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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Nancy makes her mark
Parent, Nancy
Paper Book
When Dad makes a plan to fix the walkway in front of their house with new cement, Nancy knows just how to make the walkway parfait--which is French for perfect! Disney Junior's Fancy Nancy: Nancy Makes Her Mark is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and...
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 the crime is personal. He's at a science museum and his blue Tyrannosaurus rex is missing. Could someone have stolen it? Perhaps there's something in Bones's detective bag that can help solve this mystery. . . .
Bones and the roller coaster mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Detective Jeffrey Bones and his grandpa are at the amusement park. They buy lots of tickets for games, the merry-go-round, and the roller coaster. They have great fun playing games, but when it?s time to ride the big coaster, they discover their tickets are missing. Were they stolen? Can Bones...
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 100th day of school mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric, are excited about their class's 100th day of school party! To celebrate, they're having snacks that start with the letter P: pretzels, popcorn, pineapple juice, and everybody's favorite, pizza. But when the pizza disappears from the kitchen, it's up to Cam and...
Young Cam Jansen and the circus mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam and her friend Eric are having a great time at the circus with Aunt Molly - that is, until their box of popcorn goes missing. Did they lose it, or was it stolen? It's up to Cam and her photographic memory to figure it out!
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...
Young Cam Jansen and the library mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam and her best friend Eric take a trip to the library to check out some books. But instead of finding a new favorite story, they find a mystery to solve. Will Cam's photographic memory come to the rescue once again? The Cam Jansen Adventure series has been a favorite with older...
Young Cam Jansen and the lions' lunch mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
A field trip to the zoo seems like fun for Cam Jansen and her classmates-- until lunchtime. Everyone else's sandwich is safely delivered, but Danny can't find his anywhere! Did the lions eat it? Only Cam and her amazing memory can crack this easy-to-read mystery.
Young Cam Jansen and the magic bird mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
It's up to Cam to solve this disappearing act! Aunt Molly takes Cam and her friend Eric to see a magic show at Teddy's Toys. During the show, Teddy's bird, Oscar, disappears! Where could he have gone? It's up to Cam to click! and find Oscar before he gets lost in the mall in this...
Young Cam Jansen and the Molly shoe mystery /
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Will gumshoe Cam find Aunt Molly's shoes? Aunt Molly is in town. Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric Shelton, are at the airport to greet her. They find Aunt Molly, but her favorite high heels are missing! Did she leave them in Peru, or China, or behind a trash can? Cam clicks her way through...
Young Cam Jansen and the speedy car mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
At her school's Green Fair, Cam and her friends are learning how to keep the earth green. Everyone is having fun at the exhibits'until a student's remotecontrolled car goes missing! Was it stolen? It's up to Cam and her amazing memory to find Speedy.
Young Cam Jansen and the spotted cat mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
It's a rainy day when Cam and her classmates arrive at school. Meow! A cat with a spot on its tail is napping near the coat rack. How did a cat get in their classroom? Did it run away? Click! Read along as Cam solves this easy-to-read cat caper.
Young Cam Jansen and the zoo note mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
It's field trip day in Cam and Eric's class. Only where is Eric's permission slip? He had it on the bus, but now it's gone! Did someone take it? Did it blow away? After a few red herrings, Cam's click-click memory kicks in just in time for Eric to join the class on their field trip to the...
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...
The fire cat
Averill, Esther
Paper Book
Pickles the fire cat to the rescue!  Pickles is a young cat with big paws who wishes to do big things with them! When he's adopted by the local firehouse, Pickles works hard to be a good fire cat. He learns to jump on a fire truck. He learns to help put out a fire, and he even helps...
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...
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 a pigeon falls down the chimney into the Browns' living room, Paddington makes a new friend.  The...
Paddington plays on
Bond, Michael.
Paper Book
Paddington Bear has delighted readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond's classic character will drum up the interest of beginning readers with his charming antics. Paddington is having a wonderful time while on vacation with the Browns in a...
Paddington's day off
Bond, Michael.
Paper Book
Paddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond's classic character will delight beginning readers with his curious nature and nose for adventure. Paddington and Mr. Gruber enjoy a day off from their duties as they set out...
Frog and friends :
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 : good sports
Chaconas, Dori
Paper Book
Cork is a short muskrat who likes to win at games. Fuzz is a tall possum who also likes to win at games. Two best friends. Both like to win. What will happen when they play games against each other? An Easy-to-Read series that critics compare to "the measured dialogue and sweet illogic of Arnold...
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 muskrat. Fuzz is a possum. From their first meeting in a hollow log to playing pin-the-tail-on-the-turtle, from collecting rocks to dodging falling pinecones, Cork and Fuzz are always up to something unusual. The gentle humor and simple story will entertain beginning readers, while warm,...
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...
Cork & Fuzz : no fooling
Chaconas, Dori
Paper Book
Cork is a muskrat who likes small, safe adventures. Fuzz is a possum who likes big, exciting adventures. When Fuzz convinces Cork to go with him on a snowy exploration in the eighth book of this popular series, both friends discover how brave they really are. Plus they learn something important...
Cork & Fuzz.
Chaconas, Dori,
Paper Book
Cork is a short muskrat who knows how to wait, and Fuzz is a tall possum who doesn't like to wait for anything. When a round, yellow object floats through the sky, both Cork and Fuzz chase after it. Is it the sun? Is it an egg? Wait a minute--did it just pop? In the ninth book in this...
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
Illus. in color. The story of an incredible twosome that "provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) School Library Journal.
Iris and Walter, the sleepover
Guest, Elissa Haden.
Paper Book
Iris cannot wait to have her first sleepover at her best friend Walter's house. They will put on a puppet show. They will ride Walter's horse Rain in their pyjamas. They will stay up very, very late. But on the big night, when it is time for bed after all the fun, Iris lies awake missing Grampa...
Danny and the dinosaur
Hoff, Syd
Paper Book
Danny loves dinosaurs! When he sees one at the museum and says, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers, "And I think it would be nice to play with you." So begins Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most...
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!
Brown, Jeff
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
InPetal and Poppy, young readers are introduced to these charming characters. Petal gets very nervous when Poppy decides to go scuba diving. What if she is eaten by a sea monster? Poppy thinks Petal is just being a worrywart. Perhaps. But maybe that's a good...
A sweet Diwali /
Jerath, Harshita,
Paper Book
Join a young girl and her dog in this Step 2 reader as they joyfully prepare to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Perfect for readers ages 4-6. Raina is excited to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu holiday that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Along with her...
Pinkalicious :
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
"­Students who are learning to read will enjoy visiting a vibrant kindergarten ­classroom with ­Pinkalicious." --School Library Journal Pinkalicious gets a kindergarten buddy in this Level One I Can Read, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann!<...
Pinkalicious and Planet Pink
Kann, Victoria.
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific When Pinkalicious learns about Planet Pink, she has fun imagining life as a Pinktonian alien living on the pinkest planet in the universe! But what would happen if the Pinktonians...
Pinkalicious and the babysitter
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 creativity and the best babysitter ever. When Maya...
Pinkalicious and the pink parakeet
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! When Pinkalicious goes on a class trip to the birdhouse, she...
Pinkalicious and the Pinkettes /
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure that celebrates creativity and resourcefulness! Rock out with Pinkalicious and her friends in this Level One I Can Read. Pinkalicious and her friends want to start a band, but...
Pinkalicious and the pirates
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 pirate adventure about bravery, creativity, and making unlikely new...
Pinkalicious and the Robo-Pup /
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann comes a new Pinkalicious Level One I Can Read story in which Pinkalicious and her brand-new totally pinkamazing robo-pup compete in a pet contest! Pinkalicious can't wait to show off her robo-pup to her friends in this delightful...
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 a Pinkalicious I Can Read story about creativity, ingenuity, and fashion. Pinkalicious...
Pinkalicious fishtastic!
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! Pinkalicious and Peter have a magni-fish-cent time down at the dock in this new Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure brought to young readers by #1 New York Times...
Pinkalicious.
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Pinkalicious goes on a birthday adventure in this new Pinkalicious Level One I Can Read story, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann. Pinkalicious wants the most pinkatastic birthday party ever, and all she needs is some extra...
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 flower fairy
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Celebrate spring with Pinkalicious! #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure about flowers and the power of imagination. Pinkalicious is absolutely positive that a flower fairy will visit her garden. After all, flower...
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...
A new friend /
Lukoff, Kyle
Paper Book
Vera and Beaker make a new friend when they meet a mantis shrimp, in this series 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-story format,...
The sea monster
Lukoff, Kyle
Paper Book
Vera and Beaker explore the ocean, in this series 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-story format, plenty of humor, and...
The sunken ship
Lukoff, Kyle
Paper Book
Dive under the sea with Mermaid Days, a series 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-story format, plenty of humor,...
Nate the great and the Earth Day robot
Sharmat, Andrew
Paper Book
Join the world's greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the missing Earth Day robot in this long-running chapter book series that's a favorite for beginner readers! WILL THIS CASE ROLL AWAY? The Earth Day Fair is days away, but Nate's...
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...

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