds his idea for the Earth Day project right in front of him. Vivid appealing illustrations.
written and illustrated by Diane deGroat
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Gilbert finds his idea for the Earth Day project right in front of him. Vivid appealing illustrations.
A Storm Called Katrina
by Myron Uhlberg
Illustrator: Colin Bootman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A young boy's harsh experiences during Katrina's devastation. A powerful story sensitively related and illustrated.
by Myron Uhlberg
Illustrator: Colin Bootman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A young boy's harsh experiences during Katrina's devastation. A powerful story sensitively related and illustrated.
A Zeal of Zebras
by Woop Studios
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Collective nouns--some familiar, some surprising and whimsical-- are the framework for this imaginative book of animals and insects, arranged alphabetically. Bold digitally rendered illustrations along with facts.
by Woop Studios
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Collective nouns--some familiar, some surprising and whimsical-- are the framework for this imaginative book of animals and insects, arranged alphabetically. Bold digitally rendered illustrations along with facts.
Bailey
by Harry Bliss
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A cheerful look at the ups and downs of a school day with a dog as a student is portrayed in expressive ink and watercolor illustrations.
by Harry Bliss
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A cheerful look at the ups and downs of a school day with a dog as a student is portrayed in expressive ink and watercolor illustrations.
Bake Sale
written and illustrated by Sara Varon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Cupcake bakes his award winning desserts and plays in a band, but his life turns upside down when he plans a trip to Turkey with his best friend.
written and illustrated by Sara Varon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Cupcake bakes his award winning desserts and plays in a band, but his life turns upside down when he plans a trip to Turkey with his best friend.
Balloons Over Broadway
by Melissa Sweet
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
An Italian immigrant with a love of puppetry helped Macy's create a Thanksgiving parade which is a beloved tradition to this day. Inventive collage and 3D images.
by Melissa Sweet
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
An Italian immigrant with a love of puppetry helped Macy's create a Thanksgiving parade which is a beloved tradition to this day. Inventive collage and 3D images.
Ben Franklin
by Alan Schroeder
Illustrator: John OBrien
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
From humble beginnings, Ben Franklin rises to international renown in this lively primer of Colonial America. Cartoon ink and watercolor illustrations.
by Alan Schroeder
Illustrator: John OBrien
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
From humble beginnings, Ben Franklin rises to international renown in this lively primer of Colonial America. Cartoon ink and watercolor illustrations.
Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake
written by Michael B. Kaplan
Illustrator: Stephane Jorisch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Betty is a “handful” - which she takes as a compliment! She falls in love with chocolate cake and has to learn patience. Delicious illustrations!
written by Michael B. Kaplan
Illustrator: Stephane Jorisch
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Betty is a “handful” - which she takes as a compliment! She falls in love with chocolate cake and has to learn patience. Delicious illustrations!