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
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...
Biscuit and the lost teddy bear
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Biscuit plays ball
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
The game is about to begin... Biscuit is excited to be at the ballgame, 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...
Biscuit's big friend
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Biscuit's newest friend is a big dog named Sam. Biscuit wants to do everything that Sam does--like run fast and fetch sticks. But it sure is hard for a puppy like Biscuit to keep up with such a big dog. In this encouraging story of friendship, Biscuit shows that small puppies can do big things!<...
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...
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 his friend...
Biscuit goes camping /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Flashlight--check! Tent--check! Blankets--check! Biscuit is ready to go camping! From blinking fireflies to croaking frogs, there are so many new sights and sounds when you sleep under the stars. But are those rain clouds in the sky How...
Biscuit goes to school /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Go back to school with Biscuit and share the love of reading with your beginner reader!  Biscuit can't wait to go to school! Even though no dogs are allowed, he is determined to see and do everything that takes place at school. But what will happen when the teacher discovers a puppy...
Biscuit in the garden /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Discover the gardenwith Biscuit andhis new friends!
Biscuit loves the library /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
This beloved bestselling title about Biscuit's visit to the library is now available in Spanish translation. This Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Un libro con alegres ilustraciones,...
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?
Pete the cat.
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...
Get that pest! /
Douglas, Erin
Paper Book
At first Mom and Pop Nash have ten eggs, then five--and soon they have none! Mom and Pop Nash want to surprise that tricky wolf who's stealing their eggs, but he surprises them first!
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...
Animal homes /
Evans, Shira
Ebook
Meet amazing penguins from all around the world! Young readers will learn about penguins big and small in this new pre-reader from National Geographic Kids. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups - helping them...
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
During her bath a young girl takes an imaginary ocean voyage to a tropical island.
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
Kids will giggle along when they learn to read with beloved picture book book characters, Duck & Goose! Tad Hills the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story. Duck and Goose, the stars of the New York...
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! ...
Itchy, itchy chicken pox /
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.
Pizza party! /
Maccarone, Grace
Paper Book
A 1993 Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and the author of Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox come together in a lively first-level reader about a jubilant party of kids making a pizza.
Soccer game! /
Maccarone, Grace
Paper Book
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 they each...
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...
JoJo and Daddy bake a cake /
O'Connor, Jane
Paper Book
This warm and funny father-daughter cooking story is perfect for sharing on Father's Day or any day! Fancy Nancy's little sister JoJo and Daddy are busy baking a cake. They've mixed the batter, put the cake in the oven, and frosted it--but who is the cake for? Shh . . . it's a...
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...
Brownie & Pearl step out
Rylant, Cynthia
Paper Book
Brownie feels shy about going to a birthday party in this charming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, so her cat Pearl is brave for both of them! Brownie and Pearl are heading out on the town for a birthday party. There will be friends and presents and games and treats--it's going...
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!
Fox plays ball /
Tabor, Corey R.
Paper Book
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 Elephant, Rabbit, Bear...and Snail. But who will...
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...
Hello, penguin! /
Williams, Kathryn
Ebook
Meet amazing penguins from all around the world! Young readers will learn about penguins big and small in this new pre-reader from National Geographic Kids. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups - helping them...

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