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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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
Biscuit and friends visit the community garden /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Ebook
Monkey play /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Monkey Plays is an energetic companion to Bear Hugs and Panda Kisses. One by one, monkeys add to the jungle fun-swinging from palm trees, hiding in an Indian market, and playing from sundown to sun-up! This playful Step 1 features a rhyming text with a...
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...
The good game /
David, Arihhonni,
Paper Book
How can the small mouse and squirrel play lacrosse with the big animals? A fun Native American tale that first graders can read on their own. A game of lacrosse is about to begin--with the four-legged animals facing off against the winged animals. Mouse and Squirrel want to join!...
Pete the cat and the lost tooth /
Dean, James,
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun and surprising adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth, the tooth fairy asks Pete for some help. But it's not easy being the tooth fairy for Pete when a tooth goes...
Pete the Kitty goes to the doctor
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It's time to go to the doctor! Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn't scary. ...
Pete the kitty and the unicorn's missing colors /
Dean, Kim,
Paper Book
A magical unicorn adventure from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Kitty's friend Stevie the unicorn somehow lost all the colors in her rainbow tail. It's a good thing Pete has his magical paintbrush to help out. Together, they...
Charlie the ranch dog :
Drummond, Ree
Paper Book
Charlie the Ranch Dog stars in New York Times bestselling author Ree Drummond's I Can Read title, just right for reading on your own snowy day! When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can't wait to go outside. He even takes a break from patrol duty to go sledding...
Trains /
Feldman, Thea
Paper Book
Kingfisher Readers L1: Trains by Thea Feldman LEVEL 1 - BEGINNING TO READ (red) The language at this level will be short and simple sentences, with straightforward vocabulary and punctuation, a high level of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Includes...
We need more nuts! /
Fenske, Jonathan,
Paper Book
Go nuts for nuts with two silly squirrels in this giggle-inducing counting book from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author and illustrator! Kids will laugh while learning their numbers with this rhyming leveled reader. From the very beginning the smaller of the squirrels,...
Rocket and the perfect pumpkin /
Hills, Tad
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 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,
Ebook
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...
Dancing dinos at the beach
Lucas, Sally
Paper Book
This fun, rhyming Step 1 easy-to-read book is perfect for a day at the beach!Dinos splashing with their tails.Dinos filling up their pails.Dinos feeling very brave.Dinos riding every wave.They're back . . . and this time, they've got sunscreen! When the dancing dinos pop out of a picture book...
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...
Mittens
Schaefer, Lola M.
Paper Book
Mittens is a small kitten in a big, new house. Everything seems loud and unfamiliar and scary. The little kitten wants a special place all his own. Can a new friend help him find one? The satisfying story of an adorable kitten's search for security and his discovery of a new friend is...
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.
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...

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