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...
The giant jelly bean jar
Aboff, Marcie
Paper Book
Ben loves jelly beans, and every week he goes to Jo-Jo's Jelly Bean Shop hoping to guess the riddle that will win him a whole jar full of them. He always knows the answer to the riddle, but he has never won the prize. It's hard to speak out loud in front of so many people, but with a little help...
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...
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 baseball mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
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 double beach mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam Jansen and her best friend Eric have headed to the beach. But after a day of sun and fun, they can't find Cam's mother. Was she abducted by aliens? Is she in disguise? "Click," says Cam, and the hunt is on. The Cam Jansen Adventure series has been a favorite with older readers...
Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
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 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 / by David A. Adler ; illustrated by Susanna Natti
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Aunt Molly is in town. Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric, 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? Will gumshoe Cam find Aunt Molly's missing shoes?
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 substitute mystery
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
Cam and her classmates have a forgetful substitute teacher. First, he forgot the homework assignment. And where did he put his jacket? But when his car keys and cell phone go missing, everyone starts to wonder: did he lose them or were they stolen? Readers will love to click along with Cam...
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...
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 is a young cat with big paws and big plans. But all he can find to do is chase other cats, until he is adopted by the local firehouse.Knowing that this is his chance to do big things, Pickles works hard to be a good fire cat. He learns to jump on a fire truck. He learns to help put out a...
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 and the pigeon
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 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...
Arthur and the school pet /
Brown, Marc Tolon
Paper Book
During Christmas vacation week, D.W. volunteers to take the classroom pet gerbil, Speedy, home for the holidays. D.W. plans to teach him some new tricks to show her class, but soon learns that taking care of a gerbil isn’t as easy as she thinks, especially one as quick as Speedy. . . .
Buster and the giant pumpkin /
Brown, Marc Tolon
Paper Book
Buster sends postcards to his friends back home when he goes to Oregon and learns about pumpkins.
Arthur's classroom fib
Brown, Marc Tolon.
Paper Book
When Arthur and his classmates head back to school, they're asked to write about their summer vacation. But when Arthur hears the exciting things his friends have done, Arthur feels he must make up a better story of his own. Will Arthur tell the whole class a lie or will he actually tell the truth?
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 celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmans, and New Year's Eve
Bunting, Eve
Ebook
"Frog and friends are a delightful group--entertaining, charming, and funny. Just the sort of friends anyone is glad to have." - Kirkus Reviews In Book 8 of this engaging beginning reader series from acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting, when Frog and his Friends are joined...
I am thankful
Capozzi, Suzy.
Paper Book
Cork & Fuzz
Chaconas, Dori
Paper Book
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
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...
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...
Buzby /
Hoban, Julia
Paper Book
Finding a job is never easy, but Buzby the kitten is clean, polite and a good mouser. On the first day of his job at the hotel, however, Buzby spills water on a guest and creates havoc. Fortunately the guests love him, and Buzby finds himself a new job that is just right for him.
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!
Haskins, Lori
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....
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...
Cherry Blossom
Kann, Victoria.
Paper Book
It's the pinkest day of the year! Thanks to a magical swirl of pink petals, Pinkalicious experiences a traditional Japanese cherry blossom celebration.
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 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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Happy birthday!
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 pink...
Puptastic!
Kann, Victoria.
Paper Book
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 pinkmazing little library
Kann, Victoria.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...

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