Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction F

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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Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction F

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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Peter Rabbit.
Paper Book
Meet the newly animated Peter Rabbit! Donned in his father's blue coat, Peter is as frisky and adventurous as ever. His mother has given him his father's old journal--full of adventure stories, secret escape routes, and empty pages for Peter to fill in himself. This classic rabbit, along with his...
Sleep, bear! /
Alinsky, Shelby
Paper Book
Follow a bear cub and its family as they prepare to hibernate for the winter. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding...
To the Tub
Anderson, Peggy Perry
Paper Book
"Good-natured slapstick...and bright rhymes." -- School Library Journal It's bath time, but after a day of dirty, icky, gooey fun in the backyard, young Joe the Frog is stalling. Dad plays along...until a mishap lands him in a mud puddle! Guess who else is...
Fly high, Fly Guy! /
Arnold, Tedd
Paper Book
The fifth book in an award-winning, easy-to-read series about a boy and his pet fly, each book in the series has a fun foil cover!Mom and Dad won't let Fly Guy go along on the family road trip. They're afraid he'll get lost. But when Dad accidentally shuts him in the trunk, Fly Guy goes along for...
Shoo, Fly Guy!
Arnold, Tedd.
Paper Book
The third book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Each book in the series has a different fun foil cover!Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food. He gets shooed away from a...
Jack at the Zoo /
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. Jack, Rex, and the Lady visit the zoo. But when Jack gets hungry, he...
Henry on wheels /
Bourne, B. B.
Paper Book
Henry is going on a bike ride all by himself through the neighborhood. What amazing new vehicles will he find? Henry can't wait to take his first solo bike ride. When Mom says he may go only around his block, Henry discovers that there are lots of fascinating things to see close to home-...
Firehouse Sal /
Brimner, Larry Dane
Paper Book
A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own.Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging...
Biscuit and the lost teddy bear
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
Beginning readers will love this heartwarming story about beloved puppy Biscuit's quest to find a lost teddy bear's owner. Biscuit has found a lost teddy bear, but none of his friends is missing a bear. Can Biscuit find the teddy bear's owner? The youngest of readers will enjoy following...
Biscuit meets the class pet
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Hop, hop! There's someone new at Biscuit's house--Nibbles, the class pet, has come for a visit. Nibbles likes exploring Biscuit's home and wants to play with all of...
Biscuit plays ball
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
The game is about to begin... Biscuit is excited to be at the ballgame, but no dogs are allowed in the game itself. He doesn't want to just watch, though--Biscuit wants to play ball, too! Can the determined puppy find a way to join in the fun Perfect for the youngest...
Biscuit wants to play
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! When Biscuit meets two little kittens, he wants to be friends. He wants to play ball and run around. But the kittens are having too much fun with their own games to play...
Biscuit's big friend
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Ruff! Sam is a big dog and Biscuit's newest friend. Biscuit wants to do everything that Sam does -- like running fast and fetching sticks. But it sure is hard for a puppy...
Biscuit /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Snuggle up at bedtime or anytime with Biscuit, the very first book about everyone's favorite little yellow puppy.  It's time for bed, but Biscuit doesn't want to sleep! Before Biscuit gets into bed he wants one more snack, one more story, one more kiss. Will he ever go to sleep? Woof,...
Biscuit and the baby /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Woof, woof! Biscuit sees the baby. Biscuit wants to meet the new baby. But the baby is sleeping, and Biscuit must be patient--and quiet! Join Biscuit as he meets his...
Biscuit and the little llamas /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
It's spring on the farm. Join the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, as he makes friends with the piglets, the lambs, the chicks, and even the little llamas! Biscuit and the Little Llamas, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully...
Biscuit flies a kite /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! It seems like the perfect day to fly a kite, until--oh, no!--the wind begins to blow the kite away! Join Biscuit, that sweet puppy, and his friend...
Biscuit goes camping /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Woof, woof! This way, Biscuit! It's time to go camping. Join Biscuit in the great outdoors. Biscuit can't wait to go camping! From tents and...
Biscuit goes to school /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
Brand new readers will love reading about the gentle, and often funny, daily adventures of the adorable family puppy, Biscuit, in these classic emergent readers.
Biscuit in the garden /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure! Biscuit is excited to explore the garden. From the prettiest flowers to the smallest bugs, there's so much to see. And the little puppy even finds his own...
Biscuit loves the library /
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin,
Paper Book
How many fish? /
Cohen, Caron Lee
Paper Book
In the bay... There are six little fish. Along come six little feet. What will happen when they meet?
Pete the cat.
Dean, James,
Paper Book
When Pete gets a goldfish, Goldie, he decides to paint a picture of his new pet. Word spreads of Pete's cool paintings, and soon everyone wants one. But Pete doesn't have enough time to make one for everyone in town. With a little help from his mom
Get that pest! /
Douglas, Erin
Paper Book
At first Mom and Pop Nash have ten eggs, then five--and soon they have none! Mom and Pop Nash want to surprise that tricky wolf who's stealing their eggs, but he surprises them first!
Ollie
Dunrea, Olivier.
Paper Book
Friends Gossie and Gertie are waiting and waiting for Ollie to hatch. They try poking, listening, even sitting on top of his egg--but Ollie just won't come out. Ollie is Ollie and he will decide when it's time to hatch. Fans of Gossie and Gossie and Gertie will find Ollie just as charming and...
Aaron Loves Apples and Pumpkins
Eastman, P. D.
Paper Book
Snow surprise
Ernst, Lisa Campbell.
Paper Book
Joan is eager to surprise her little brother on a snowy day--until a surprise finds her!  
Animal homes /
Evans, Shira
Paper Book
Young readers learn all about animal abodes--from cozy dens to towering trees--in this new Pre-reader from National Geographic Kids. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make...
Bugs /
Evans, Shira
Paper Book
Young readers learn all about insects in this new Pre-reader from National Geographic Kids. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expand their...
Ferry boat /
Garland, Michael,
Paper Book
A blow-by-blow account of one of the most famous ferry rides in the world, this Level F book is perfect for kindergarteners and first graders to read on their own. Breathtaking scenes illustrate and illuminate a text that is just right for new readers: We go on...
Duck, duck, dinosaur :
George, K.
Paper Book
Little ones will enjoy this sweet and funny story featuring a sneezing dinosaur! It's wonderful springtime, and there are so many flowers, leaves, and seeds outside. Siblings Feather, Flap, and Spike want to explore on a sunny day. But will Spike's sneezes make him the odd dino out? ACHOO!...
Duck, duck, dinosaur : snowy surprise
George, K.
Paper Book
What could be more fun than a snow day But Feather and Flap are too cold to play outside with Spike. To keep them outside, Spike surprises them with gifts--skates, a sled, and a snowman. When these aren't enough to keep his siblings from shivering, Spike comes up with the...
Soccer song
Giff, Patricia Reilly.
Paper Book
Jill has long arms and strong hands. And when it comes to playing soccer, she knows how to use her head!
Away go the boats /
Hillert, Margaret
Paper Book
During her bath a young girl takes an imaginary ocean voyage to a tropical island.
Drop it, Rocket!
Hills, Tad
Paper Book
Rocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is back in a Step 1 leveled reader. Rocket is ready to find new words for his word tree with his teacher, the little yellow bird. He finds a leaf, a...
Rocket the brave! /
Hills, Tad
Paper Book
Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Tad Hills the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story about the beloved dog Rocket, this time about overcoming fear and being brave. Rocket, the star of the New York Times...
Duck & Goose.
Hills, Tad,
Paper Book
Duck and Goose, the stars of the New York Times bestselling picture book series including Duck & Goose, Duck, Duck, Goose and Honk! Quack! Boo! and the bestselling board books including Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin, and What's up Duck? return in an all-new, easy-to-read book. Duck has a very nice...
Rocket has a sleepover /
Hills, Tad,
Paper Book
Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the beloved puppy from Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in an easy-to-read book about a sleepless sleepover. Rocket is having fun at a sleepover! But when Owl, Bella, and Fred get ready to catch...
Spring is here! :
Holub, Joan
Paper Book
April showers bring May flowers! That is what the Ant Hill kids learn when they plant a garden of their very own and watch it grow!
The best seat in kindergarten
Kenah, Katharine
Paper Book
Beginning readers will love this warm introduction to all the excitement and uncertainty of starting kindergarten! It's Sam's first day of kindergarten, and he's not so sure what to expect. Sam's teacher, Ms. Tate, takes the class on a nature walk, and at the very end, everyone gets to...
Nat the cat takes a bath /
Lerner, Jarrett
Paper Book
A School Library Journal Best Transitional Book It's bath time for Nat the Cat in this second book in the hilarious, fourth wall-breaking Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a grumpy cat and a long-suffering narrator from powerhouse creator Jarrett Lerner! ...
Itchy, itchy chicken pox /
Maccarone, Grace
Paper Book
Bouncy rhymes makes this lively story about coping with chicken pox one that children will love to read long after their itches are gone.
Pizza party! /
Maccarone, Grace
Paper Book
A 1993 Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and the author of Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox come together in a lively first-level reader about a jubilant party of kids making a pizza.
Soccer game! /
Maccarone, Grace
Paper Book
Rhyming text and spirited illustrations take readers through the exciting ups and downs of a neighborhood soccer game.
1, 2, 3, pull! /
McCully, Emily Arnold
Paper Book
Meet Min--a girl with the brain power to make a machine and outwit a bully too! This Level F book is perfect for first-grade readers. A tree fell. "Oh no!" said Ann "We can't have the show here."  Ann and Bess don't want Min in...
About pets /
McKay, Sindy
Paper Book
This is a revised edition of one of our best-selling titles! This edition features a stunning new design, as well as new and delightful photographs. As in the last edition, the book explores the wonderful world of both popular and unusual pets. In the revised text, it uses simple language to convey...
Big Shark, Little Shark /
Membrino, Anna
Paper Book
Just when you thought it was safe to read an early reader . . . SHARK! This fun Step 1 book about two sharks is a study in opposites. Big Shark has big teeth; Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will...
Big Shark, Little Shark go to school /
Membrino, Anna
Paper Book
A silly school-themed sequel to the popular Step 1 Reader Big Shark, Little Shark! Everyone's favorite odd couple (of sharks) returns in this funny Step 1 book! And now it's time for school! Big Shark and Little Shark continue to be opposites in every way. Little Shark is...
Ride, Otto, ride
Milgrim, David.
Paper Book
Pre-Level 1: Recognizing Words • Word repetition• Familiar words and phrases• Simple sentencesSee Peanut give Otto a ride. See Peanut give Otto's friends a ride. See Peanut give more of Otto's friends a ride. See Peanut fall down. Can Otto save the day?Meet Otto, the star of a new series of Ready-to...
Who stole the cookies? /
Moffatt, Judith
Paper Book
Level 2. Puppy, Turtle, and Cat want to find out who stole the cookies from the cookie jar. This is a very basic mystery story for beginning readers.
JoJo and Daddy bake a cake /
O'Connor, Jane
Paper Book
JoJo and Daddy are busy baking a cake. They've mixed the batter and frosted the cake--but who is the cake for Shh...it's a surprise! Beginning readers will love joining Fancy Nancy's little sister, JoJo, as she bakes a cake in the third installment of her own My First I Can...
Jojo and the big mess /
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 adores making messes, but when her pillow fight gets too messy, Daddy is...
In the yard /
Rau, Dana Meachen,
Paper Book
As the seasons change, a family shares both fun and chores in their yard.
Axel the truck : field trip
Riley, J. D.
Paper Book
Learn to read with Axel the Truck! Axel is a little truck with big, big wheels who loves exploring and adventure. In this My First I Can Read! book, Axel finds himself stuck in the mud and learns that sometimes you have to get really messy to have a whole lot of fun! ...
Christmas mice! /
Roberts, Bethany
Paper Book
The holiday mice are back! It's Christmas time and the four cheerful mice merrily hang stockings, string popcorn, wrap presents, and sing carols. The little mice are so caught up in their joyful preparations that they almost forget to look out for their old enemy, the cat. Happily, their...
Halloween mice!
Roberts, Bethany.
Paper Book
Simple, spirited verse and lively watercolors capture the excited anticipation and shivery delight of a favorite holiday. Four Halloween mice dress up in costumes for a midnight romp in the pumpkin patch. But they hadn't counted on a Halloween cat! Children will applaud as the mice's clever...
Brownie & Pearl step out
Rylant, Cynthia
Paper Book
Brownie feels shy about going to a birthday party in this charming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, so her cat Pearl is brave for both of them! Brownie and Pearl are heading out on the town for a birthday party. There will be friends and presents and games and treats--it's going...
Loose tooth
Suen, Anastasia.
Paper Book
It's class photo day, and Peter has a looth tooth. If he loses the tooth, his smile will have a hole in it, just like in last year's picture. Then again, he'll get money from the tooth fairy, which would help him buy a new basketball!
Climb, koala! /
Szymanski, Jennifer
Paper Book
Spend a day with the funny and adorable koala! Young readers will learn all about the basic behavior and habitats of these amazing animals. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and a wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts - helping them expand their...
Ducks /
Szymanski, Jennifer
Paper Book
From fuzzy ducklings to graceful birds, waddle your way into this adorable early reader, all about ducks! Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the...
Fox plays ball /
Tabor, Corey R.
Paper Book
The mischievous and fun-loving Fox is back in another humorous and surprising I Can Read, from Caldecott Honor and three-time Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor. Fox is ready to play ball! So are Elephant, Rabbit, Bear...and Snail. But who will...
Max & Ruby.
Wells, Rosemary
Paper Book
Half birthdays are a whole lot of fun! Max wants to have a party, but it isn't his birthday. So Grandma comes up with a great idea- They'll celebrate his half birthday instead! Complete with cupcakes (cut in half) and paper hats (also halved), the festivities finish with everyone...
Max's bug /
Wells, Rosemary
Paper Book
When Max's new friend-a bug-gets sick, Ruby recommends taking her to the vet, just like any other pet! Told in verse, this easy-to-read tale featuring classic characters from bestselling author Rosemary Wells will be one that young readers return to again and again.
Max's lunch /
Wells, Rosemary
Paper Book
Learn to read with beloved bunnies Max and Ruby in this rhyming story! Max can't wait to eat his lunch-until he discovers it's gone! With help from Ruby, can Max find the missing meal? Perfect for beginning readers and fans of the classic characters from Rosemary Wells, this book about...
Harold & Hog pretend for real! /
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Harold and Hog pretend with the roles they were born to play... but which roles are they? Hog is careful. Harold is not. Harold cannot help smiling. Hog can. Hog worries so that Harold does not have to. Harold and Hog are best friends. But can Harold and Hog's friendship survive a game of pretending...
Hello, penguin! /
Williams, Kathryn
Paper Book
Meet amazing penguins from all around the world! Young readers will learn about penguins big and small in this new pre-reader from National Geographic Kids. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups - helping them...
Digger and Daisy go to the zoo /
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 steadfast love and concern for each other. In playful,...
Digger and Daisy go on a picnic
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...
Sleepy Dog, wake up! /
Ziefert, Harriet
Paper Book
The bestselling Sleepy Dog now has a sequel! In this Step 1 Step into Reading Reader, Sleepy Dog does not want to wake up! The sun is up, the cat is up--wake up, Sleepy Dog! Every sleepy child will laugh with Sleepy Dog as he shakes off his snooziness and finally gets out of bed, all ready to...
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