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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My Lady Pocahontas
by Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Pocahontas and her friend Neetah experience joy and sorrow when their Native American culture clashes with that of the Jamestown colonists.
by Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Pocahontas and her friend Neetah experience joy and sorrow when their Native American culture clashes with that of the Jamestown colonists.
My Name Is Sally Little Song
by Brenda Woods
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In 1802 Sally and her family escape slavery by joining the Seminole Indian tribe and must adjust to a new culture.
by Brenda Woods
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In 1802 Sally and her family escape slavery by joining the Seminole Indian tribe and must adjust to a new culture.
My Nights at the Improv
by Jan Siebold
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Inspired by an improvisation class, Lizzie finds herself able to take risks and think--and act--”outside the box.”
by Jan Siebold
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Inspired by an improvisation class, Lizzie finds herself able to take risks and think--and act--”outside the box.”
Out of Patience
by Brian Meehl
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Twelve-year-old Jake struggles to rescue his family and town from oblivion caused by the town's toilet curse.
by Brian Meehl
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Twelve-year-old Jake struggles to rescue his family and town from oblivion caused by the town's toilet curse.
Penelope Bailey Takes the Stage
by Susanna Reich
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In the late nineteenth century, Penelope's parents leave her with a very strict aunt who tries to keep her out of a school play.
by Susanna Reich
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In the late nineteenth century, Penelope's parents leave her with a very strict aunt who tries to keep her out of a school play.
Penny from Heaven
by Jennifer L. Holm
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Growing up in an immigrant family in 1953, Penny fears polio and faces the devastating discrimination against Italians.
by Jennifer L. Holm
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Growing up in an immigrant family in 1953, Penny fears polio and faces the devastating discrimination against Italians.
Playing Dad's Song
by D. Dina Friedman
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Mourning the loss of his musician father on 9/11/01, Gus discovers new possibilities in learning to play the oboe and to compose.
by D. Dina Friedman
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Mourning the loss of his musician father on 9/11/01, Gus discovers new possibilities in learning to play the oboe and to compose.
Porch Lies
by Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrator: André Carrilho
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A humorous and creepy African-American collection.
by Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrator: André Carrilho
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A humorous and creepy African-American collection.
Rules
by Cynthia Lord
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Catherine's relationship with her autistic brother and their parents deepens when she befriends a physically disabled boy.
by Cynthia Lord
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Catherine's relationship with her autistic brother and their parents deepens when she befriends a physically disabled boy.
Sand Dollar Summer
by Kimberly K. Jones
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Injured in an accident, Lisa's mother takes her family back to her childhood ocean home where they learn old secrets.
by Kimberly K. Jones
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Injured in an accident, Lisa's mother takes her family back to her childhood ocean home where they learn old secrets.
Satch & Me
by Dan Gutman
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Stosh travels back in time to meet Satchel Paige and other great Negro League players.
by Dan Gutman
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Stosh travels back in time to meet Satchel Paige and other great Negro League players.
Semiprecious
by D. Anne Love
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In the 1960s South, twelve-year-old Garnet leaves behind everything she loves when her Mom deposits her with her aunt in Oklahoma.
by D. Anne Love
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In the 1960s South, twelve-year-old Garnet leaves behind everything she loves when her Mom deposits her with her aunt in Oklahoma.
Shelter
by Beth Cooley
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A homeless shelter provides temporary housing and emotional suppport for Lucy and her family devastated by her father's sudden death.
by Beth Cooley
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
A homeless shelter provides temporary housing and emotional suppport for Lucy and her family devastated by her father's sudden death.
Show Way
by Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrator: Hudson Talbott
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Pieces of a quilt reflect the path from slavery to freedom through nine generations. Multimedia artwork.
by Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrator: Hudson Talbott
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Pieces of a quilt reflect the path from slavery to freedom through nine generations. Multimedia artwork.
shug
by jenny han
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Annemarie's twelve-year-old world comes apart as friends desert her and family fights intensify.
by jenny han
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Annemarie's twelve-year-old world comes apart as friends desert her and family fights intensify.
Singing Hands
by Delia Ray
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Plucky twelve-year-old Gussie atones for misdeeds against her deaf parents and others as she defines her personal integrity.
by Delia Ray
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Plucky twelve-year-old Gussie atones for misdeeds against her deaf parents and others as she defines her personal integrity.
Solomon and the Ant
retold by Sheldon Oberman
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Forty-three stories full of wisdom, riddles and tricksters.
retold by Sheldon Oberman
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Forty-three stories full of wisdom, riddles and tricksters.
Sparks Fly High
retold by Mary Quattlebaum
Illustrator: Leonid Gore
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In colonial Virginia, the devil challenges the colonel to a dance contest.
retold by Mary Quattlebaum
Illustrator: Leonid Gore
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
In colonial Virginia, the devil challenges the colonel to a dance contest.
Spirit Walker
by
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Torak and his wolf brother's resourceful girl friend search for a cure for a horrible malady.
by
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Torak and his wolf brother's resourceful girl friend search for a cure for a horrible malady.
Strange Happenings
by Avi
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Supernatural tales showing the power of greed, boredom and curiosity to transform the ordinary into extraordinary events.
by Avi
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Supernatural tales showing the power of greed, boredom and curiosity to transform the ordinary into extraordinary events.
Tales Our Abuelitas Told
by F. Isabel Campoy
Illustrator: Felipe Davales
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Folktales celebrating Hispanic culture and its many roots: African, Arab, Jewish and Spanish.
by F. Isabel Campoy
Illustrator: Felipe Davales
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Folktales celebrating Hispanic culture and its many roots: African, Arab, Jewish and Spanish.
That Fernhill Summer
by Colby Rodowsky
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
During a summer in Baltimore, Kiara, a New York City biracial teen, meets Mom's side of the family and copes with an imperious matriarch.
by Colby Rodowsky
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
During a summer in Baltimore, Kiara, a New York City biracial teen, meets Mom's side of the family and copes with an imperious matriarch.
that girl Lucy Moon
by Amy Timberlake
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Always a political activist, Lucy tackles the new “cool” junior high culture and the town benefactor in her fight for justice.
by Amy Timberlake
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Always a political activist, Lucy tackles the new “cool” junior high culture and the town benefactor in her fight for justice.
The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher
by Bill Harley
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When his father disappears, Darius is sent to live with his dreadful aunt Inga. Can he escape?
by Bill Harley
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
When his father disappears, Darius is sent to live with his dreadful aunt Inga. Can he escape?
The Book of Story Beginnings
by Kristin Kladstrup
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Stories come to life when Lucy discovers a notebook with a link to the 1914 disappearance of a great uncle at the age of fourteen.
by Kristin Kladstrup
Ages: 9+
Published: 2006
Stories come to life when Lucy discovers a notebook with a link to the 1914 disappearance of a great uncle at the age of fourteen.