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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Fiona saves the day /
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...
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 : night fright
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
Introducing the Fly Guy and Fly Girl series! YIPPEEZZZ!Buzz and Liz go to the zoo with their pets, Fly Guy and Fly Girl. Little do they know that something scary is about to happen... GULPZ! GULPZIE!Featuring an appealing story and fun illustrations, Tedd Arnold's bestselling Fly Guy series...
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 vs. the fly swatter /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
A hilarious new Fly Guy adventure -- when Fly Guy joins Buzz's class on a trip to a flyswatter factory, it's the "best field trip ever!"When Fly Guy goes to school with Buzz, they learn that his class is taking a field trip to a flyswatter factory! BAD NEWZZ! Fly Guy tries to hide in Buzz's pocket,...
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...
There's a Fly Guy in my soup /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
At a fancy hotel dinner, Fly Guy gets into some trouble--and the restaurant's soup!When Buzz and his family have dinner in a fancy hotel's restaurant, Fly Guy isn't allowed in. After searching through the hotel's trash, Fly Guy smells a wonderful aroma coming from the restaurant's kitchen. Fly Guy...
Hi! Fly Guy
Arnold, Tedd.
Paper Book
From bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold, creator of PARTS and GREEN WILMA, comes the hilarious FLY GUY! It's easy to read and it comes with a shiny foil cover!"A fly was flying. He was looking for something to eat. Something tasty. Something slimy. A boy was walking. He was looking for...
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 at the Zoo /
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, Rex, and the Lady visit the zoo. But when Jack gets hungry, he...
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 gingerbread pup /
Boelts, Maribeth,
Paper Book
You've heard of the Gingerbread boy, but what about his pup? This fun Step 3 early reader puts a great spin on the classic fairytale. Evalina desperately wants a dog, so she bakes one out of gingerbread and he springs to life! But the gingerbread pup gets into mischief all over...
The adventures of Paddington.
Bond, Michael
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 this fun snow day book, Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends....
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 only making a...
Pete the cat.
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 named Bigfoot,...
Pete the Cat's trip to the supermarket
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
Pete the Cat helps out at the supermarket in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Along with his dad and brother, Pete the Cat heads off to the supermarket. But what happens when Dad loses the grocery list...
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....
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
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother! 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...
Are you my mother?
Eastman, P. D.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother! 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...
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 Sing!...
Clark the shark.
Hale, Bruce.
Paper Book
Clark the Shark's mom is making brownies for school. But when Clark decides to taste just one, the impulsive shark can't stop eating! Yum-yum-YUM. Will the class treat be ruined? With easy-to-read text and Clark's trademark rhymes, this chocolaty Level One tale will have beginning readers...
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...
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.
Ebook
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...
Jellyfish :
Leed, Percy,
Paper Book
What do you know about jellyfish? Beginning readers will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals. In addition to curricular information, social-emotional questions encourage reflection and family/educator engagement tips help connect the topic to the...
Ty's travels :
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 author and...
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,...
One hundred days (plus one)
McNamara, Margaret.
Paper Book
Hannah is disappointed when she misses the 100 day celebration because of a cold, but when she returns on Monday with her button collection the class is marking one hundred plus one day.
Father Bear comes home /
Minarik, Else Holmelund
Paper Book
Welcome home, Father Bear! Little Bear's father is finally coming home from a long fishing trip. Little Bear is very excited to see him--even if he doesn't bring the toy Little Bear has been hoping for! Little Bear, his family, and his friends have taken their places beside such other...
Go away, dog
Nodset, Joan L.
CD
Read along with your favorite I Can Read Book characters! I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn--and love--to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every...
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...
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,...
It's not easy being a bunny
Sadler, Marilyn
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * P.J. Funnybunny doesn't want to be a bunny anymore! In this hilarious Beginner Book classic, a young bunny wonders if life as a different animal would suit him better. Perfect for Easter or gift-giving all year round! P.J. Funnybunny is tired of cooked...
Back to dog-gone school /
Schmidt, Amy,
Paper Book
From the bus stop to the last bell, this photographic Step 2 early reader--consisting of school-themed poems--is sure to delight dog lovers and those anxious about going back to school. Most of the poems are from the hardcover picture books by husband-and-wife team Ron and Amy Schmidt, Loose...
In a People House
Seuss, Dr.
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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