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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Emma Dilemma:
by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Perceptive poems show the responsibilities and pleasures of being an older sister. Funny pen, ink, and digital media illustrations.
by Kristine O'Connell George
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Perceptive poems show the responsibilities and pleasures of being an older sister. Funny pen, ink, and digital media illustrations.
Even an Octopus Needs a Home
by Irene Kelly
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
The vividly detailed illustrations highlight how many in the animal world make and find safe places to rest and rear their young.
by Irene Kelly
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
The vividly detailed illustrations highlight how many in the animal world make and find safe places to rest and rear their young.
Fabulous!
written and illustrated by Bonnie Christensen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Warhol, a sickly child raised in Pennsylvania's immigrant Czech ghetto, used his commercial art skills to create a new style that brought fine art to the masses.
written and illustrated by Bonnie Christensen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Warhol, a sickly child raised in Pennsylvania's immigrant Czech ghetto, used his commercial art skills to create a new style that brought fine art to the masses.
Family Pack
by Sandra Markle
Illustrator: Alan Marks
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Transferred fro Canada to Yellowstone as part of a reproduction project, a lone female wolf finds a new family. Factual information included.
by Sandra Markle
Illustrator: Alan Marks
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Transferred fro Canada to Yellowstone as part of a reproduction project, a lone female wolf finds a new family. Factual information included.
Ferret Fun
by Karen Rostoker-Gruber
Illustrator: Paul Rátz de Tagyos
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Clever ferrets Fudge and Einstein find a way to convince hungry cat Marvel that they are not food. Hilarious magic marker illustrations.
by Karen Rostoker-Gruber
Illustrator: Paul Rátz de Tagyos
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Clever ferrets Fudge and Einstein find a way to convince hungry cat Marvel that they are not food. Hilarious magic marker illustrations.
Fish on a Walk
written and illustrated by Eva Muggenthaler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Whimsical animals demonstrate the concept of opposites, both simple and more abstract. Lush, detailed illustrations.
written and illustrated by Eva Muggenthaler
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Whimsical animals demonstrate the concept of opposites, both simple and more abstract. Lush, detailed illustrations.
Friends
by Catherine Thimmesh, photos
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
What could a delicate cat have in common with an orangutan? Surprising animal friendships are depicted in poems and touching photographs.
by Catherine Thimmesh, photos
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
What could a delicate cat have in common with an orangutan? Surprising animal friendships are depicted in poems and touching photographs.
Frog and Friends
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Josée Masse
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Frog and his friends--Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon, and Squirrel--share a trio of amusing stories. Entertaining illustrations.
by Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Josée Masse
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Frog and his friends--Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon, and Squirrel--share a trio of amusing stories. Entertaining illustrations.
Ghost Diamond!
written by Michael Broad
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Disguises, gadgets, and secret agent smarts help Ameleia Kidd take down criminal masterminds. Three exciting adventures in each volume.
written by Michael Broad
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Disguises, gadgets, and secret agent smarts help Ameleia Kidd take down criminal masterminds. Three exciting adventures in each volume.
Giant Steps to Change the World
by Spike Lee
Illustrator: Sean Qualls
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Good advice about making the world a better place from famous people including Mother Theresa, Langston Hughes, and Neil Armstrong. Mixed-media illustrations.
by Spike Lee
Illustrator: Sean Qualls
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Good advice about making the world a better place from famous people including Mother Theresa, Langston Hughes, and Neil Armstrong. Mixed-media illustrations.
Good Luck Anna Hibiscus!
by Atinuke
Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Anna, part of a large family in “Amazing Africa”, prepares to visit her other grandmother in cold, cozy, cool Canada.
by Atinuke
Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Anna, part of a large family in “Amazing Africa”, prepares to visit her other grandmother in cold, cozy, cool Canada.
Goyangi Means Cat
written by Christine McDonnell
Illustrator: Steve Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Soo Min travels from Korea to her new family in the United States where the cat (Goyangi) connects her past and her future.
written by Christine McDonnell
Illustrator: Steve Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Soo Min travels from Korea to her new family in the United States where the cat (Goyangi) connects her past and her future.
Grandpa's Tractor
written and illustrated by Michael Garland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Grandpa Joe takes Jimmy up the hill to see the old family farm, now a neighborhood for many. His recollections follow the seasons on a farm. Soft, colorful digital illustrations.
written and illustrated by Michael Garland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Grandpa Joe takes Jimmy up the hill to see the old family farm, now a neighborhood for many. His recollections follow the seasons on a farm. Soft, colorful digital illustrations.
Grasslands
by Cathryn Sill
Illustrator: John Sill
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
What grasslands are and how wildlife survives in diverse environments are simply described. Includes map, glossary, and bibliography.
by Cathryn Sill
Illustrator: John Sill
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
What grasslands are and how wildlife survives in diverse environments are simply described. Includes map, glossary, and bibliography.
Grin and Bear It
written and ill. by Leo Landry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Bear is great at making up jokes but nervous about performing. See how he finally solves his problem. Pencil and watercolor illustrations.
written and ill. by Leo Landry
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Bear is great at making up jokes but nervous about performing. See how he finally solves his problem. Pencil and watercolor illustrations.
Gross Body Invaders
by Ruth Owen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Disgusting yet fascinating facts about various parasites living right under our noses--literally. Includes stunning microscopic photographs.
by Ruth Owen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Disgusting yet fascinating facts about various parasites living right under our noses--literally. Includes stunning microscopic photographs.
Happily Ever Emma
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Eight-year-old Emma resents her mother‘s new boyfriend, and she does what she can to spoil the relationship, but that causes evenmore problems.
by Sally Warner
Illustrator: Jamie Harper
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Eight-year-old Emma resents her mother‘s new boyfriend, and she does what she can to spoil the relationship, but that causes evenmore problems.
Happy Endings
by Robin Pulver
Illustrator: Lynn Rowe Reed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
The suffixes prove their importance when the class resists learning about them. Colorful, cartoonish illustrations with word endings highlighted.
by Robin Pulver
Illustrator: Lynn Rowe Reed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
The suffixes prove their importance when the class resists learning about them. Colorful, cartoonish illustrations with word endings highlighted.
Harry to the Rescue!
written by Thea Feldman
Illustrator: Olga Ivanov
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Tucker Mouse and other favorite characters from George Selden's The Cricket in Times Square star in new adventures. Detailed illustrations.
written by Thea Feldman
Illustrator: Olga Ivanov
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Tucker Mouse and other favorite characters from George Selden's The Cricket in Times Square star in new adventures. Detailed illustrations.
Have Fun Anna Hibiscus!
by Atinuke
Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
See: Good Luck Anna Hibiscus
by Atinuke
Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
See: Good Luck Anna Hibiscus
Hide and Sheep
by Andrea Beaty
Illustrator: Bill Mayer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
In a rollicking rhyme, all of Farmer McFitt's sheep leave the farm for parts unknown--the beach, the museum, the zoo, even the library. Amusing pen and watercolor illustrations.
by Andrea Beaty
Illustrator: Bill Mayer
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
In a rollicking rhyme, all of Farmer McFitt's sheep leave the farm for parts unknown--the beach, the museum, the zoo, even the library. Amusing pen and watercolor illustrations.
Hippo and Rabbit in Three Short Tales
written and ill. by Jeff Mack
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Three short, humorous stories about two friends are told in simple text with bright and cheerful graphic illustrations.
written and ill. by Jeff Mack
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Three short, humorous stories about two friends are told in simple text with bright and cheerful graphic illustrations.
Hocus Pocus
by Sylvie Desrosiers
Illustrator: Rémy Simard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A determined rabbit attracted by a juicy carrot attempts to “by-pass” an alert watch dog to gain the prize. Humorous digital illustrations.
by Sylvie Desrosiers
Illustrator: Rémy Simard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
A determined rabbit attracted by a juicy carrot attempts to “by-pass” an alert watch dog to gain the prize. Humorous digital illustrations.
Hooper Finds a Family
by Jane Paley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
When Hurricane Katrina drives his family away a lab puppy must fend for himself. Based on an actual rescue by Labs4rescue.
by Jane Paley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
When Hurricane Katrina drives his family away a lab puppy must fend for himself. Based on an actual rescue by Labs4rescue.
Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
written by F. Zia
Illustrator: Ken Min
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Does Aneel's grandfather really gain super powers as he eats roti (flatbread) in this humorous fantasy about an Indian family in the U.S.? Funny acrylic and colored pencil illustrations.
written by F. Zia
Illustrator: Ken Min
Ages: 6+
Published: 2011
Does Aneel's grandfather really gain super powers as he eats roti (flatbread) in this humorous fantasy about an Indian family in the U.S.? Funny acrylic and colored pencil illustrations.