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.


Updated September 26, 2025
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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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Bones and the apple pie mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Detective Jeffrey Bones and Grandpa visit Grandpa's friend Sally--the best apple pie baker around. Today, she's practicing for the Best Pie Contest held at the county fair. But when it's finally time to eat the pies, they are nowhere to be found--not in the oven, on the counter top, or on the table....
Bones and the dinosaur mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Detective Jeffrey Bones solves crimes'but this time it's personal. He's at a science museum when his blue Tyrannosaurus rex goes missing. Could someone have stolen it? Bones must find his T-rex! Hopefully there's something in Bones's detective bag that can help him solve this roar of a mystery!
Get on the ice, Mo! /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Mo hits the ice in the next title in the perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning series by David A. Adler! Mo and his dad are practicing before the big ice hockey game against the Ducks later that day. Mo is having trouble staying upright as he skates across the rink, but...
A pair of parrots
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
When Ava's new parrot flies the coop, can she fix this fowl situation? Find out in this comical caper perfect for introducing the concept of multiples, pairs, and trios to early readers. There's only one problem with this perfect new parrot: it's not in its cage! To keep this...
Run, Mo, run! /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Mo is the star of his school's track-and-field meet in the perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning series by David A. Adler, now with a fresh look! Mo and his classmates from 2B will compete against the students from class 2M in a track-and-field meet, and the winning team will...
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 knock, knock mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam, her best friend Eric, and Eric's mom are spending the day with Eric's grandparents. But Grandpa and Grandma seem too tired to visit. Every so often, a knock at the door wakes them up. But when they go to answer, no one is there. Is a Knock, Knock Ghost on the loose? It's up to Cam to solve the...
Teacher's pet
Andrews, Julie.
Paper Book
Gerry has a week off from school for Spring Break, and she's given a very special job - watching over the class pet, Houdini the hamster! Gerry wants to make sure Houdini feels right at home, so she learns his favorite snacks, reads him stories, and even paints him a picture of her classroom. But...
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...
Fly Guy and the alienzz /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
A hysterical, action-packed outer space adventure for Fly Guy and Buzz in the New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series.Buzz is making a movie about aliens from outer space. When the action begins, superheroes Fly Guy and Buzz Boy are protecting a secret fort in the sky when an alien...
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 awake and is...
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...
Paddington plays on
Bond, Michael
Paper Book
Buster catches a wave
Brown, Marc Tolon.
Paper Book
A companion to the TV show, Buster Catches a Wave is a level one reader about Buster's adventures in Florida with his dad. While he's there Buster meets Joe and Forrest, two surfers who teach him what they know about surfing and ocean life.
Frog and friends : Frog's flying adventure
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 : 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 finds Cork's lost stone, and he wants to keep it. But a chipmunk runs off with it. Who will say fi nders-keepers now? The whimsical story and playful illustrations in this Easy-to-Read title will...
Cork & Fuzz.
Chaconas, Dori,
Paper Book
Cork is a short muskrat who likes to clean. Fuzz is a tall possum who would rather play than tidy. When Cork tells Fuzz to help with chores, Fuzz says, "You are not the boss of me!" Can the two friends find a way to have fun and clean up? The tenth book in this easy-to-read...
Aunt Eater's mystery Christmas
Cushman, Doug.
Paper Book
Aunt Eater must interrupt her holiday preparations to solve some Christmas Eve mysteries.
Charlie the ranch dog : 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...
The best nest /
Eastman, P. D.
Paper Book
In this charming P. D. Eastman classic, Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar spots. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series...
Sam and the firefly
Eastman, P. D.
Paper Book
Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly, P. D. Eastman (author of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus, who soar through the air writing...
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,...
Build, dogs, build :
Horvath, James
Paper Book
Join head foreman Duke and his crew of worker dogs on a busy day of construction fun in this colorful picture book written and illustrated by James Horvath. With lively scenes showing accurately illustrated vehicles in action, this book will be a joy to read out loud for truck-obsessed readers...
Show-and-tell, Flat Stanley!
Houran, Lori Haskins
Paper Book
Flat Stanley's show-and-tell becomes a lost-and-found when Miss Plum's engagement ring goes missing in this I Can Read story. In this funny school story, everyone has something fun, from Squeakers the mouse to a pair of false teeth, to share at Show-and-Tell! Even Miss Plum shares...
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
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 another pinkatastic I Can Read story featuring Pinkalicious! Pinkalicious is crowning Goldie...
Pinkalicious dragon to the rescue
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. Puptastic!
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 puppy sitting from #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann Pinkalicious is expecting to have a pinkatastic weekend puppy...
Pinkalicious and the pinkamazing little library
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Pinkalicious loves reading so much, she can't stop. The perfect Level One I Can Read to share with your book-loving beginning reader! An homage to reading from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann. Pinkalicious reads in bed, at the table, and even while she is...
Pete the cat : play ball!
Dean, James
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...
Charlie & Mouse lost and found /
Snyder, Laurel
Paper Book
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
Paper Book
Adventure Friends Miguel and Clarke take a trip that's OUT OF THIS WORLD, in this 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...
Lost dog
Todd, Brandon
Paper Book
Adventure Friends Miguel and Clarke search for a lost dog in this 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 short...
Treasure map
Todd, Brandon
Paper Book
Grab your compass and join the Adventure Friends -- Miguel and Clarke -- in this full-color early reader series! 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 short...
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