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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Dog Eared
written and ill. by Amanda Harvey
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Reeling from a snide remark about his ears, Otis worries about how he looks, until he is reminded how loved he is. Loving illustations.
written and ill. by Amanda Harvey
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Reeling from a snide remark about his ears, Otis worries about how he looks, until he is reminded how loved he is. Loving illustations.
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs!
by Leslea Newman
Illustrator: Erika Oller
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Counting dogs, dogs, dogs spells fun, fun, fun.
by Leslea Newman
Illustrator: Erika Oller
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Counting dogs, dogs, dogs spells fun, fun, fun.
Dolores and the Big Fire
by Andrew Clements
Illustrator: Ellen Beier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A solitary old man befriends a cat who ultimately saves him.
by Andrew Clements
Illustrator: Ellen Beier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A solitary old man befriends a cat who ultimately saves him.
Dream Dancer
by Jill Newsome
Illustrator: Claudio Munoz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Lily dances in her mind until her injured foot recovers enough for her to return to the dance floor. Graceful illustrations.
by Jill Newsome
Illustrator: Claudio Munoz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Lily dances in her mind until her injured foot recovers enough for her to return to the dance floor. Graceful illustrations.
Eaglet's World
by Evelyn Minshull
Illustrator: Andrea Gabriel
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The birth and first flight of a baby bald eagle, a metaphor for the move from comfort to the unknown.
by Evelyn Minshull
Illustrator: Andrea Gabriel
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The birth and first flight of a baby bald eagle, a metaphor for the move from comfort to the unknown.
Earthquack!
by Margie Palatini
Illustrator: Barry Moser
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A wordplay romp featuring Chucky Ducky and Loosey Goosey who fear an earthquake. Brilliant illustrations.
by Margie Palatini
Illustrator: Barry Moser
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A wordplay romp featuring Chucky Ducky and Loosey Goosey who fear an earthquake. Brilliant illustrations.
Egg-Napped!
by Marisa Montes
Illustrator: Marsha Winborn
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Gabbler's egg has its own adventures before settling down to hatch.
by Marisa Montes
Illustrator: Marsha Winborn
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Gabbler's egg has its own adventures before settling down to hatch.
Elefantina's Dream
poetry by X.J. Kennedy
Illustrator: Graham Percy
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Elefantina pursues her ice skating dreams from her tropical home to the Elympics. Charming illustrations.
poetry by X.J. Kennedy
Illustrator: Graham Percy
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Elefantina pursues her ice skating dreams from her tropical home to the Elympics. Charming illustrations.
Elizabeti's School
by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Illustrator: Christy Hale
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A warm, loving family supports Elizabeti's adjustment to the beginning of school.
by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Illustrator: Christy Hale
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A warm, loving family supports Elizabeti's adjustment to the beginning of school.
Epossumondas
by Coleen Salley
Illustrator: Janet Stevens
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
An outrageous tale of a small possum who takes his mother's advice literally. With hilarious illustrations. Wonderful read-aloud.
by Coleen Salley
Illustrator: Janet Stevens
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
An outrageous tale of a small possum who takes his mother's advice literally. With hilarious illustrations. Wonderful read-aloud.
Estela's Swap
by Alexis O'Neill
Illustrator: Enrique O. Sanchez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A young Hispanic girl learns of friendship and trading at a weekly swap meet.
by Alexis O'Neill
Illustrator: Enrique O. Sanchez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A young Hispanic girl learns of friendship and trading at a weekly swap meet.
Falling into Place
by Stephanie Greene
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
In helping her grandmother adapt to her new home, Margaret gets used to the idea of change in her own family.
by Stephanie Greene
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
In helping her grandmother adapt to her new home, Margaret gets used to the idea of change in her own family.
Flamingo Dream
by Donna Jo Napoli
Illustrator: Cathie Felstead
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Prepared by her father, a young girl comes to terms with his death. Comforting collages.
by Donna Jo Napoli
Illustrator: Cathie Felstead
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Prepared by her father, a young girl comes to terms with his death. Comforting collages.
Fox and Fluff
by Shutta Crum
Illustrator: John Bendall-Brunello
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Tough guy fox unexpectedly learns the joys of fatherhood--to a chicken,
by Shutta Crum
Illustrator: John Bendall-Brunello
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Tough guy fox unexpectedly learns the joys of fatherhood--to a chicken,
Frog's Best Friend
by Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrator: Diane Dawson Hearn
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Frog learns to share his best friend with other animals and makes new friends.
by Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrator: Diane Dawson Hearn
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Frog learns to share his best friend with other animals and makes new friends.
From Dawn till Dusk
by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
Illustrator: Mary Azarian
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The warmth and tradition of growing up on a Vermont farm through words and pictures. Photographs of author and illustrator on their childhood farms.
by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
Illustrator: Mary Azarian
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The warmth and tradition of growing up on a Vermont farm through words and pictures. Photographs of author and illustrator on their childhood farms.
Funny Frank
by Dick King-Smith
Illustrator: John Eastwood
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Frank, a chick, is helped by his farm family to realize his ambition to swim like a duck.
by Dick King-Smith
Illustrator: John Eastwood
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Frank, a chick, is helped by his farm family to realize his ambition to swim like a duck.
George Speaks
by Dick King-Smith
Illustrator: Judy Browne
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
An extraordinary baby is born able to speak whole sentences.
by Dick King-Smith
Illustrator: Judy Browne
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
An extraordinary baby is born able to speak whole sentences.
Georgie Lee
by Sharon Phillips Denslow
Illustrator: Lynne Rae Perkins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Magical, funny stories about a cow, a grandmother and her grandson.
by Sharon Phillips Denslow
Illustrator: Lynne Rae Perkins
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Magical, funny stories about a cow, a grandmother and her grandson.
Get Well, Good Knight
by Shelley Moore Thomas
Illustrator: Jennifer Plecas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The good knight returns and cares for three sniffling dragons.
by Shelley Moore Thomas
Illustrator: Jennifer Plecas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
The good knight returns and cares for three sniffling dragons.
Gooney Bird Greene
by Lois Lowry
Illustrator: Middy Thomas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Gooney Bird Greene charms her second grade class with her stories.
by Lois Lowry
Illustrator: Middy Thomas
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Gooney Bird Greene charms her second grade class with her stories.
Goose's Story
by Cari Best
Illustrator: Holly Meade
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
All summer a young girl and her dog watch a courageous goose with one leg and welcome back her new family the following spring. Striking illustrations.
by Cari Best
Illustrator: Holly Meade
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
All summer a young girl and her dog watch a courageous goose with one leg and welcome back her new family the following spring. Striking illustrations.
Grayboy
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Two children enjoy summer on the bay caring for a wounded gull.
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Two children enjoy summer on the bay caring for a wounded gull.
Gus and Grandpa and the Halloween Costume
by Claudia Mills
Illustrator: Catherine Stock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Grandpa saves the day when Mom and Dad say no to a store-bought costume.
by Claudia Mills
Illustrator: Catherine Stock
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
Grandpa saves the day when Mom and Dad say no to a store-bought costume.
Head, Body, Legs
retold by Won-Ldy Paye
Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A humorous creation tale about the importance of cooperation. Gouache illustrations.
retold by Won-Ldy Paye
Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2002
A humorous creation tale about the importance of cooperation. Gouache illustrations.