Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction J

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.


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Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction J

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.


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Fancy Nancy.
Paper Book
When Dad makes a plan to fix the walkway in front of their house with new cement, Nancy knows just how to make the walkway parfait--which is French for perfect! Disney Junior's Fancy Nancy: Nancy Makes Her Mark is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and...
The giant jelly bean jar
Aboff, Marcie.
Paper Book
With art as bright as the jelly beans in Jo-Jo’s shop, this Easy Reader is about learning to speak up. Ben loves jelly beans, and every week he goes to Jo-Jo’s, hoping to solve the riddle that will win him a whole jar full of them. Even though he always knows the answer, he has never won the prize,...
Bones and the dinosaur mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Detective Jeffrey Bones solves crimes--but this time the crime is personal. He's at a science museum and his blue Tyrannosaurus rex is missing. Could someone have stolen it? Perhaps there's something in Bones's detective bag that can help solve this mystery. . . .
Spike it, Mo! /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Mo plays volleyball at the beach in this next title in the perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning series by David A. Adler! Mo and his parents are enjoying a sunny day at the beach! When the water is too cold to swim, Mo and his dad go for a walk and run into some of Mo's...
Swim, Mo, swim! /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Mo is going swimming in the perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning readers series by David A. Adler, now with a fresh look! It's Field Day at summer camp and Mo's group, the Guppies, is competing for extra ice cream! He and his friends are doing their best at everything from...
Young Cam Jansen and the 100th day of school mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric, are excited about their class's 100th day of school party! To celebrate, they're having snacks that start with the letter P: pretzels, popcorn, pineapple juice, and everybody's favorite, pizza. But when the pizza disappears from the kitchen, it's up to Cam and...
Young Cam Jansen and the baseball mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam Jansen and her friends meet in the park to play baseball, but when their ball gets lost, it looks like the game may be over. Cam has a picture in her head of everything she has seen, and she says "click" whenever she wants to remember something. But does she have the picture she needs to...
Young Cam Jansen and the double beach mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam Jansen and her best friend Eric have headed to the beach. But after a day of sun and fun, they can't find Cam's mother. Was she abducted by aliens? Is she in disguise? "Click," says Cam, and the hunt is on. The Cam Jansen Adventure series has been a favorite with older readers...
Young Cam Jansen and the library mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam and her best friend Eric take a trip to the library to check out some books. But instead of finding a new favorite story, they find a mystery to solve. Will Cam's photographic memory come to the rescue once again? The Cam Jansen Adventure series has been a favorite with older...
Young Cam Jansen and the lions' lunch mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
A field trip to the zoo seems like fun for Cam Jansen and her classmates-- until lunchtime. Everyone else's sandwich is safely delivered, but Danny can't find his anywhere! Did the lions eat it? Only Cam and her amazing memory can crack this easy-to-read mystery.
Young Cam Jansen and the lost tooth /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam Jansen's photographic memory is put to the test when Annie's tooth falls out? and disappears! Cam has a picture in her head of everything she sees. But does she have the picture she needs to solve the mystery of the lost tooth?
Young Cam Jansen and the magic bird mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
It's up to Cam to solve this disappearing act! Aunt Molly takes Cam and her friend Eric to see a magic show at Teddy's Toys. During the show, Teddy's bird, Oscar, disappears! Where could he have gone? It's up to Cam to click! and find Oscar before he gets lost in the mall in this Level 3 easy-to...
Young Cam Jansen and the Molly shoe mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Will gumshoe Cam find Aunt Molly's shoes? Aunt Molly is in town. Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric Shelton, are at the airport to greet her. They find Aunt Molly, but her favorite high heels are missing! Did she leave them in Peru, or China, or behind a trash can? Cam clicks her way through...
Young Cam Jansen and the speedy car mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
At her school's Green Fair, Cam and her friends are learning how to keep the earth green. Everyone is having fun at the exhibits - until a student-s remote-controlled car goes missing! Was it stolen? It's up to Cam and her amazing memory to find Speedy.
Young Cam Jansen and the spotted cat mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
It's a rainy day when Cam and her classmates arrive at school. Meow! A cat with a spot on its tail is napping near the coat rack. How did a cat get in their classroom? Did it run away? Click! Read along as Cam solves this easy-to-read cat caper.
Young Cam Jansen and the zoo note mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
It's field trip day in Cam and Eric's class. Only where is Eric's permission slip? He had it on the bus, but now it's gone! Did someone take it? Did it blow away? After a few red herrings, Cam's click-click memory kicks in just in time for Eric to join the class on their field trip to the...
Buzz Boy and Fly Guy /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
A superhero adventure in Tedd Arnold's bestselling FLY GUY series!The excitement is jam packed in Fly Guy's newest episode which features a comic book within the story. Buzz and Fly Guy are superheroes! The dynamic duo must battle a fiery dragon and a band of pirates. Will Fly Guy and Buzz Boy...
There was an old lady who swallowed Fly Guy /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
The fourth book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his pet fly! Each book in the series has a fun foil cover!Buzz is visiting Grandma, and Fly Guy comes along for the ride. Oops! Grandma swallows Fly Guy, then a spider, then a bird, then a cat, then a dog. . . .She's about to swallow...
Fly Guy and the Frankenfly
Arnold, Tedd.
Paper Book
Buzz dreams about Frankenfly--but Fly Guy is a friend, not a monster! In the latest installment of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series, Buzz and Fly Guy spend a day together playing some spooky games and doing arts and crafts projects. When Buzz goes to bed, Fly Guy stays...
Camping : a Mr. and Mrs. Green adventure
Baker, Keith
Paper Book
This treasured selection from Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green is now a stand-alone Green Light Reader. Level 2 readers will enjoy hiking along with the Greens as they follow picture clues and a round about trail to a camp-out spot in their own backyard!
The Berenstain Bears are superbears!
Berenstain, Mike
Paper Book
The Berenstain Bears discover the true power of lending a helping paw in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. When Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear pretend to be their favorite superhero characters, the whole neighborhood joins in...
Arthur and the school pet /
Brown, Marc Tolon
Paper Book
During Christmas vacation week, D.W. volunteers to take the classroom pet gerbil, Speedy, home for the holidays. D.W. plans to teach him some new tricks to show her class, but soon learns that taking care of a gerbil isn’t as easy as she thinks, especially one as quick as Speedy. . . . ...
Arthur's reading trick /
Brown, Marc Tolon
Paper Book
Will Arthur figure out D.W.'s reading trick? D.W. makes a bet with Arthur that she can teach Baby Kate how to read in a single afternoon. The loser of the bet has to change their little sister's stinky diapers! D.W. devises a clever trick to make sure she wins the bet. But will...
Frog and friends : celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
"Frog and friends are a delightful group--entertaining, charming, and funny. Just the sort of friends anyone is glad to have." - Kirkus Reviews In Book 8 of this engaging beginning reader series from acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting, when Frog and his Friends are joined...
Frog and friends :
Bunting, Eve,
Paper Book
"Frog and his friends Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon and Squirrel tickle funny bones, explore the world, solve problems, and support each other in this trio of stories..." -Kirkus Reviews In Book 4 of this engaging beginning reader series from acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting, Frog is...
Cork & Fuzz : good sports
Chaconas, Dori
Paper Book
Cork is a short muskrat who likes to win at games. Fuzz is a tall possum who also likes to win at games. Two best friends. Both like to win. What will happen when they play games against each other?
Finders Keepers
Chaconas, Dori
Paper Book
Cork is a short muskrat who likes to find things. Fuzz is a tall possum who likes to keep things. Fuzz wants to keep Cork's lost stone when he finds it. But a chipmunk runs away with it. Who will say "finders keepers" now?
Cork & Fuzz /
Chaconas, Dori,
Paper Book
Cork is a muskrat. Fuzz is a possum. Cork eats only veggie stuff. Fuzz eats beetles and worms. Cork likes to play hide-and-seek. Fuzz likes to play find-and-eat. Cork and Fuzz have nothing in common. Or do they?
Cork and Fuzz :
Chaconas, Dori,
Paper Book
The friendship between Cork, a muskrat, and Fuzz, a possum, is in trouble when Cork decides that since he is older, he has to be taller than Fuzz
Rock star
Drummond, Ree
Paper Book
Charlie is the lovable basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and the star of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog. Now our favorite bacon-loving dog is rocking and rolling in this new I Can Read story! Charlie the Ranch Dog is ready to live the...
A pie for us! /
Fang, Vicky
Paper Book
Best friends Sniff and Scratch NEED to reach a yummy-smelling pie, in this laugh-out-loud, full-color book perfect for beginning readers! 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...
Danny and the dinosaur
Hoff, Syd
Paper Book
Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur. Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum and says, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers,...
Petal and Poppy /
Jahn-Clough, Lisa
Paper Book
In Petal and Poppy,nbsp;young readers are introduced to these charmingnbsp;characters. Petal gets very nervous when Poppy decides to go scuba diving. What if she's eaten by a seanbsp;monster?nbsp;Poppy thinks Petal is just being a worrywart.nbsp;Perhaps. But maybe that's a good thing....
Pinkalicious :
Kann, Victoria
Ebook
Pinkalicious :
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
"­Students who are learning to read will enjoy visiting a vibrant kindergarten ­classroom with ­Pinkalicious." --School Library Journal Pinkalicious gets a kindergarten buddy in this Level One I Can Read, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann! ...
Pinkalicious and the babysitter /
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read story about creativity and the best babysitter ever. When Maya...
Pinkalicious and the Pinkettes /
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure that celebrates creativity and resourcefulness! Rock out with Pinkalicious and her friends in this Level One I Can Read. Pinkalicious and her friends want to...
Pinkalicious and the pirates /
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read pirate adventure about bravery, creativity, and making unlikely new friends. ...
Pinkalicious and the Robo-Pup /
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann comes a new Pinkalicious Level One I Can Read story in which Pinkalicious and her brand-new totally pinkamazing robo-pup compete in a pet contest! Pinkalicious can't wait to show off her robo-pup to her friends...
Pinkalicious.
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! Pinkalicious and her friends have s'more fun in this new Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure brought to young readers by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann. ...
Pinkalicious.
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read story about creativity, ingenuity, and fashion. Pinkalicious...
Pinkalicious.
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! Pinkalicious and Peter have a magni-fish-cent time down at the dock in this new Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure brought to young readers by #1 New York Times bestselling author...
Pinkalicious.
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Pinkalicious goes on a birthday adventure in this new Pinkalicious Level One I Can Read story, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann. Pinkalicious wants the most pinkatastic birthday party ever, and all she needs is some extra...
Pinkalicious and the flower fairy /
Kann, Victoria.
Paper Book
Celebrate spring with Pinkalicious! #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure about flowers and the power of imagination. Pinkalicious is absolutely positive that a flower fairy will visit her garden. After all, flower...
Pete the cat.
Litwin, Eric
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn't go Pete's way, what will Pete do? Pete the...
The sea monster /
Lukoff, Kyle
Ebook
Charlie & Mouse lost and found /
Snyder, Laurel
Ebook
It's puppy love! This latest continuation of the award-winning Charlie & Mouse early chapter book series will delight newly independent readers. Lost and Found is full of relatable trials (a lost blanket), surprises (a lost dog), and delights (a new puppy!) and overflows with the...
Bright star /
Todd, Brandon
Ebook
Lost dog /
Todd, Brandon
Ebook
Treasure map /
Todd, Brandon
Ebook
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