Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction E

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 20, 2025
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Oh, cats! /
Buck, Nola
Paper Book
Come and play, cats! When a young girl spies three cats in her yard, she hopes they'll stay and play. But the cats would rather jump, frolic, and run away. Oh, cats! Will they ever be her friends Illustrated with bright, kid-friendly pictures by Nadine Bernard Westcott, Nola...
Biscuit's snow day race
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Look, Biscuit, it's snowing! Snow days are snow much fun! Will Biscuit the little yellow puppy get to play in the sledding race For the first time, everyone's favorite little yellow puppy stars in an I Can Read with a snow theme! Biscuit's Snow Day Race is a My...
Biscuit feeds the pets /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Beginning readers' favorite little yellow puppy is ready to help his neighbor feed her pets! From guinea pigs and fish to kittens and puppies, each animal gets their own special food. Everyone wants to play, too! But what happens when playtime gets in the way of mealtime...
Biscuit loves the park /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Biscuit is going to play in the big park. Wait, Biscuit! Where are you going When Biscuit goes chasing a ball and at first doesn't come back, where could that little yellow puppy be Young readers will love reading about all the fun things Biscuit gets up to at the bustling...
Too Cool for School
Dean, James
Paper Book
Pete the Cat is back in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's beginning reader Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School. In this funny My First I Can Read Book, Pete just can't decide which outfit to wear to school! He has so many options to choose from. Fans of Pete the Cat will enjoy Pete's...
Louise loves bake sales
Driscoll, Laura
Paper Book
Louise loves all kinds of art. But when she has to make cupcakes for a bake sale--and everything goes wrong--can she and her brother make messy cupcakes into art This charming I Can Read story also introduces the concept of how mixing primary colors makes new ones, and that...
Gossie & Gertie /
Dunrea, Olivier
Paper Book
A preschool story from the world of Gossie & Friends about feeling frustrated when a friend doesn't listen to what you say. Gossie and Gertie are best friends. They splash in the rain, play hide-and-seek, and they dive in the pond together. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie...
Go, dog. go! /
Eastman, P. D.
Paper Book
P.D. Eastman's canine classic--perfect for fans of the Netlix Original Go, Dog. Go! animated preschool series!   Written for beginning readers using only 75 different words, this beloved Beginner Book by P.D. Eastman--edited by Dr. Seuss--features all kinds of...
Otter : hello, sea friends!
Garton, Sam
Paper Book
Otter--the irrepressible picture book character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama--takes a trip to visit sea friends and meet all the animals that live in the ocean. Otter: Hello, Sea Friends! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.<...
Otter : what pet is best?
Garton, Sam
Paper Book
On her next adventure, Otter--the irrepressible character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama--tries to choose the perfect pet for her and Teddy. Otter: What Pet Is Best is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Read...
Dance, dance, dance! /
Long, Ethan
Paper Book
This easy-to-read picture book introduces Horse and Buggy, two hilarious new characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long! Horse and Buggy are best friends, but they don't always see eye to eye. When Buggy sees Horse dancing, he asks, "What are you doing?" "I am...
Just a little love /
Mayer, Mercer,
Paper Book
Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, as he discovers how a little love can fix any problem--big or little--in this My First I Can Read book! For more than thirty years Mercer Mayer has delighted readers with his beloved character Little Critter. Appearing in...
Look out! a storm! /
Milgrim, David
Paper Book
Otto and his friends are back in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator, David Milgrim. Look Out! A Storm! is part of the award-winning, star-reviewed The Adventures of Otto series. Look out, Otto and Olly! Look out, Flip and...
See Santa nap
Milgrim, David.
Paper Book
After delivering presents Santa needs a nap, but Otto and his friends like their gifts so much that Santa cannot find a quiet place to sleep.
Huff and Puff /
Rabe, Tish
Paper Book
Huff pulls the train. Puff pushes the train. Day in and day out, the train clicks and clacks down the tracks. But one day, Huff and Puff decide to trade places. Will the train come to a halt With colorful illustrations from Gill Guile and fun, simple rhymes and verse from...
Huff and Puff and the new train /
Rabe, Tish
Paper Book
A flashy locomotive comes to town and challenges Huff and Puff to a race. Will Huff and Puff's slow and steady pace win the day Find out in this easy-to-read story.
Fourth of July mice! /
Roberts, Bethany
Paper Book
It's the most patriotic of all holidays--Independence Day! The Holiday Mice take part in all the activities that make the Fourth of July fun: a parade, a picnic, a baseball game and sack race, and a refreshing dip in the stream. Even Mr. Mouse, the littlest mouse's special toy, joins in the...
Puppy Mudge wants to play /
Rylant, Cynthia
Paper Book
Henry wants to read his book, but Puppy Mudge has other ideas. He wants to play! Henry really wants to read,, but how can he resist his big playful puppy?
Puppy Mudge finds a friend
Rylant, Cynthia.
Paper Book
Playtime, Mudge! No one loves to play more than Henry's puppy, Mudge. And when Fluffy the cat joins Mudge for a play date, the games are just beginning. From running to hiding to climbing galore, these two just might prove that cats and dogs really can be friends!
Puppy Mudge takes a bath
Rylant, Cynthia.
Paper Book
Meet Mudge! Henry's puppy, Mudge, loves to roll in the mud. But he doesn't like to take a bath! It's fun, though, when Henry joins him in the tub and they both come out sparkling clean -- but not for long....
Miss Bindergarten and the very wet day
Slate, Joseph
Paper Book
Today is a very wet day. Miss Bindergarten's class stays inside while the rain falls hard outside. Finally, the rain stops and the class goes outside to play. It's not long before Matty and Patty slip and fall in a puddle! Miss B. and Coco are there to help, and when the girls get up, a huge rainbow...
Max at school /
Wells, Rosemary
Paper Book
Learn to read with beloved bunnies Max and Ruby in this fun rhyming story! Max waves good-bye to his parents, boards the bus with Ruby, and heads to school with his book and lunch box in tow. There he sings songs, paints pictures, and even gets to dress up like a pirate! Once the...

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