Easy Readers | Level 3

Because each publisher has their own way of leveling books, we use a standard leveling system at the library to provide more consistency for beginning readers looking for just-right books.

Easy Reader Level 3 books have about 20-40 words per page. A few of our favorite series for this level are I Can Read, Ready to Read, and Ready to Read Graphics.

If you find a book you like, try clicking on the author name or series name to find similar books. Keep in mind that each series has different levels and that authors sometimes write for multiple age groups, so click on the title and scroll down the to make sure you're getting an Easy Reader!

Updated October 10, 2023
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Don't throw it to Mo!
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Winner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don't mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan to turn Mo's little...
Doggo and Pupper
Applegate, Katherine
Paper Book
An old dog has to welcome a new puppy to the household, in this chapter book by #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate with a brightly colored palette from Charlie Alder. Doggo is used to things being a certain way in his family. He likes routine. Cat...
Kaya Rides to the Rescue (American Girl)
Berne, Emma Carlson
Paper Book
American Girl® Kaya(tm) and her horse go on an adventure in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place in pre-colonial America! Kaya is a Nez Perce girl who takes pride in helping out and supporting the tribe--and also in her beloved horse, Steps High. But when...
Geraldine Pu and her cat hat, too!
Chang, Maggie P.
Paper Book
Spunky, funny, and friendly Geraldine Pu gets ready for picture day in this second book in this Level 3 Ready-to-Read Graphics series! Geraldine Pu loves her cat hat, Mao Maotz. If only she felt the same way about her own hair! Then she finds out that picture day is happening at...
The cracked crystal
Cooper, Jay
Paper Book
Witches' pets Styx and Scones chase down a crystal ball in this second book in the Styx and Scones Level 2 Ready-to-Read Graphics series! Styx the cat and Scones the dog live with two friendly witches. When the witches are out, the pets play fetch with their crystal ball. Then it...
Cece loves science : push and pull
Derting, Kimberly
Paper Book
Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Cece and her friend Isaac learn about the opposite forces of push and pull, and use their new knowledge to create a treat dispenser for Cece's dog, Einstein. Perfect for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and...
I scream for ice cream
Driscoll, Laura
Paper Book
Splat's class is going on a field trip to the ice cream factory. He thinks he's going to eat a mountain of ice cream! But when that mountain turns into an avalanche, it's up to Splat and his classmates to save the day!
Survival mode!
Eliopulos, Nick
Paper Book
Meet the next big thing in the world of official Minecraft novels- zombies! Looking after a little sibling can be a real headache . . . especially when they'rea zombietrying to eat your brains! Life is good for Bobbie in the sleepy village of Plaintown....
Friends do not eat friends
Esbaum, Jill
Paper Book
Two dinosaurs with larger-than-life personalities become unlikely friends in this silly and sweet Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book, the first in a new series! Thunder is big. Cluck is small. Thunder likes to ROAR! Cluck likes to say "hello!" Can Thunder and Cluck...
Do you like my bike?
Feuti, Norman
Paper Book
Hedgehog has a new bike!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence...
Lost and found
Hale, Bruce
Paper Book
When Mrs. Inkydink announces a class trip to the farmers' market, Clark is so excited he doesn't listen to her instructions. "Hurrah, hooray, it's time to play!" Clark gets lost in the crowd and has to use his rhyming to remember what Mrs. Inkydink said to do. Beginning...
Gigi and Ojiji
Iwai, Melissa
Paper Book
"Gigi crafts her Japanese American identity in this ­enchanting early reader. The cuteness, inclusivity, and cross-cultural problem-solving represented will have young ­readers coming back again and again. A must-buy." --School Library Journal (starred review) "The text is...
Pinkalicious. Fairy house
Kann, Victoria.
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! A magical Pinkalicious I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann! Spring has sprung and Pinkalicious knows what that means--it's...
Jeet and Fudge : Forever Friends
Kochar, Amandeep S.
Paper Book
Discover the heartwarming story of Jeet, a young Sikh boy who's adjusting to a new town and a new chapter in his life. Feeling a bit lonely, Jeet and his mom start volunteering at a local animal shelter, where Jeet meets Fudge--a playful, affectionate puppy who quickly becomes his best...
Written and Drawn by Henrietta
Liniers
Paper Book
Also available in Spanish as Escrito y dibujado por Enriqueta A Junior Library Guild Selection Reading books is fun . . . but what about making them? Armed with new colored pencils, Henrietta's ready to try. Peek over her shoulder as she draws the story of a brave...
Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles!
O'Connor, Jane
Paper Book
Fancy Nancy and her class are going to see The Big Bubble Show! Nancy and Bree can't wait to go. But when Bree gets sick and has to miss the show, Nancy decides to put on a bubble show of her own. Will Nancy and her classmates be able to put on the best bubble show ever ...
Reina Ramos works it out!
Otheguy, Emma
Paper Book
"A sparkling tale starring a resilient young protagonist" --Kirkus (starred review) Reina Ramos Works It Out is a Level Two I Can Read story about Reina Ramos, a loyal friend whose high-spirited antics sometimes cause chaos, but who always finds a way to make things right....
When Whales Fly : Ready-To-Read Level 2
Perl, Erica S.
Paper Book
Whale, Quail, and Snail are back in the second Level 2 Ready-to-Read about friendship from award-winning author, Erica S. Perl, as Snail teaches Whale to fly! Snail likes to surf. Quail likes to explore. And Whale just wants to fly! With a little help from her friends, Whale just...
Crazy for apples
Reid, C. L.
Paper Book
Fall is Emma's favorite season. She loves the weather, the leaves, and most of all, the apples! Every fall, Emma's dad takes Emma and her best friend, Izzie, to the apple orchard. And every year they pick dozens of apples so they can make apple pies, applesauce, apple tarts, and other apple treats....
Charlie & Mouse
Snyder, Laurel
Paper Book
Four hilarious children's stories, two inventive brothers, one irresistible and award-winning beginner chapter book. Join Charlie and Mouse as they talk to lumps, take the neighborhood to a party, sell some rocks, and invent the bedtime banana. With imagination and humor, Laurel Snyder and Emily...

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