Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction Level H

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 25, 2025
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Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction Level H

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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Super Fly Guy /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
The second book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Books have foil covers!Fly Guy loves the school lunchroom. He loves the dirty dishes, the smelly mop, and the garbage cans. But when the lunch ladies discover there's a fly in the cafeteria, chaos ensues! Though Fly Guy...
Old hat, new hat,
Berenstain, Stan,
Paper Book
"Out shopping, the Bears look at frilly and silly hats, bumpy and lumpy ones. Offers slapstick humor and simple concepts of sizes and shape."--School Library Journal. Brother Bear explores the concepts of size and shape as he shops for a new hat. He tries on frilly hats and silly hats,...
I am smart
Capozzi, Suzy
Paper Book
When his teacher announces that there will be a science fair in a few weeks, the young boy in I Am Smart is worried. He doesn't like science. Science is hard! But when his mom tells him to "look for the science in your life," he knows just what his project will be! By doing research, asking...
Emmett and the bright blue cape
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Meet Emmett, Katy Duck's little brother! In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, Emmett puts on his bright blue cape and becomes Super Emmett! Emmett loves his bright blue cape. He wears it to the park, he wears it to the store, and he even tries to wear it to bed. With his cape on, he...
My first gymnastics class /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Young readers can learn all about what happens at gymnastics class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read featuring simple text and photographs of gymnasts-in-training! It's the first day of gymnastics class: What will it be like? Find out in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet...
My first soccer game /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Simple text and photographs help young readers learn all about playing soccer in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read. It's the first day of soccer practice, and it's going to be great! In this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, beginning readers will learn that...
Pete the Cat : Scuba-Cat
Dean, James
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat's world to life under the sea in this new I Can Read book. Pete the Cat is going scuba diving! Before he hits the water, Captain Joe tells him about all the sea creatures he can encounter, and Pete is super excited...
Pete the cat and the surprise teacher
Dean, James
Paper Book
Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean. When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . ....
Pete the Kitty's outdoor art project
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
Join Pete the Kitty as he gets creative in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Kitty loves art class. But when the project is to go outside and make art from nature, Pete isn't sure what to create. Then inspiration...
Ready, set, go-cart!
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a new I Can Read story featuring everyone's favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty!  Pete the Kitty is excited to build his very own go-cart. But things don't go as planned. Turns out...
Please, no more nuts! /
Fenske, Jonathan,
Paper Book
These silly squirrels are feeling a bit too nutty! The same squirrels of We Need More Nuts! have been eating nothing but nuts ever since--and now they're sick of them! Nuts in milkshakes, nuts in stew, nuts in pancakes. How will they ever be able to get rid...
Marley : firehouse dog
Birch, Caitlin
Paper Book
Marley's family is invited on a tour of the firehouse! Marley wasn't formally invited, but he decides to show up anyway. What will Marley's paws land in this time
Happy birthday, Danny and the dinosaur!
Hoff, Syd
Paper Book
Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in an adventure sure to please beginning readers What would happen if a dinosaur came to a...
Sammy, the seal
Hoff, Syd
Paper Book
Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do--and he even learns to read!  "So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best...
Diary of a worm : Nat the gnat
Houran, Lori Haskins
Paper Book
Worm is thrilled when it's his turn to take care of the class pet, Nat the Gnat. But everything goes wrong when he leaves the lid of Nat's tank open. Can Worm make sure the class pet returns safe and sound before Mrs. Mulch finds out? This all-new, original I Can Read story captures the fun of...
My loose tooth
Krensky, Stephen.
Paper Book
What's it like to have a wiggly, twisty-turny tooth inside your mouth? Stephen Krensky's funny, kid-friendly, rhyming text answers this question and more! "Do lions have this problem, too? What do sharks and hippos do?" This Step 1 book is perfect for first-time readers and those about to lose their...
Put me in the zoo
Lopshire, Robert.
Other
Edited by Dr. Seuss, this classic Beginner Book about finding your place in the world celebrates its 60th Anniversary! Spot longs to be in the zoo with all the other animals, but the zoo doesn't want him! In this beloved Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss, Spot shows a young boy...
Exploring the great outdoors
Mayer, Mercer
Paper Book
Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter, as he and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings.  There are plenty of surprises in the great outdoors! Kids will enjoy laughing along with Little Critter and his classmates...
A kiss for Little Bear
Minarik, Else Holmelund
Paper Book
An ALA Notable Children's Book and New York Times Best Illustrated Book, this beloved classic Little Bear story from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak celebrates the love between grandparent and grandchild. Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he...
Give what you can
Penfold, Alexandra
Paper Book
Celebrate the act of giving with the beloved characters from the beloved bestseller All Are Welcome! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are learning to give back to their communities. Get together, lend a hand. Can we do it? Yes,...
Look for the Lorax
Rabe, Tish
Paper Book
Dr. Seuss's lovable Lorax guides beginning readers through a wonderland adventure in this Step 1-leveled story, part of the Step Into Reading program! Blue sky. Clouds fly. Bright trees sway. Cute suits! Bar-ba-loots play, play, play. Look out for...
The duck is stuck!
Regan, Dana
Paper Book
Mike the helpful hedgehog cleans up the neighborhood in this second book in the Mike Delivers Level 1 Ready-to-Read series! Mike offers to help his friend pick up trash around the neighborhood. But when a rubber duck gets stuck in the garbage truck and trash starts to fall out...
Zoom! boom! bully /
Scieszka, Jon
Paper Book
Every time the trucks try to build something, Big Rig comes along, and - ZOOM! BOOM! - knocks it down! What can they do to stop such a big bully?
Dizzy Izzy
Scieszka, Jon
Paper Book
Izzy the ice-cream truck is doing everything he can think of to make himself dizzy, but nothing seems to be working as well as he'd like. Among other attempts, Izzy goes through the car wash, gets covered in suds, and spins himself in circles. In all his efforts, he gets in a tizzy, feels whizzy and...
Baby Monkey, private eye /
Selznick, Brian
Paper Book
Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick and debut children's book author David Serlin create a dazzling new format especially for young children!A New York Times Bestselling BookAn Amazon Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearParents Magazine Best...
Fox versus winter
Tabor, Corey R.
Paper Book
Fun-loving, mischievous Fox--the hilarious trickster character featured in Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger--goes up against a surprising foe! Fox does not like winter. None of his friends are around to play. He is bored and alone. Then Fox has an idea. If he cannot escape...
Captain Cat and the pirate lunch /
Virjâan, Emma J.
Paper Book
Set sail with the brave and bold Captain Cat and her new friends in the first book in a new Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read series by the author-illustrator of the Pig in a Wig series! Captain Cat sees three yellow birds on her pirate ship. Will they join Captain Cat for lunch, or will...
The cookie fiasco /
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Four friends. Three cookies. One problem. Hippo, Croc, and the Squirrels are determined to have equal cookies for all! But how? There are only three cookies ... and four of them! They need to act fast before nervous Hippo breaks all the cookies into crumbs!
Should I share my ice cream?
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...
The thank you book /
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...
We are growing! /
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Walt and his friends are growing up fast! Everyone is the something-est. But... what about Walt? He is not the tallest, or the curliest, or the silliest. He is not the anything-est! As a BIG surprise inches closer, Walt discovers something special of his own!
I will surprise my friend! /
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...
I will take a nap!
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...
Elephants cannot dance!
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...
Let's go for a drive!
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...
We are in a book!
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...
Morris the moose
Wiseman, Bernard.
Paper Book
Determined to prove that the cow he meets is really a moose, Morris the moose enlists the help of a rather confused deer and horse.
Duck, Duck, Porcupine!
Yoon, Salina
Paper Book
Meet Big Duck, Little Duck, and Porcupine, stars of the Geisel Honor-winning early reader series perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie and Ballet Cat. Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio--when joined...
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