Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction D

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 19, 2025
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Bears on Wheels.
Berenstain, Stan
Paper Book
A Step 1 Step into Reading Math Reader offers a hilarious and unique approach to addition and subtraction, courtesy of the Berenstains. The gradually increasing number of bears on wheels--unicycles, bikes, and trikes--engage in silly antics that will make beginning readers giggle as they learn...
Wheels! /
Cobb, Annie
Paper Book
Train wheels.Plane wheels.Gear wheels.Rear wheels.What if there were NO wheels?How would people go?
Ladybug Girl : Do you like these boots?
Soman, David.
Paper Book
Ladybug Girl has outgrown her favorite pair of boots! So her mom takes her to the shoe store to buy another pair. Children will learn their colors with Ladybug Girl as she tries on new boots--until she finds the perfect pair!
Duck, duck, dinosaur :
George, K.
Paper Book
It's bath time for two little ducklings and one big dinosaur! Spike loves soap, but Feather and Flap don't want to scrub. What will Spike do to make getting clean fun for everyone? This short, sweet, and very bubbly story will help show kids how much fun bath time can be. Duck, Duck,...
Bears, bears, everywhere
Milios, Rita.
Paper Book
Count bears from one to ten!Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving...
Dot and Bob
McPhail, David
Paper Book
Bob is Dot's dog, and he likes to dig! Will there be trouble or fun when they try to help Dot's mother plant a tree?
Tiny's bath
Meister, Cari.
Paper Book
Tiny is a very big dog who loves to dig. When he gets dirty, the only bathtub big enough is the kiddy pool. Soon he's back in the dirt -- and this time he takes his owner with him! Tiny's Bath, written at the very first level of easy readers, is ideal for early readers. The brief sentences,...
Tiny goes to the library
Meister, Cari.
Paper Book
Tiny likes to go places with his best friend. But when they go to the library, Tiny has to wait outside. Soon it's time to bring the books home. Tiny is a very big help! Not since Clifford has a big dog been so appealing!
Tiny goes back to school
Meister, Cari
Paper Book
Tiny is not obeying. He won't come when Elliot calls him, and he rolls over when he tells him to "sit." Looks like somebody needs to go back to school! Cari Meister uses simple language in this new level 1 reader to instill confidence in beginning readers. And because of that, it is a book young...
Tiny the snow dog /
Meister, Cari
Paper Book
Tiny and his best friend love winter. And the best thing about winter is playing in the snow! Tiny's friend throws a snowball, and Tiny runs to catch it. Tiny runs and runs until his friend can't see him anymore. Where is Tiny? He is missing! And what is that sound? Is it a snow monster crunching...
When Tiny was tiny
Meister, Cari.
Paper Book
Tiny is a very big dog. But Tiny wasn't always so big. When Tiny was a puppy, there were some things he just couldn't do well'like learn tricks, or run fast. But Tiny was always a good friend'and he still is.When Tiny Was Tiny, written at the very first level of easy readers, is ideal for early...
Big dog and little dog
Pilkey, Dav
Paper Book
Meet Big Dog and Little Dog, stars of a new early reader series by Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey! With easy vocabulary, repetition, and bold illustrations, this book is sure to give young readers a good base for decoding and comprehension while tickling their funny bones as only Pilkey...
Big Dog and Little Dog getting in trouble
Pilkey, Dav
Paper Book
When Big Dog and Little Dog play tug-o-war with the couch cushions, the furniture ends up ruined and their person is not pleased. Best friends have to be great at sharing--in this case, sharing the blame! With deceptively simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in...
Big Dog and Little Dog going for a walk
Pilkey, Dav
Paper Book
In this lovable board book series, Dav Pilkey captures the humor of everyday canine behavior. The sweet personalities, lasting friendship, and hilarious antics of Big Dog and Little Dog will enchant little ones and entertain dog lovers of all ages.
Puppy Mudge has a snack
Rylant, Cynthia.
Paper Book
Welcome Mudge! Welcome Mudge! Mudge is Henry's puppy. Mudge is cute. Mudge is snuggly. Mudge also has a BIG appetite! With a hungry pup on his hands, will Henry get ANYTHING to eat?
Puppy Mudge loves his blanket
Rylant, Cynthia.
Paper Book
Puppy Mudge loves his blanket. He takes it with him everywhere. Now he can't find it. Oh, no! How is he going to go to sleep without it?

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