Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction G

This book list was created using Guided Reading Levels provided by Fountas & Pinnell, and children’s publishers such as ABDO Publishing, Capstone Press, Cavendish Square, Children’s Press, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Random House and Scholastic.

Updated September 23, 2025
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The snowball /
Armstrong, Jennifer,
Paper Book
Illustrated in full color. Watch out below! Here comes a giant snowball tumbling down a hill, picking up everything--and everybody--in its path!
Fix this mess! /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
A funny story about a boy, a robot, and a BIG, BIG mess!  This Level D book is perfect for kindergarten readers.  From the creator of the widely popular Fly Guy books! "Fix this mess!" Jake tells Robug. But Robug just makes things worse. Robug finally figures out how to...
Happy Birthday, Thomas!
Awdry, W.
Paper Book
Illus. in full color. It's Thomas's birthday, but where are all the presents, balloons, and silly hats? Thomas thinks his friends have forgotten, but they may have a surprise for him.
Hi, Jack!
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.   Meet Jack: He lives in a tree house. His interests include snacks, petty...
Biscuit wins a prize
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
It's the day of the pet show, and Biscuit has to look his best. All his old friends are at the show, and Biscuit sees so many new friends that he can't sit still-even for the judge! The lovable yellow puppy's friendliness helps him win a big prize, and the hearts of his readers!
Biscuit's day at the farm
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
When Biscuit meets a little piglet, his new friend wants to follow him everywhere!
Biscuit and friends visit the community garden
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Join the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, as he visits the community garden. Biscuit is available in Level One I Can Read for the first time! Seeds--check! Shovel--check! Biscuit and the little girl are ready to visit the community garden. From...
Biscuit and the big parade!
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
It's time for the big parade, Biscuit! The parade is here, and Biscuit can't wait to see the fire trucks, jugglers, and even clowns! But when will it be his turn to march The sweet little yellow puppy proves that with a little might and a lot of heart, any dream--big...
My first ballet class
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Young readers can learn all about what happens at ballet class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of ballerinas-in-training! It's the first day of ballet class in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Put on your...
The very lonely firefly
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very lonely firefly. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life. When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night...
My monster truck family
Cena, John
Paper Book
Meet the little truck who never gives up--Elbow Grease--and his four monster truck brothers in this Step 1 Step Into Reading leveled reader from superstar entertainer and #1 New York Times bestselling author John Cena! A fun and fast-paced leveled reader from multitalented...
Elbow Grease
Cena, John
Paper Book
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From superstar entertainer John Cena comes a new picture-book series all about perseverance and believing in yourself, featuring a little monster truck named Elbow Grease! Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big...
Best friends
Cuyler, Margery
Paper Book
Can you have more than one best friend? This relatable Step into Reading story is for every young reader navigating new friendships.   Friendships can be complicated, even when you're only in elementary school! This leveled reader, about two best buddies whose friendship is...
Odd animals
Davidson, Rose M.
Paper Book
Get to know the weirdest, silliest, most unique critters in the animal kingdom, from the axolotl to the star-nosed mole! This quirky early reader from National Geographic Kids is full of awesome animals that march (and crawl, swim, and fly) to the beat of their own drum. Perfect...
Carl and the baby duck
Day, Alexandra
Paper Book
Mama Duck has lost one of her ducklings. Where could Baby Duck be? Mama Duck asks Carl for help. Will Carl be able to find Baby Duck? Alexandra Day's ever-popular dog, Carl, stars in this brand-new story created especially for beginning readers.
Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth
Dean, James
Ebook
Pete the Kitty goes to the doctor
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing Colors
Dean, James
Ebook
Helpers in your neighborhood
Evans, Shira
Paper Book
Get to know the everyday heroes in your community! From firefighters to teachers, mail carriers to crossing guards, neighborhood helpers are all around. Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our communities. Perfect for...
A pig, a fox, and a box
Fenske, Jonathan
Paper Book
This Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor winning story about Fox and Pig is laugh-out-loud funny! Now available in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line. In the style of Mo Willems, Jonathan Fenske tells three humorous stories of two friends, Fox and Pig, and their...
Cats
Galat, Joan Marie
Paper Book
Adult and child readers will learn all about cats together in this new co-reader from National Geographic Kids! From house cats to big cats, readers will learn all about their favorite furry felines.  Co-readers are designed to be read aloud together, with one page for the child who is...
Who wears glasses? /
Galâan, Ana
Paper Book
Each of these animals has his or her owns style--some are serious, some are cool, and some are just plain silly! What kind of glasses would you wear?The whimsical rhyming text takes a lighthearted approach to embracing eyeglasses, and the illustrations are full of little details to make readers...
More spaghetti, I say!
Gelman, Rita Golden
Paper Book
A hilarious story about a monkey who loves spaghetti-- perfect for beginner readers! Minnie loves spaghetti. So much so, that he's too busy eating it to even play! Can he convince his friend that spaghetti is the best? With hilarious, easy-to-read text and colorful artwork, little...
Time for school, little dinosaur
Herman, Gail
Paper Book
From the most trusted brand of leveled readers, this Step 1 Step into Reading book is perfect for back-to-school and features an adorable dinosaur world that looks a lot like ours. Who's ready to go back to school? Little Dinosaur is! This simple Step 1 book will help your eager...
Rocket and the perfect pumpkin
Stephens, Elle
Paper Book
Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the star of Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in a new Level 1 Step into Reading story, this time about the joy of being kind. Don't miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--now...
The fat cat sat on the mat /
Karlin, Nurit
Paper Book
This funny rhyming story starring a big orange tabby cat helps kids learn to read! Fat Cat Sat on the Mat is a proven winner--welcome at home or in the classroom--as it makes kids laugh. The fat cat sat on the mat. "Get off!" said the rat. But the fat cat just sat. Will the rat get the fat...
The eye book /
LeSieg, Theo.,
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * You'll be amazed at the things you can see with Dr. Seuss in this hardcover picture book all about your eyes--now in a board book format perfect for the littlest of readers! Take a look around--what do your eyes see? A bird? A bed? Flies and ants? Maybe even...
Buzz, said the bee
Lewison, Wendy Cheyette
Paper Book
A beloved bestselling level 1 reader!A bee sits on Duck, and when duck QUACKS at it to scat, it doesn't listen! So Duck sits on Hen. Hilarity ensues as each animal sits on another.Beginning readers will love the accumulating progression and gain confidence in their skills!
Go, go, trucks! /
Liberts, Jennifer,
Paper Book
Kids will love this simple, rhyming Step 1 reader about all kinds of trucks! A brother and sister discover all kinds of trucks as they travel through their own neighborhood, drive on a highway, and visit a county fair! Young vehicle-enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through...
JoJo and the Magic Trick
O'Connor, Jane
Ebook
Cooking with the Grinch
Rabe, Tish
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this festive Step 1-leveled story from the Step Into Reading program, perfect for beginning readers and bakers during the holidays or any time of year! The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who...
Snow day!
Ransom, Candice F.
Paper Book
A Step 1 reader to welcome winter, featuring the family from Pumpkin Day! and Apple Picking Day! The brother and sister from PUMPKIN DAY! and APPLE PICKING DAY! have woken up to a winter wonderland--it's a snow day! Read along as they engage in favorite winter...
I love insects /
Rockwell, Lizzy,
Paper Book
If you love bugs, you will love this book! And you'll learn why they're so important! A Level G science book that's perfect for new readers! Insects are so pretty. Look at the pretty butterflies. The girl in this story loves insects--how...
Kat's mystery gift /
Scieszka, Jon
Paper Book
Everyone in Trucktown wants to know what is inside Kat's beautifully wrapped box. But will she ever take a peek at her mystery gift?
Buzz, bee!
Szymanski, Jennifer
Paper Book
Bzzz! Learn all about honey bees in the next pre-reader from National Geographic Kids! Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and a wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts -- helping them expand their understanding of the world.
Real dragons /
Szymanski, Jennifer
Paper Book
Find out about dragon-like critters in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids. Co-readers provide one page of text for adults to read aloud and one page text for kids to read aloud on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience. Think dragons exist...
Are you ready to play outside?
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie.   Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald...
A big guy took my ball! /
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie.   Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald...
I really like slop!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie.   Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald...
My new friend is so fun!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie.   Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald...
Today I will fly!
Willems, Mo.
Paper Book
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so...
Digger and Daisy go to the doctor
Young, Judy
Paper Book
Meet Digger and Daisy! They are brother and sister. These dogs like to explore their world and see new things. Sometimes they agree with each other. Sometimes they disagree. But no matter the situation, one thing always stays the same--their love and concern for each other. In playful, simple...

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