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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Only One Cowry
retold by Phillis Gershator
Illustrator: David Soman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Through a series of clever trades,a young trader finds a bride for the king for “only one cowry”.
retold by Phillis Gershator
Illustrator: David Soman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Through a series of clever trades,a young trader finds a bride for the king for “only one cowry”.
On the Day His Daddy Left
by Eric J. Adams
Illustrator: Layne Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
When his father and mother divorce, young Danny wonders if he is at fault. Includes helpful advice by a social worker.
by Eric J. Adams
Illustrator: Layne Johnson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
When his father and mother divorce, young Danny wonders if he is at fault. Includes helpful advice by a social worker.
Peg and the Whale
by Kenneth Oppel
Illustrator: Terry Widener
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
An unflappable heroine catches a whale and sets off for greater adventures.
by Kenneth Oppel
Illustrator: Terry Widener
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
An unflappable heroine catches a whale and sets off for greater adventures.
Pig and Crow
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
w With help from the trickster crow, Pig learns to grow pumpkins and raise butterflies and geese. Amusing illustrations.
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
w With help from the trickster crow, Pig learns to grow pumpkins and raise butterflies and geese. Amusing illustrations.
Poppleton Has Fun
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Further adventures of the beloved pig and his friends.
by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator: Mark Teague
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Further adventures of the beloved pig and his friends.
Promises
by Elizabeth Winthrop
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Sarah struggles with her anger and fears as her mother undergoes chemotherapy. Gently told with warm illustrations.
by Elizabeth Winthrop
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Sarah struggles with her anger and fears as her mother undergoes chemotherapy. Gently told with warm illustrations.
Roadrunner's Dance
by Rudolfo Anaya
Illustrator: David Diaz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
How to keep rattlesnakes off the road!
by Rudolfo Anaya
Illustrator: David Diaz
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
How to keep rattlesnakes off the road!
Rose Red and the Bear Prince
adapted and ill. by Dan Andreasen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Rose Red's kindness and resourcefulness help free the prince from an enchantment. Handsome illustrations.
adapted and ill. by Dan Andreasen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Rose Red's kindness and resourcefulness help free the prince from an enchantment. Handsome illustrations.
Sarah's Sleepover
by Bobbie Rodriguez
Illustrator: Mark Graham
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Blind Sarah rescues a sleepover when the fuse blows. Beautiful illustrations.
by Bobbie Rodriguez
Illustrator: Mark Graham
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Blind Sarah rescues a sleepover when the fuse blows. Beautiful illustrations.
Science Fair Bunnies
by Kathryn Lasky
Illustrator: Marylin Hafner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Should Clyde and Rosemary save their loose teeth for the tooth fairy or use them for their first grade science project?
by Kathryn Lasky
Illustrator: Marylin Hafner
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Should Clyde and Rosemary save their loose teeth for the tooth fairy or use them for their first grade science project?
Secrets of the Stone
written and ill. by Harriet Taylor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Coyote and badger's adventure, with references to the topography, ancient art, and animals of the southwest canyon country.
written and ill. by Harriet Taylor
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Coyote and badger's adventure, with references to the topography, ancient art, and animals of the southwest canyon country.
See You Later, Gladiator
by Jon Scieszka
Illustrator: Adam McCauley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The continuing adventures of these time traveling heroes.
by Jon Scieszka
Illustrator: Adam McCauley
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The continuing adventures of these time traveling heroes.
Shades of Black
by Sandra L. Pinkney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A photographic celebration of diversity.
by Sandra L. Pinkney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A photographic celebration of diversity.
Sleds on Boston Common
by Louise Borden
Illustrator: Robert Andrew Parker
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
On his ninth birthday, Henry challenges the British soldiers occupying Boston Common to let the local children sled and skate there. Wonderful illustrations.
by Louise Borden
Illustrator: Robert Andrew Parker
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
On his ninth birthday, Henry challenges the British soldiers occupying Boston Common to let the local children sled and skate there. Wonderful illustrations.
Snow Pumpkin
by Carole Lexa Schaefer
Illustrator: Pierr Morgan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
After an early October snowstorm, a misshapen pumpkin provides the finishing touches for a child's snowman.
by Carole Lexa Schaefer
Illustrator: Pierr Morgan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
After an early October snowstorm, a misshapen pumpkin provides the finishing touches for a child's snowman.
Snow Valentines
written and ill. by Karen Gray Ruelle
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Harry and his sister Emily look for ways to make their parents wonderful valentines. A chapter book
written and ill. by Karen Gray Ruelle
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Harry and his sister Emily look for ways to make their parents wonderful valentines. A chapter book
Space Guys!
written and ill. by Martha Weston
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Playful invaders interrupt a little boy's sleep and make a mess of the house.
written and ill. by Martha Weston
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Playful invaders interrupt a little boy's sleep and make a mess of the house.
Squanto's Journey
by Joseph Bruchac
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The life of the courageous and peaceable Native American who helped the first colonists, related by a Native American author. Lyrical illustrations.
by Joseph Bruchac
Illustrator: Greg Shed
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The life of the courageous and peaceable Native American who helped the first colonists, related by a Native American author. Lyrical illustrations.
Subira Subira
by Tololwa M. Mollel
Illustrator: Linda Saport
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The spirit woman MaMzuka teaches Tatu how to change her little brother's difficult behaviornot by magic but by patience, love and song.
by Tololwa M. Mollel
Illustrator: Linda Saport
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
The spirit woman MaMzuka teaches Tatu how to change her little brother's difficult behaviornot by magic but by patience, love and song.
Sweet, Sweet Memory
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A young girl shares warm memories of her Grandfather with her loving family.
by
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A young girl shares warm memories of her Grandfather with her loving family.
Sybil's Night Ride
written and ill. by Karen B. Winnick
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Courageous sixteen-year-old girl's journey through 1777 Dutchess County to alert the patriots that the British were burning Danbury.
written and ill. by Karen B. Winnick
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Courageous sixteen-year-old girl's journey through 1777 Dutchess County to alert the patriots that the British were burning Danbury.
Tales for the Seventh Day
by Nina Jaffe
Illustrator: Kelly Stribling Sutherland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Folk tales and legends about the Jewish day of rest.
by Nina Jaffe
Illustrator: Kelly Stribling Sutherland
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Folk tales and legends about the Jewish day of rest.
That Apple Is Mine!
retold and ill. by Katya Arnold
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Bear helps rabbit, crow and hedgehog share the last apple of the season. Funny twist at the end.
retold and ill. by Katya Arnold
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Bear helps rabbit, crow and hedgehog share the last apple of the season. Funny twist at the end.
The Ant and the Grasshopper
retold and ill. by Amy Lowry Poole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Aesop's fable set in China extolling the value of hard work. Well retold with expressive stylized paintings.
retold and ill. by Amy Lowry Poole
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
Aesop's fable set in China extolling the value of hard work. Well retold with expressive stylized paintings.
The Birthday Letters
by Charlotte Pomerantz
Illustrator: JoAnn Adinolfi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A persistent younger sister finds a way to attend the birthday party for her mother's friend's dog. Upbeat illustrations.
by Charlotte Pomerantz
Illustrator: JoAnn Adinolfi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2000
A persistent younger sister finds a way to attend the birthday party for her mother's friend's dog. Upbeat illustrations.