Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction F

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 20, 2025
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Sleep, bear! /
Alinsky, Shelby
Paper Book
Follow a bear cub and its family as they prepare to hibernate for the winter. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding...
To the tub
Anderson, Peggy Perry.
Paper Book
A stubborn young frog named Joe does not want to take a bath. He delays his father as long as possible by asking him to fetch his favorite toys, until Father is so loaded down he trips and lands in the mud. Now Joe is not the only one who needs a bath.
Fly high, Fly Guy! /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
The fifth book in an award-winning, easy-to-read series about a boy and his pet fly, each book in the series has a fun foil cover!Mom and Dad won't let Fly Guy go along on the family road trip. They're afraid he'll get lost. But when Dad accidentally shuts him in the trunk, Fly Guy goes along for...
Shoo, Fly Guy!
Arnold, Tedd.
Paper Book
The third book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Each book in the series has a different fun foil cover!Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food. He gets shooed away from a...
Jack at the Zoo /
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. Jack, Rex, and the Lady visit the zoo. But when Jack gets hungry, he...
Henry on wheels /
Bourne, B. B.
Paper Book
Henry is going on a bike ride all by himself through the neighborhood. What amazing new vehicles will he find? Henry can't wait to take his first solo bike ride. When Mom says he may go only around his block, Henry discovers that there are lots of fascinating things to see close to home-...
Firehouse Sal /
Brimner, Larry Dane
Paper Book
A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own.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...
Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Beginning readers will love this heartwarming story about beloved puppy Biscuit's quest to find a lost teddy bear's owner. Biscuit has found a lost teddy bear, but none of his friends is missing a bear. Can Biscuit find the teddy bear's owner? The youngest of readers will enjoy following...
Biscuit meets the class pet
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Hop, hop! There's someone new at Biscuit's house--Nibbles, the class pet, has come for a visit. Nibbles likes exploring Biscuit's home and wants to play with all of...
Biscuit plays ball
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
The game is about to begin. Biscuit is excited to be at the ball game, but no dogs are allowed in the game itself. He doesn't want to just watch, though--Biscuit wants to play ball, too! Can the determined puppy find a way to join in the fun Perfect for the youngest of...
Biscuit wants to play
Capucilli, Alyssa.
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! When Biscuit meets two little kittens, he wants to be friends. He wants to play ball and run around. But the kittens are having too much fun with their own games to play...
Biscuit's big friend
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Ruff! Sam is a big dog and Biscuit's newest friend. Biscuit wants to do everything that Sam does -- like running fast and fetching sticks. But it sure is hard...
Biscuit /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Snuggle up at bedtime or anytime with Biscuit, the very first book about everyone's favorite little yellow puppy.  It's time for bed, but Biscuit doesn't want to sleep! Before Biscuit gets into bed he wants one more snack, one more story, one more kiss. Will he ever go to sleep? Woof,...
Biscuit and the baby
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Woof, woof! Biscuit sees the baby. Biscuit wants to meet the new baby. But the baby is sleeping, and Biscuit must be patient--and quiet! Join Biscuit as he meets his...
Biscuit and the little llamas /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
It's spring on the farm. Join the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, as he makes friends with the piglets, the lambs, the chicks, and even the little llamas! Biscuit and the Little Llamas, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully...
Biscuit flies a kite
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! It seems like the perfect day to fly a kite, until--oh, no!--the wind begins to blow the kite away! Join Biscuit, that sweet puppy, and...
Biscuit goes camping
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Woof, woof! This way, Biscuit! It's time to go camping. Join Biscuit in the great outdoors. Biscuit can't wait to go camping! From tents and...
Biscuit goes to school /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Brand new readers will love reading about the gentle, and often funny, daily adventures of the adorable family puppy, Biscuit, in these classic emergent readers.
Biscuit in the garden
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Biscuit is excited to explore the garden. From the prettiest flowers to the smallest bugs, there's so much to see. And the little puppy even finds his own special way to...
Biscuit loves the library
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Woof, woof! It's a very special day at the library, Biscuit! It's Read to a Pet Day at the library! There are so many fun things to see and do! Biscuit...
How many fish? /
Cohen, Caron Lee
Paper Book
In the bay... There are six little fish. Along come six little feet. What will happen when they meet?
A pet for Pete
Dean, James
Paper Book
Pete the Cat is back with another groovy I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean. Pete the Cat can't wait to get a new pet! He gets a goldfish he names Goldie. Pete paints a cool painting of Goldie and now everyone wants a piece of it...
Ollie
Dunrea, Olivier.
Paper Book
Friends Gossie and Gertie are waiting and waiting for Ollie to hatch. They try poking, listening, even sitting on top of his egg--but Ollie just won't come out. Ollie is Ollie and he will decide when it's time to hatch. Fans of Gossie and Gossie and Gertie will find Ollie just as charming and...
Aaron loves apples and pumpkins
Eastman, P. D.
Paper Book
It's autumn in this Step 1 Step into Reading early reader by P. D. Eastman, author of Go, Dog. Go! and Are You My Mother? As Aaron the Alligator's thoughts turn to apples, pumpkins, football, and . . . ghosts, his usual mishaps occur while playing outdoors with his friends. Young...
Snow surprise
Ernst, Lisa Campbell.
Paper Book
Joan is eager to surprise her little brother on a snowy day--until a surprise finds her!  
Duck, duck, dinosaur :
George, K.
Paper Book
Little ones will enjoy this sweet and funny story featuring a sneezing dinosaur! It's wonderful springtime, and there are so many flowers, leaves, and seeds outside. Siblings Feather, Flap, and Spike want to explore on a sunny day. But will Spike's sneezes make him the odd dino out? ACHOO!...
Duck, duck, dinosaur : snowy surprise
George, K.
Paper Book
What could be more fun than a snow day But Feather and Flap are too cold to play outside with Spike. To keep them outside, Spike surprises them with gifts--skates, a sled, and a snowman. When these aren't enough to keep his siblings from shivering, Spike comes up with the...
Soccer song
Giff, Patricia Reilly.
Paper Book
Jill has long arms and strong hands. And when it comes to playing soccer, she knows how to use her head!
Away go the boats
Hillert, Margaret.
Paper Book
Reading Levels vary with each set, but range from 1.0 - 1.5.
Drop It, Rocket!
Hills, Tad.
Paper Book
Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is back in a Step 1 leveled reader. Rocket is ready to find new words for his word tree with his teacher, the little yellow bird....
Rocket the brave!
Hills, Tad
Paper Book
Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Tad Hills the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story about the beloved dog Rocket, this time about overcoming fear and being brave. Rocket, the star of the New York Times...
Duck & Goose.
Hills, Tad,
Paper Book
Duck and Goose, the stars of the New York Times bestselling picture book series including Duck & Goose, Duck, Duck, Goose and Honk! Quack! Boo! and the bestselling board books including Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin, and What's up Duck? return in an all-new, easy-to-read book. Duck has a very nice...
Rocket has a sleepover
Hills, Tad
Paper Book
Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the beloved puppy from Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in an easy-to-read book about a sleepless sleepover. Rocket is having fun at a sleepover! But when Owl, Bella, and Fred get ready to catch...
The best seat in kindergarten
Kenah, Katharine
Paper Book
Beginning readers will love this warm introduction to all the excitement and uncertainty of starting kindergarten! It's Sam's first day of kindergarten, and he's not so sure what to expect. Sam's teacher, Ms. Tate, takes the class on a nature walk, and at the very end, everyone gets to...
Nat the cat takes a bath
Lerner, Jarrett
Paper Book
A School Library Journal Best Transitional Book It's bath time for Nat the Cat in this second book in the hilarious, fourth wall-breaking Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a grumpy cat and a long-suffering narrator from powerhouse creator Jarrett Lerner! ...
Pica, pica, varicela
Maccarone, Grace.
Paper Book
The humorous side of this common childhood ailment comes to life in this reader. The easy-to-read text and amusing illustrations offer a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience, which will also help children deal with this itchy nuisance. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.
Soccer game! /
Maccarone, Grace
Paper Book
Rhyming text and spirited illustrations take readers through the exciting ups and downs of a neighborhood soccer game.
1, 2, 3, pull! /
McCully, Emily Arnold
Paper Book
Meet Min--a girl with the brain power to make a machine and outwit a bully too! This Level F book is perfect for first-grade readers. A tree fell. "Oh no!" said Ann "We can't have the show here."  Ann and Bess don't want Min in...
Big Shark, Little Shark /
Membrino, Anna
Paper Book
Just when you thought it was safe to read an early reader . . . SHARK! This fun Step 1 book about two sharks is a study in opposites. Big Shark has big teeth; Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will...
Big Shark, Little Shark go to school
Membrino, Anna
Paper Book
A silly school-themed sequel to the popular Step 1 Reader Big Shark, Little Shark! Everyone's favorite odd couple (of sharks) returns in this funny Step 1 book! And now it's time for school! Big Shark and Little Shark continue to be opposites in every way. Little Shark is...
Ride, Otto, ride!
Milgrim, David
Paper Book
Otto gets a ride from a friend in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator, David Milgrim. This is part of the award-winning, star-reviewed The Adventures of Otto series. See Peanut give Otto a ride. See Peanut give Otto's friends a...
Who stole the cookies? /
Moffatt, Judith
Paper Book
Level 2. Puppy, Turtle, and Cat want to find out who stole the cookies from the cookie jar. This is a very basic mystery story for beginning readers.
In the yard /
Rau, Dana Meachen,
Paper Book
As the seasons change, a family shares both fun and chores in their yard.
Axel the truck : field trip
Riley, J. D.
Paper Book
Learn to read with Axel the Truck! Axel is a little truck with big, big wheels who loves exploring and adventure. In this My First I Can Read! book, Axel finds himself stuck in the mud and learns that sometimes you have to get really messy to have a whole lot of fun! ...
Christmas mice! /
Roberts, Bethany
Paper Book
The holiday mice are back! It's Christmas time and the four cheerful mice merrily hang stockings, string popcorn, wrap presents, and sing carols. The little mice are so caught up in their joyful preparations that they almost forget to look out for their old enemy, the cat. Happily, their...
Halloween mice!
Roberts, Bethany.
Paper Book
Simple, spirited verse and lively watercolors capture the excited anticipation and shivery delight of a favorite holiday. Four Halloween mice dress up in costumes for a midnight romp in the pumpkin patch. But they hadn't counted on a Halloween cat! Children will applaud as the mice's clever...
Loose tooth
Suen, Anastasia.
Paper Book
It's class photo day, and Peter has a looth tooth. If he loses the tooth, his smile will have a hole in it, just like in last year's picture. Then again, he'll get money from the tooth fairy, which would help him buy a new basketball!
Climb, koala!
Szymanski, Jennifer
Paper Book
Spend a day with the funny and adorable koala! Young readers will learn all about the basic behavior and habitats of these amazing animals. 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...
Ducks
Szymanski, Jennifer
Paper Book
From fuzzy ducklings to graceful birds, waddle your way into this adorable early reader, all about ducks! Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the...
Fox plays ball /
Tabor, Corey R.
Paper Book
School Library Journal Best Books of 2024 The mischievous and fun-loving Fox is back in another humorous and surprising I Can Read, from Caldecott Honor- and three-time Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor. Fox is ready to play ball! So are...
Max & Ruby.
Wells, Rosemary
Paper Book
Half birthdays are a whole lot of fun! Max wants to have a party, but it isn't his birthday. So Grandma comes up with a great idea- They'll celebrate his half birthday instead! Complete with cupcakes (cut in half) and paper hats (also halved), the festivities finish with everyone...
Harold & Hog pretend for real! /
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Harold and Hog pretend with the roles they were born to play... but which roles are they? Hog is careful. Harold is not. Harold cannot help smiling. Hog can. Hog worries so that Harold does not have to. Harold and Hog are best friends. But can Harold and Hog's friendship survive a game of pretending...
Digger and Daisy go on a picnic
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...
Sleepy dog
Ziefert, Harriet.
Paper Book
A dog and his pet cat share good-night kisses and playful dreams until morning wakes them, in this bedtime story for youngest beginning readers.  Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic...

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