Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction O

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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Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction O

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.

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Shirley Chisholm
Aggs, Patrice
Paper Book
A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, where she served for seven terms. She worked to improve the lives of children in need and was an outspoken champion of women's rights. In 1972, she was the first Black person...
Fly Guy presents :
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about where the President lives.
Willa the wisp /
Auxier, Jonathan
Paper Book
The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp is the first in a fully illustrated chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Auxier and artist Olga Demidova. Welcome to the Fabled Stables, a magical building filled with one-of-a...
Hungry plants
Batten, Mary.
Paper Book
This book offers readers a bug’s-eye view into the strange and fascinating world of carnivorous plants. From the “jaws” of the Venus flytrap to the pretty sundew plant whose delicate tentacles entrap its prey, the unique anatomy and behaviors of meat-eating plants are detailed with...
The last grand adventure /
Behrens, Rebecca
Paper Book
Twelve-year-old Bea finds herself on a unique road trip with her grandmother, as they search for her grandmother's long-lost sister--the legendary Amelia Earhart--in this charming novel from the author of When Audrey Met Alice and Summer of Lost and Found. It's 1967...
Coral reefs in danger /
Brooke, Samantha.
Paper Book
Did you know that coral is actually a living creature? Read about this fragile ecosystem in this Step 3 reader, now in Step into Reading! The world's most famous coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, is so big that astronauts can see it from outer space! Independent readers...
Frog and friends : Frog saves the day
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
Frog and his friends are up for more adventures in this sixth installment of the Frog and Friends series. In Book 6 of this engaging beginning reader series from acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting, Frog helps his friend Raccoon investigate the strange scary sound that keeps her awake...
Tornado /
Byars, Betsy
Paper Book
When a doghouse landed in the backyard during a tornado, the family wasn't really surprised. What did surprise themwas that there was a dog inside, whom they named Tornado. Each chapter of this gently humorous book by award-winning author Betsy Byars tells a different adventure, and together they...
Cats vs. dogs /
Carney, Elizabeth,
Paper Book
Chocolate or vanilla? Creamy peanut butter or crunchy? Cats or dogs? On some matters in life, every kid must take a stance. Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter? This...
Planets /
Carney, Elizabeth,
Paper Book
This brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space. This level 2 reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of...
Sam battles the machine! /
Chabert, Jack
Paper Book
There's a creepy new teacher at Eerie Elementary!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will...
Classes are CANCELED! /
Chabert, Jack,
Paper Book
Will Eerie Elementary be torn down?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost...
Ape adventures
Chambers, Catherine.
Paper Book
The crystal caverns
Charman, Katrina
Paper Book
Tag, Skyla, and Blaze travel to the Crystal Caverns to find the next piece of the Ember Stone in this fast-paced fantasy adventure! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high...
The golden temple /
Charman, Katrina
Paper Book
Tag, Skyla, and Blaze are on a journey to find the hidden Golden Temple in this action-packed fantasy adventure series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest...
The secret maze /
Charman, Katrina
Paper Book
Tag, Skyla, and Blaze need to find a way back home to Perodia, in this action-packed fantasy series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content,...
The shadow returns /
Charman, Katrina
Paper Book
Tag's greatest enemy has returned to Perodia! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page,...
Lullaby Lake /
Charman, Katrina,
The Silver Swamp /
Charman, Katrina,
Paper Book
Blaze has been captured by giant birds. Tag and Skyla set off through the Cloud Kingdom to find her, using only their magical map as a guide. Will they be able to rescue Blaze? And will these friends get one step closer to discovering Blaze's family of lost firehawks?
Gross out! : animals that do disgusting things
Clarke, Ginjer L.
Paper Book
Did you know that the horned lizard squirts blood out of its eyes to scare off predators? Learn more about this creature as well as the leech, the naked mole rat, the hagfish, and many more creepy critters in this sickening and super science book. Not for the faint of heart, this revolting reader...
Henry Huggins /
Cleary, Beverly
Paper Book
This timeless classic features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Judy Blume, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself!  In the first novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, boys and girls alike will be charmed...
Runaway Ralph /
Cleary, Beverly
Paper Book
Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary ramps up the humor and adventure in the second book in the Ralph S. Mouse trilogy. With a motorcycle to rev and the open road to see, Ralph S. Mouse is itching to run away from his overprotective family! But once he escapes to a summer campground...
10 fascinating facts about castles /
Cohn, Jessica
Paper Book
Did you know that castles didn't have toilets?Did you know that over 12,000 castles were built in Europe? Those are just some of the fascinating tidbits kids will discover in 10 Fascinating Facts About Castles.
Pete the cat and the tip-top tree house /
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! In Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House, Pete invites all of his friends over to spend time in his tree house. When they climb up, they...
Eruption! /
Ganeri, Anita,
Paper Book
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the fiery mountains that are volcanoes with this engaging nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 3: Eruption! will introduce kids to everything they need to know...
Emergency rescue /
Gersh, Camilla
Paper Book
What's your emergency? From flashing lights and blaring sirens to K-9 units and EMTs, emergency services have vital roles in saving lives. Find out what it takes to respond to an emergency in Emergency Rescue. Learn police officers' secret radio code, look at a firefighter's daily...
Mr. Docker is off his rocker! /
Gutman, Dan
Paper Book
Something weird is going on Mr. Docker must be a mad scientist He does nutty experiments and he has an evil, demented, cackling laugh. Plus he invented a car that runs onto potatoes. Mr. Docker is the weirdest science teacher ever Is he trying to take over the world?
The Flyer flew! :
Hill, Lee Sullivan,
Paper Book
World-renowned strength and performance coach Mark Verstegen has trained top athletes and countless workaday warriors into the best shape of their lives. He's spent years developing a proven system for a wide range of clients, and he knows the essential keys for building lean muscle, shedding...
What is an election?
Jenner, Caryn
Paper Book
Packed with facts, kids will love learning about elected leaders from around the world, from Barack Obama to Nelson Mandela, and how they came to power. With this nonfiction politics book, children will learn about where and how democracy began and how it has developed over the...
Marie Curie
Kallen, Kaara
Paper Book
Marie Curie was the brilliant, trailblazing scientist who discovered radium and coined the term radioactivity. She is the only woman ever awarded two Nobel Prizes--one in physics and one in chemistry. She helped develop the use of X-rays and radiation therapies that have had a lasting impact on...
Dr. Seuss :
Klimo, Kate
Paper Book
A Step 3 Biography Reader about Theodor Geisel and his transformation from a doodler into the beloved Dr. Seuss. Little Ted Geisel always had a sketchpad and pencil in hand. He was a Boy Scout with a penchant for creating zany creatures. He grew up with a love of books and words from his mother, and...
Grumpy monkey.
Lang, Suzanne
Paper Book
This graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is perfect for children who love the original picture books and are ready for the next step. A longer storyline, multiple panels per page, and hilarious dialogue will keep kids laughing all the way to the...
Weird sea creatures
Marsh, Laura F.
Paper Book
Did you know that the deep-sea anglerfish has a glowing fishing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? See these wacky creatures and more in this brilliantly illustrated book that explores the strangest creatures under the sea. This level two reader uses easy-to...
Dinosaur hunters
McMullan, Kate.
Paper Book
The hunt is on for new information about our favorite prehistoric reptiles!
See me run
Meisel, Paul.
Paper Book
Happiness is a day in the park for a pack of joyful pups, in this Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning Level D early reader. See me run. A happy, fuzzy gold mutt is running through the park when he finds some friends. So he joins the crowd, and together they run, chase, and play in...
The tricks and treats of halloween
Murphy, Angela.
Paper Book
Unmask the haunted history of Halloween in this fact-tastic, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that hundreds of years ago, people would carve Jack-O'-Lanterns out of turnips and potatoes? Or that today,...
Frederick Douglass :
Murphy, Frank,
Paper Book
Learn about the abolitionist Frederick Douglass and his fight for freedom in this Step 3 Biography Reader! Frederick Douglass was a keystone figure in the abolitionist movement, and his story has impacted generations of people fighting for civil rights in America. He was born to...
Dream march :
Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux.
Paper Book
Introduce children to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights movement, and the historic march on Washington with this inspiring biography!  Young readers can now learn about one of the greatest civil rights leaders of all time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in this...
Eight Sweet Nights, a Festival of Lights :
Offsay, Charlotte/ Halberstadt, Menahem (ILT)
Paper Book
A warm and yummy Hanukkah-themed picture book about the joys of coming together to celebrate with family and food. It's time to start counting sleeps-Hanukkah is coming! Shimmering, shining, sparkling. Eight sweet nights, a festival of lights. Set in a cozy...
10-minute kitchen science projects /
Olson, Elsie,
Paper Book
Looking for quick and easy science projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From mini rockets and rainbows to ice cream and invisible ink, these amazing 10-minute kitchen science projects will have kids making in no time!
Daniel plays at school
Pendergrass, Daphne
Paper Book
A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Daniel Tiger and Miss Elaina must learn to compromise in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read story based on a popular episode of Daniel Tiger's...
Emma just medium.
Prior, Laura Wiltse
Paper Book
Middle-kid Emma is stuck between her two brothers, again. She has to ride in the middle seat as her family heads out on a weeklong beach vacation with friends, where Emma knows that being just medium will only get worse! Then she has an idea. What if she could get out of being in the...
Out of sight till tonight! /
Rabe, Tish
Paper Book
Laugh and learn with fun facts about raccoons, wolves, fireflies, and more--all told in Dr. Seuss's beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! "I'm the Cat in the Hat and tonight we'll take flight and meet some of the critters that come out at night."
Oh say can you say? /
Seuss,
Paper Book
Tongue twisters abound in this classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Book! "Bed Spreaders spread spreads on beds. Bread Spreaders spread butter on breads. And that Bed Spreader better watch out how he's spreading . . . or that Bread Spreader's sure going to...
Giant snakes /
Simon, Seymour
Paper Book
SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers wantfrom key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see...
How to explain robotics to a grown-up /
Spiro, Ruth
Paper Book
The best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids-and grown-ups-to the robotics world. Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like robotics! In this...
How to explain coding to a grown-up /
Spiro, Ruth,
Paper Book
The best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids-and grown-ups-to the coding world. Grown-ups do NOT have all the answers! In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs perceptive kid...
The High Line :
Tentler-Krylov, Victoria
Paper Book
Imagine a very different New York City--one whose streets are filled with horses and buggies and people on foot. Now imagine the vehicles that shared the road--block-long freight trains trying to deliver goods to the west-side factories. How did New York in the 1800s solve the problem of trains...
History of fun stuff.
Williams, Bonnie.
Paper Book
Chill out with the fascinating history behind ice cream, the first in a fact-tastic Level 3 Ready-to-Read nonfiction series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that immigrants to Ellis Island were served ice cream as part of their first meal in America? Or that George...
Rocks and minerals! /
Zoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner
Paper Book
From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level two reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists...
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