Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction G

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 23, 2025
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Holiday helper
Abramson, Jill
Paper Book
Scout is ready for her first Christmas!It's Scout's first winter, and she can't wait for Christmas! She loves the shiny presents with their gorgeous ribbons, which look awfully like fancy tug-of-war toys! By the time Scout's through with them, the presents are a mess. Is Christmas morning...
Fix this mess! /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
A funny story about a boy, a robot, and a BIG, BIG mess!  This Level D book is perfect for kindergarten readers.  From the creator of the widely popular Fly Guy books! "Fix this mess!" Jake tells Robug. But Robug just makes things worse. Robug finally figures out how to...
Hi, Jack!
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.   Meet Jack: He lives in a tree house. His interests include snacks, petty...
Mine's the best
Bonsall, Crosby
Audiobook
A classic early reader that's simple and funny--while also exploring the perennial childhood issue of competition Whose is the best? Two boys. Two balloons. Each boy thinks his balloon is the best. What do you think? Mine's the Best is a My First I Can Read, which means it's perfect...
The day I had to play with my sister
Bonsall, Crosby Newell
Audiobook
Older brother thinks he knows the rules to hide-and-seek. But little sister has her own idea of how to play. And the resulting confusion, compounded by a lively dog, is hilarious. Now available for the first time in full-color and reformatted as a My First I Can Read Book, Crosby Bonsall's...
Biscuit's day at the farm
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Ebook
Biscuit and friends visit the community garden /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Ebook
Biscuit and the big parade! /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
It's time for the big parade, Biscuit! The parade is here, and Biscuit can't wait to see the fire trucks, jugglers, and even clowns! But when will it be his turn to march? The sweet little yellow puppy proves that with a little might and a lot of heart, any dream--big or small--can...
The very lonely firefly /
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very lonely firefly. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life. When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night...
Elbow grease.
Cena, John.
Paper Book
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From superstar entertainer John Cena comes a new picture-book series all about perseverance and believing in yourself, featuring a little monster truck named Elbow Grease! Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big...
Best friends /
Cuyler, Margery
Paper Book
Can you have more than one best friend? This relatable Step into Reading story is for every young reader navigating new friendships. Friendships can be complicated, even when you're only in elementary school! This leveled reader, about two best buddies whose friendship is...
The good game /
David, Arihhonni,
Paper Book
How can the small mouse and squirrel play lacrosse with the big animals? A fun Native American tale that first graders can read on their own. A game of lacrosse is about to begin--with the four-legged animals facing off against the winged animals. Mouse and Squirrel want to join!...
Pete the cat and the lost tooth /
Dean, James,
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun and surprising adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth, the tooth fairy asks Pete for some help. But it's not easy being the tooth fairy for Pete when a tooth goes...
Pete the Kitty goes to the doctor
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It's time to go to the doctor! Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn't scary. ...
Pete the kitty and the unicorn's missing colors /
Dean, Kim,
Ebook
Charlie the ranch dog :
Drummond, Ree
Paper Book
Charlie the Ranch Dog stars in New York Times bestselling author Ree Drummond's I Can Read title, just right for reading on your own snowy day! When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can't wait to go outside. He even takes a break from patrol duty to go sledding...
StoryBots.
Emmons, Scott,
Paper Book
The wacky robots from the award-winning apps, videos, and Netflix show, Ask the Storybots, now star in their own early readers. This one is about everyone's favorite dinosaur! Fans of the StoryBots will recognize the colorful art from the hugely popular dinosaur video...
Helpers in your neighborhood /
Evans, Shira,
Ebook
Get to know the everyday heroes in your community! From firefighters to teachers, mail carriers to crossing guards, neighborhood helpers are all around. Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our communities. Perfect for...
A Pig, a Fox, and a Box
Fenske, Jonathan
Paper Book
In the style of Mo Willems, Jonathan Fenske tells three humorous stories of two friends, Pig and Fox, and their shenanigans with a cardboard box (all of which involved Pig accidentally crushing Fox in the box). With comic art and simple language, this Level 2 reader is sure to have kids rolling with...
We need more nuts! /
Fenske, Jonathan,
Paper Book
Go nuts for nuts with two silly squirrels in this giggle-inducing counting book from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author and illustrator! Kids will laugh while learning their numbers with this rhyming leveled reader. From the very beginning the smaller of the squirrels,...
Time for school, Little Dinosaur /
Herman, Gail,
Paper Book
From the most trusted brand of leveled readers, this Step 1 Step into Reading book is perfect for back-to-school and features an adorable dinosaur world that looks a lot like ours. Who's ready to go back to school? Little Dinosaur is! This simple Step 1 book will help your eager...
The fat cat sat on the mat /
Karlin, Nurit
Paper Book
Rat tries to get the fat cat off the mat and back to his usual resting place in the vat.
The eye book /
LeSieg, Theo.,
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * You'll be amazed at the things you can see with Dr. Seuss in this hardcover picture book all about your eyes--now in a board book format perfect for the littlest of readers! Take a look around--what do your eyes see? A bird? A bed? Flies and ants? Maybe even...
Go, go, trucks! /
Liberts, Jennifer,
Paper Book
Kids will love this simple, rhyming Step 1 reader about all kinds of trucks! A brother and sister discover all kinds of trucks as they travel through their own neighborhood, drive on a highway, and visit a county fair! Young vehicle-enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through...
Jojo and the magic trick
O'Connor, Jane
Paper Book
Fancy Nancy's little sister, JoJo, stars in her My First I Can Read debut! From bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes JoJo, Fancy Nancy's little sister. JoJo wants to do magic. She has both her magic wand and her magic cape ready to...
Cooking with the Grinch
Rabe, Tish
Paper Book
The Dr. Seuss holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas is now a major motion picture from Illumination Presents - Dr. Seuss' The Grinch!   Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch excitement with this story for beginning...
Snow day! /
Ransom, Candice F.,
Paper Book
A Step 1 reader to welcome winter, featuring the family from Pumpkin Day! and Apple Picking Day. The brother and sister from PUMPKIN DAY! and APPLE PICKING DAY! have woken up to a winter wonderland--it's a snow day! Read along as they engage in favorite winter...
I love insects /
Rockwell, Lizzy,
Paper Book
If you love bugs, you will love this book! And you'll learn why they're so important! A Level G science book that's perfect for new readers! Insects are so pretty. Look at the pretty butterflies. The girl in this story loves insects--how...
Kat's mystery gift /
Scieszka, Jon
Paper Book
Everyone in Trucktown wants to know what is inside Kat's beautifully wrapped box. But will she ever take a peek at her mystery gift? Leveled Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.
Are you ready to play outside? /
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...
A big guy took my ball! /
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...
I really like slop!
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...
My new friend is so fun!
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...
Today I will fly!
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...
Digger and Daisy go to the doctor
Young, Judy
Paper Book
Meet Digger and Daisy! They are brother and sister. These dogs like to explore their world and see new things. Sometimes they agree with each other. Sometimes they disagree. But no matter the situation, one thing always stays the same--their love and concern for each other. In playful, simple...

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