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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Free Baseball
by Sue Corbett
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Felix wins a ticket to see the Miracle baseball team and his life is changed forever.
by Sue Corbett
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Felix wins a ticket to see the Miracle baseball team and his life is changed forever.
Freedom Ship
by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrator: Curtis James
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A child's tale of a dramatic escape by slave families on a stolen Confederate steamship. Based on a true Civil War incident. Moving illustrations
by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrator: Curtis James
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A child's tale of a dramatic escape by slave families on a stolen Confederate steamship. Based on a true Civil War incident. Moving illustrations
Gemini Summer
by Iain Lawrence
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When his brother dies, Danny attempts to fulfill his brother's dream of becoming an astronaut.
by Iain Lawrence
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When his brother dies, Danny attempts to fulfill his brother's dream of becoming an astronaut.
Georgie's Moon
by Chris Woodworth
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
The early 1970s when controversy over the Vietnam War raged and a young girl must face the loss of her father.
by Chris Woodworth
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
The early 1970s when controversy over the Vietnam War raged and a young girl must face the loss of her father.
Gideon the Cutpurse
by Linda Buckley-Archer
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Peter and Kate find themselves in 1763 England--how do they return to today? Whom can they trust?
by Linda Buckley-Archer
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Peter and Kate find themselves in 1763 England--how do they return to today? Whom can they trust?
Gossamer
by Lois Lowry
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
The realms of dream-givers merge with the lives of an abused child and a lonely woman.
by Lois Lowry
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
The realms of dream-givers merge with the lives of an abused child and a lonely woman.
Grandfather's Dance
by Patricia MacLachlan
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
The conclusion to the Witting family's tale of life on the prairie brings to life the special qualities of family and the simple reality of death.
by Patricia MacLachlan
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
The conclusion to the Witting family's tale of life on the prairie brings to life the special qualities of family and the simple reality of death.
Happy Kid!
by Gail Gauthier
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
After being unjustly tagged as a trouble maker, Kyle negotiates seventh grade with the help of an unusual book.
by Gail Gauthier
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
After being unjustly tagged as a trouble maker, Kyle negotiates seventh grade with the help of an unusual book.
Hattie Big Sky
by kirby larson
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In 1917, sixteen-year-old Hattie sets out alone to stake her claim on her late uncle's homestead in Montana. Based on family history.
by kirby larson
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In 1917, sixteen-year-old Hattie sets out alone to stake her claim on her late uncle's homestead in Montana. Based on family history.
Heat
by Mike Lupica
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A talented Cuban-American Little League pitcher and his older brother fight to remain together under adverse family circumstances.
by Mike Lupica
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A talented Cuban-American Little League pitcher and his older brother fight to remain together under adverse family circumstances.
Here Be Monsters!
written and ill. by Alan Snow
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A humorous adventure populated by villains, very strange creatures and Arthur, who wants to rescue Grandfather.
written and ill. by Alan Snow
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A humorous adventure populated by villains, very strange creatures and Arthur, who wants to rescue Grandfather.
Here Lies the Librarian
by Richard Peck
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In 1914 , automobile enthusiasts fourteen-year-old Peewee and her older brother encounter some gutsy librarians who turn their world upside down.
by Richard Peck
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In 1914 , automobile enthusiasts fourteen-year-old Peewee and her older brother encounter some gutsy librarians who turn their world upside down.
House of the Red Fish
by Graham Salisbury
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When a Japanese-American in Hawaii during World War II decides to raise his father's sunken fishing boat, he faces both encouragement and violent discrimination.
by Graham Salisbury
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When a Japanese-American in Hawaii during World War II decides to raise his father's sunken fishing boat, he faces both encouragement and violent discrimination.
Hugging the Rock
by Susan Taylor Brown
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When Rachel's bipolar mother leaves them, she and her Dad try to cope. Told in verse.
by Susan Taylor Brown
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When Rachel's bipolar mother leaves them, she and her Dad try to cope. Told in verse.
In the Days of Sand and Stars
by Marlee Pinsker
Illustrator: Francois Thisdale
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
The personalities and thoughts of the women of the Bible from Eve to Rebecca, Rachel, Leah and Yocheved. Digitally rendered illustrations.
by Marlee Pinsker
Illustrator: Francois Thisdale
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
The personalities and thoughts of the women of the Bible from Eve to Rebecca, Rachel, Leah and Yocheved. Digitally rendered illustrations.
Into the Firestorm
by Deborah Hopkinson
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
After his grandmother's death, eleven-year-old Nick leaves the cotton fields and finds a new home in San Francisco. Will he lose it to earthquake and fire?
by Deborah Hopkinson
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
After his grandmother's death, eleven-year-old Nick leaves the cotton fields and finds a new home in San Francisco. Will he lose it to earthquake and fire?
I Remember Miss Perry
by Pat Brisson
Illustrator: Stéphane Jorisch
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A sensitive story of an elementary class recalling its beloved teacher who was killed in an accident.
by Pat Brisson
Illustrator: Stéphane Jorisch
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A sensitive story of an elementary class recalling its beloved teacher who was killed in an accident.
Julia's Kitchen
by Brenda A. Ferber
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When a terrible fire turns Cara's life upside down, she and her father must deal with the grief and rebuild their lives.
by Brenda A. Ferber
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When a terrible fire turns Cara's life upside down, she and her father must deal with the grief and rebuild their lives.
jumping the scratch
by Sarah Weeks
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When Jamie moves to a trailer park, his disabled aunt and a female classmate bring healing and humor into his life.
by Sarah Weeks
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When Jamie moves to a trailer park, his disabled aunt and a female classmate bring healing and humor into his life.
Key Lardo
by Bruce Hale
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Chet Gecko, lizard detective, solves another case at Emerson Hicky Elementary. A funny, punny mystery.
by Bruce Hale
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Chet Gecko, lizard detective, solves another case at Emerson Hicky Elementary. A funny, punny mystery.
Kibitzers and Fools
written and ill. by Simms Taback
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Thirteen humorous traditional Jewish tales each followed by a saying. Expressive illustrations capture the spirit of the stories.
written and ill. by Simms Taback
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Thirteen humorous traditional Jewish tales each followed by a saying. Expressive illustrations capture the spirit of the stories.
Kiki's Journey
by Kristy Orona-Ramirez
Illustrator: Jonathan Warm Day
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A grandmother helps her granddaughter discover her heritage when she visits the Taos Pueblo.
by Kristy Orona-Ramirez
Illustrator: Jonathan Warm Day
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A grandmother helps her granddaughter discover her heritage when she visits the Taos Pueblo.
Listen!
by Stephanie S. Tolan
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Can a wild dog help twelve-year-old Charley recover from two major tragedies?
by Stephanie S. Tolan
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Can a wild dog help twelve-year-old Charley recover from two major tragedies?
Moon Shadow
by Chris Platt
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A roundup of wild horses in Nevada gives thirteen-year-old Callie the challenge of caring for an orphaned filly.
by Chris Platt
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A roundup of wild horses in Nevada gives thirteen-year-old Callie the challenge of caring for an orphaned filly.
Moses
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
How Harriet Tubman's faith in her god moved her along the Underground Railroad. Told with stunning paintings and emotional prose.
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
How Harriet Tubman's faith in her god moved her along the Underground Railroad. Told with stunning paintings and emotional prose.