Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction Level I

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 I

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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Fiona saves the day
Cowdrey, Richard
Paper Book
Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her animal friends attempt to help their friend Mango the little blue penguin who's stuck on a ledge. Get ready to let out a snort, wiggle your ears, and...
Puppy parade
Abramson, Jill
Paper Book
Scout, from the immensely popular Puppy Diaries, is entering a puppy parade! Scout is sure that when the awards are handed out at the end of the parade, she will win one of the important ribbons. Will it be for best behaved? Or most beautiful? Or friendliest? The answer is both surprising and...
Don't throw it to Mo! /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Winner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don't mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan to turn Mo's little...
Get a hit, Mo! /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
A companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Don't Throw It to Mo! Baseball season has arrived and Mo is all set to play with his team, the Lions. But Mo always bats last, and he always plays right field--and no balls ever come to right field. Will...
Kick it, Mo! /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
This fourth title in the perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning Level 2 readers series features a sport that's a kid favorite: soccer! The soccer season is starting, and Mo has been working hard on his kicking skills so he can help his team, the Billy Goats, score a goal. But...
Pass the ball, Mo! /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
The third installment in this adorable Level 2 Geisel Award-winning series from a classroom favorite! Mo's latest obsession is basketball. He's determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can't seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to...
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...
Attack of the 50-foot Fly Guy /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
Buzz comes home from school to find that Fly Guy is 50 feet tall! WOW-ZAA!After grabbing a snack from a radioactive trash can, Fly Guy grows to 50 feet tall! Can Buzz and the scientist figure out how to shrink him before the police and military attack?
Fly Guy & Fly Girl.
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
Fly Guy and Fly Girl have a scary SURPRIZZZE in the park! Buzz and Fly Guy see Liz and Fly Girl in the park. Up in a tree, they meet a boy named Carlos, who introduces them to his pet lizard, Annie. But where have Fly Guy and Fly Girl gone...? Featuring appealing stories and fun...
Fly Guy meets Fly Girl!
Arnold, Tedd.
Paper Book
In the 8th book of the bestselling Fly Guy series, Fly Guy falls in love!Fly Guy has met his match, and her name is Fly Girl. Fly Guy can do fancy flying. Fly Girl can do fancier flying. Fly Guy can eat gross stuff. Fly Girl can eat grosser stuff. Fly Guy can say his boy's name--Buzzzzzz! And Fly...
Fly Guy's big family /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
In the bestselling Fly Guy series, it's Fly Guy's family reunion surprise!In the latest installment of Tedd Arnold's New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series, Fly Guy misses his family. So when Fly Guy's not looking, Buzz plans him a surprise party and invites his whole family...
Fly Guy's ninja Christmas
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
Can Ninja Fly Guy save Christmas?In the new book in Tedd Arnold's New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series, it's Christmazzz Eve and Fly Guy doesn't have a present to give his best friend, Buzz. But when he goes out to look for one, Fly Guy meets a stranger in the house whom he...
Prince Fly Guy
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
Once upon a time, Buzz writes a fairy tale for a class assignment and Fly Guy becomes a handsome prince!In the latest installment of Tedd Arnold's NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series, Buzz has a homework assignment to write a fairy tale and he asks Fly Guy to help. Fly Guy doesn't like to...
Hi! Fly Guy
Arnold, Tedd.
Paper Book
Dive into the story of an unusual friendship between a boy and a fly. A hilarious easy reader by bestselling creator, Tedd Arnold! A fly goes out looking for something to eat. A boy goes out looking for something to catch for the Amazing Pet Show. Boy and fly meet and a beautiful...
Hooray for Fly Guy!
Arnold, Tedd.
Paper Book
Children will laugh out loud at the story and pictures in this sixth book in the easy-to-read Fly Guy series!"Flies can't play football," says the coach. But Fly Guy and Buzz are determined to prove him wrong. New readers will experience both pride and delight as they read the simple text and look...
Jack at bat /
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. The Lady and Rex have a baseball game against the Big City Brats. Jack...
Jack gets zapped! /
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. On rainy days, Jack loves nothing more than playing video games. But...
Jack goes West /
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 and the Lady take the train West to visit a dude ranch. One night,...
Too many Jacks /
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. The Lady gives Jack a gift. It's a lab kit! Jack goes into the shed to...
The adventures of Paddington : Paddington and the painting
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Based on the new Nickelodeon animated series and inspired by the classic books, this 32-page My First I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. When Mrs. Brown can't find inspiration for her painting, she enlists the help of Paddington. The ...
Peanut butter's first day of school
Border, Terry
Paper Book
Get ready for the first day of school with Peanut Butter and friends, the popular characters from award-winning author Terry Border. Peanut Butter has a big day tomorrow--it's his first day at a new school! With help from his friends, Peanut Butter can have a great first day,...
Duck & Cat's rainy day
Bramsen, Carin
Paper Book
Fans of Hey, Duck! can now enjoy their favorite characters while learning to read by themselves in the Step into Reading debut for Carin Bramsen's beloved Duck & Cat! It's a rainy day on the farm for Duck & Cat. What's a duo to do? Featuring a playful rhyming text and...
Arthur's reading race
Brown, Marc Tolon.
Paper Book
Arthur promises to buy ice cream for his little sister, D.W., if she can read ten words.nbsp;nbsp;The twosome race to the park, where D.W. is quick to recognize signs such as ZOO, DON'T WALK, POLICE, and ICE CREAM.nbsp;nbsp;When she reads WET PAINT before her big brother does, Arthur is in for a...
Glasses for D.W.
Brown, Marc Tolon.
Paper Book
D.W. wants to wear glasses, just like her big brother, Arthur.  After Arthur explains that without his glasses a hat looks like a bat and some string looks like a ring duck, D.W. sets out to prove that everything looks funny to her, too.  Finally, Arthur finds a way to make his...
Katy Duck and the secret valentine
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Katy Duck has a secret admirer in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read Valentine's Day story for beginning readers by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, the bestselling author of the Biscuit series. Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm glad to have a friend like you! Guess...
Katy Duck, flower girl
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Katy Duck dances her way down the aisle at her aunt's wedding in this cheerful story for beginning readers. When Katy Duck's Aunt Ella decides to get married, she asks Katy to be the flower girl! Katy can hardly wait. She practices her "flower girl" moves: swaying like a daffodil...
Katy Duck goes to work /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Katy Duck makes a splash at her dad's office in this delightful Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers. "Today is a special day, Katy," said Mrs. Duck. "You are going to work with Dad!" Katy Duck is so excited...
Katy Duck's happy Halloween /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Katy Duck goes trick-or-treating in this Halloween-themed Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers. "Tra-la-la. Quack! Quack! I will be a magical dancing unicorn!" Katy galloped. She twirled. "No...
Starring Katy Duck /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Everyone's favorite dancing duck is back in this Katy Duck adventure about conquering your fears. Everyone knows Katy Duck loves to dance. When Mr. Tutu tells Katy and her dance class about an upcoming recital, Katy can hardly wait! At last it's time to perform, but onstage Katy suffers from a case...
This makes me jealous
Carbone, Courtney
Paper Book
This Dealing with Feelings book about jealousy helps kids understand what they're feeling when they're upset.Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading! When a new girl named Amy comes to school and interrupts show-and-tell, a little girl feels ignored. She...
Meet Fiona the hippo
Cowdrey, Richard
Paper Book
Meet Fiona, the adorable hippo who became a worldwide internet sensation. Learn how Fiona came to live at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and what this fun, fearless hippo hero loves to do! Created by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo...
Little Freddie two pants :
Daywalt, Drew
Paper Book
A laugh-out-loud funny picture book about a dog who doesn't know how many pairs of pants to wear (or where to wear them!) by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants should Little...
Pete the Cat : snow daze
Dean, James
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun, surprising, snowy adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Imagine a day filled with...
Pete the cat's groovy bake sale
Dean, James
Paper Book
Pete the Cat whips up something extra cool in the next Pete the Cat My First I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean! The school's bake sale is a day away! Pete tries to make something yummy for his friends. But he seems to be...
Pete the Cat goes camping
Dean, James
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for an outdoor adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat Goes Camping, Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire. But when he hears about the mysterious creature...
Pete the Kitty and the three bears /
Dean, Kim,
Paper Book
Join Pete the Kitty as he visits the three bears in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Pete who came upon a house in the forest. He goes in, eats pizza, plays guitar, and falls asleep....
Gilbert and the lost tooth
De Groat, Diane.
Paper Book
BAM!--out falls Gilbert's loose tooth at recess! He's so excited for the tooth fairy to come and leave him a surprise. But when Lewis gets jealous and comes up with a sneaky plan, will the tooth fairy fall for it
T-rex is missing!
De Paola, Tomie.
Paper Book
Morgie's favorite dino, T-Rex, is missing, and Morgie thinks that his best friend Billy may have taken it. Once again, Tomie dePaola has written a funny and easy-to-read story about two of the hardest words in the English language-"I'm sorry."
Scuffy the tugboat
Depken, Kristen L.
Paper Book
Scuffy the Tugboat--star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time--is in his first Step into Reading book!   Fans of Scuffy the Tugboat will now be able to read about him all on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original...
Charlie the ranch dog : Stuck in the mud
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 back in this new I Can Read story! It's not easy being a cattle dog, but Charlie knows he's the...
Are you my mother?
Eastman, P. D.
Paper Book
A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird's egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she's gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his...
Are you my mother?
Eastman, P. D.
Paper Book
A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird's egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she's gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his...
Rain is wet! /
Fang, Vicky
Paper Book
Pet friends Sniff and Scratch have fun in the rain, 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-to-read text, a...
Clark the shark and the school sing
Hale, Bruce
Paper Book
Clark the Shark makes his I Can Read Comic debut! Featuring a bold new comic style by Guy Francis and easy-to-read text by Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read Comic will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading! Clark the Shark is excited about the School...
Clark the shark
Hale, Bruce
Ebook
Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and boom. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life--but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down.  ...
How to start kindergarten
Hapka, Cathy
Paper Book
A hilarious Step 2 reader about starting at a new school! David is the new kid at school, and is worried about fitting in. Steve is NOT worried about fitting in, and tells David, "Just do what I do and you will be great!" But when David listens a little too well, Steve has...
I spy : a game to read and play
Haynes, Caitlin.
Paper Book
Illus. in full color. The popular rhyming nursery game comes to Sesame Street, inviting the youngest readers to identify familiar characters and objects and explore early-learning concepts such as colors, shapes, and sizes.
Pinkalicious : tutu-rrific
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! A fun Pinkalicious I Can Read story about ballet from New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann Pinkalicious can't wait to go to ballet class with her best friend,...
Pinkalicious and the amazing sled run
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 adventure about imagination, courage, and lots of snow! Pinkawow! It snows...
Pinkalicious and the perfect present
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 is back with a new I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious! In Pinkalicious and the Perfect Present, Pinkalicious gets some money...
Pinkalicious and the cupcake calamity
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! A fun Pinkalicious I Can Read story about a cupcake adventure from New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann Join Pinkalicious on a cupcake adventure! Mr. Swizzle has a...
Pinkalicious at the fair
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 friendship and the magical unicorn, Goldilicious. Pinkalicious...
Is it Hanukkah yet?
Krulik, Nancy E.
Paper Book
Waiting is hard! Celebrate Hanukkah--and learn the meaning behind the holiday--with this new edition of a Step 2 reader with all new art! "Is it Hanukkah yet?" "Not yet. We have to wait for the sun to set!" Families who celebrate Hanukkah will...
Max & Mo's 100th day of school
Lakin, Patricia
Paper Book
Award-winning author Patricia Lakin is back with a Level 1 Ready-to-Read starring the adorable hamsters, Max and Mo. Join them as they celebrate the 100th day of school! It's the 100th day of school, and Max and Mo can't wait to celebrate. The hamsters have so much fun making...
Ty's travels. Beach day!
Lyons, Kelly Starling
Paper Book
A Geisel Honor-winning series * Author Kelly Starling Lyons selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate * A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2022 Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Beach Day!, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed...
Mr. Monkey visits a school /
Mack, Jeff
Paper Book
Curious George meets Mr. Bean in the second adorable new picture book series from author-illustrator Jeff Mack that follows the loveable Mr. Monkey on his wacky adventures. Mr. Monkey learns a trick. He can't wait to put on a show! But...
Owl and Penguin :
Madan, Vikram
Paper Book
Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel series for emerging readers by a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor winner. Owl and Penguin want to make a pizza. But they can't agree on how to toss the dough. Owl can do it better . . . no...
Just a teacher's pet
Mayer, Mercer
Paper Book
Join Mercer Mayer's classic and loveable character, Little Critter®, as he sets out on a new adventure in this brand-new My First I Can Read storybook! Little Critter is not too happy when a new student gets special treatment. But when the teacher's pet shows that she's a team player,...
JoJo and the twins
O'Connor, Jane
Paper Book
Fancy Nancy's little sister JoJo returns in her very own adventure! JoJo is helping Mommy and Daddy with the new twins. But they look the same! How will JoJo tell the twins apart? JoJo's plan will keep you laughing. Beginning readers will love this My First I Can Read that is...
Hide-and-seek all week
De Paola, Tomie.
Paper Book
Moffie and Morgie want to play hide-and-seek with their friends at recess. But no one can agree on the rules! Will they ever get to play? Find out in this silly Level 2 reader.
Henry and Mudge and the funny lunch :
Rylant, Cynthia
Paper Book
Henry and his dog Mudge (with help from Henry;s dad) are all set to make Henry's mother a funny, crunchy lunch for Mother's Day in this Ready-to-Read book of their adventures. This year Henry and Mudge are out to make the best Mother's Day lunch ever. It has to be juicy,...
In a people house
LeSieg, Theo.
Paper Book
When a spunky mouse invites a passing bird to see what's inside a People House, chaos ensues while beginning readers learn the names of 65 common household items--and that people are generally not pleased to find mice and birds in their houses! A super simple, delightfully silly introduction...
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