Leveled Reading List
Every year, parents ask what are some books they could get from the public library that are at an appropriate level for their child to read. I have compiled a brief list of some books at various levels. For more information and additional book ideas, please visit Scholastic's Book Wizard at: http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/tbw/homePage.do. In order to make sure you are searching by Guided Reading levels, please check "Guided Reading" and "set" in the upper right corner of this page.
Level A
I See Bugs by, Wiley Blevins
This book presents photographs of bugs of different colors to reinforce the words for the names of colors. ~Scholastic
We Read by Wiley Blevins
This book gives young readers a delightful introduction to the world of reading. ~Scholastic
Do You Want to Be My Friend? by Eric Carle
"Do you want to be my friend?" asks the lonely little mouse. He follows a tail, but all he finds at its end is a rather unfriendly horse. The little mouse just wants someone to play with — but he'll have to follow a lot of tails before he can find just the right companion. ~Scholastic
Flowers Have Colors by Janelle Cherrington
Flowers come in all different colors! Children will learn to read color words as they enjoy the photographs of flowers in bloom. ~Scholastic
The Van And The Cab by Della Cohen
Dan and Mack play together with remote-control toys. ~Scholastic
How Many On The Log? by Sydnie Kleinhenz
One frog, two frogs, three frogs and more sit on a log...until a cat jumps onto it! ~Scholastic
Sea Shapes by Suse MacDonald
Caldecott Honor recipient Suse MacDonald has created a vibrant and enticing underwater world in which basic shapes become exquisite sea creatures. Toddlers and beginning readers will delight in identifying the crescent that becomes a dolphin, the square that becomes a skate — and ten more metamorphosing shapes. ~Scholastic
School by Gay Su Pinnell
Colorful illustrations and simple text show things that can be found in a school. ~Scholastic
Legs (Reading Discovery Series)
Practice counting and association with this story that shows how many legs different creatures have. ~Scholastic
One Frog, One Fly (Reading Discovery Series)
A hungry snake eats a hungry frog that has eaten a fly. ~Scholastic
Level B
Silly Sally by, Betsy Franco
Sally smiles when her older brother snaps, skips, and sings. ~Scholastic
On Market Street by, Arnold Lobel & Anita Lobel
In this beautiful, full-color book, a little boy's shopping spree features goods that represent every letter in the alphabet. "A merry display of ABCs." ~Booklist
Have You Seen My Duckling? by, Nancy Tafuri
A little duckling gets separated from his mom. How long will it take to find him?
Cat on the Mat by, Brian Wildsmith
Level C
Big Long Animal Song by, Mike Artwell
The Berenstain Bears' Big Bear, Small Bear by, Stan & Jan Berenstain
The Bear family demonstrates the difference between big and small with a variety of objects from hats and heads to suits of clothes.~Scholastic
What’s for Lunch? by, Eric Carle
Pancakes for Breakfast by, Tomie dePaloa
A Rainbow of My Own by, Don Freeman,
A boy plays hide-and-go-seek and leap-frog in the rain with his imaginary friend — a rainbow.~Scholastic
Big Machines by, Melanie Davis Jones
Rain by, Robert Kalan
Using bold graphics and few words, Rain explores concepts like weather, colors, and a changing landscape. It's a book for very young readers to enjoy and learn from, rain or shine. One of the simplest and youngest concept books ever written, this will take readers on a trip they will want to repeat again and again. ~Scholastic
Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by, Bill Martin
A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck — all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's sing-song text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals. ~Scholastic
Mice Squeak, We Speak by, Arnold L. Shapiro,
A clever poem by Arnold Shapiro is the basis for this enthusiastic exploration of the sounds made by animals — including humans. Narrated by a trio of energetic youngsters, it invites readers to recognize that each creature has something to say, each in its own fashion. Tomie dePaola's engaging watercolors depict the animals in their own habitats, with colorful borders adding to the fun. For fans of this favorite illustrator (whose Strega Nona was a Caldecott Honor Book), the book is a special treat, but all young children will take pleasure in the marvelous combination of words and pictures that makes Mice Squeak, We Speak such a resounding success.~Scholastic
Level D
Bears in the Night by, Stan & Jan Berenstain,
Bears on Wheels by, Stan & Jan Berenstain
10 for Dinner by, Jo-Ellen Bogart
For anyone who loves a party, Jo Ellen Bogart's easy-to-read story will seem all too familiar — and funny. Carlos Freire's hilarious cartoon illustrations capture all the antics of Margo's party and will encourage beginning readers to count along with Margo as her guests arrive. What a birthday party! And Margo and her friends, especially the good-hearted oddball dressed like a devil, certainly know how to have a good time.~Scholastic
I Like Books by, Anthony Browne
Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack: An Alphabetical Adventure by, Doreen Cronin
This alphabetical adventure for the very youngest fans of Duck brings alphabet books to a whole new level — click, clack, quackity-quack! ~Scholastic
Old MacDonald Had a Farm by, Glen Rounds
Level E
Inside, Outside, Upside Down by, Stan and Jan Berenstain
Five Little Monkeys...Jumping on the Bed by, Eileen Christelow
The Foot Book by, Dr. Seuss
Oh a Hunting We Will Go by, John Langstaff
First-Grade Friends: The Classroom Pet by, Grace Maccarone
Sam is in charge of taking care of the classroom hermit crab over Christmas vacation, but when Sam turns his back, the crab disappears.~Scholastic
What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best by, Laura Numeroff
Daddies can do lots of things, like bake you a birthday cake, play with you in the park, and take you trick-or-treating. But what do they do best? ~ Scholastic
The Farmer in the Dell by, Kathy Parkinson
Go Dog Go by, P.D. Eastman
Sharks by, Martha Rustad
It Looked Like Spilt Milk by, Charles Shaw
Level F
I Love You Because You are You by, Liza Baker
In a poem about a Mama Fox's love for her cub, I Love You Because You're You captures the many moods of all children, reassuring them of their parents' abiding affection and approval. Cozy and sensitive watercolor illustrations from David McPhail are the perfect complement to Liza Baker's rhythmic, rhyming text. This book is sure to become a family favorite and an enduring classic of the genre.~Scholastic
The Berenstain Bears Ride the Thunderbolt by, Jan & Stan Berenstain
The Bear family goes on a roller coaster ride. ~ Scholastic
Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree by, Eileen Christelow
"The irrepressible crew from "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" returns in this version of a traditional hand rhyme...the familiar chant tells of five foolish monkeys who are eaten when they tease a hungry crocodile... [T]he intended audience (will) delight in the mischief-making — a humorous exaggeration of their own antics." ~School Library Journal
In the Tall, Tall Grass by, Denise Fleming
lf you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see? Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no child will want to miss.~Scholastic
Across the Stream by, Mirra Ginsburg
Shhhhh by, Kevin Henkes
In A People House by, Theo LeSieg
Easy-to-read rhyme cites a number of common household items.~Scholastic
My Monster Mama Loves Me So by, Laura Leuck
At once tender and funny, this monster bedtime story is guaranteed to generate giggles, tickles, and plenty of monster hugs. Mark Buehner, beloved for his illustrations for Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm and A Job for Wittilda, creates colorful (and monstrous) fun in his pictures.~Scholastic
Pizza Party! by, Grace Maccarone
Just Like Always by, Anne M. Perry
Lots of things have changed since this girl's parents got divorced. But one thing remains exactly the same: They love her just as always, and they always will.~Scholastic
Storms by, Seymour Simon
Across the world, people's lives are affected by the awesome power of weather. From tornadoes to hailstorms, this book looks at different types of storms and how they are formed.~Scholastic
Cookie’s Week by, Cindy Ward
The Lady with the Alligator Purse by, Nadine Westcott
Level G
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs by Byron Barton
The Day I Had to Play with My Sister by, Crosby Bonsall
Biscuit by, Alyssa Capucilli
Biscuit Finds a Friend by, Alyssa Capucilli
Draw Me a Star by, Eric Carle
Carle says this extraordinary book came from a memory and a dream. The memory was of his German grandmother showing him how to draw a simple star. In the dream, a bright shooting star picked him up and carried him across the night sky. The memory was the beginning of the story, and the dream was the end. The middle, he writes, was easy! Full-color illustrations throughout.~Scholastic
More Spaghetti I Say by, Rita Gelman
Spot’s First Walk by, Eric Hill
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat by, Nurit Karlin
Sheep in a Jeep by, Nancy Shaw
Level H
I Was Walking Down the Road by, Sarah E. Barchas
The spirited little girl in this story has a knack for collecting pets. ~ Scholastic
Goodnight, Moon by, Margaret Wise Brown
The Story about Ping by, Marjorie Flack
Bailey Goes Camping by, Kevin Henkes
Put Me in the Zoo by, Robert Lopshire
Eating Fractions by, Bruce McMillan
Foxes and Their Dens by, Martha Rustad
Level I
The Very Busy Spider by, Eric Carle
Big Dog, Little Dog by, P.D. Eastman
Are You My Mother? by, Philip D. Eastman,
There's a Nightmare in My Closet by, Mercer Mayer
At bedtime, a boy confronts the nightmare in his closet and finds him not so terrifying after all. ~ Scholastic
Father Bear Comes Home by, Else Minarik
Love You Forever by, Robert N. Munsch,
An extraordinarily different story by Robert Munsch is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their child — forever. Sheila McGraw's soft and colorful pastels perfectly complement the sentiment of the book — one that will be read repeatedly for years.~Scholastic
Little Whistle's Dinner Party by, Cynthia Rylant
When Little Whistle wakes up one evening feeling hungry, he decides to ask friends in Toytown to a special dinner.~Scholastic
The Napping House by, Don and Audrey Wood
Level J
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by, Eric Carle
Jamberry by, Bruce Degen
Green Eggs and Ham by, Dr. Seuss
Hop on Pop by, Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat by, Dr. Seuss
Amazing Grace by, Mary Hoffman
The Doorbell Rang by, Pat Hutchins
Days with Frog and Toad by, Arnold Lobel
Froggy Learns to Swim by, Jonathan London
100th Day of School by, Angela Medearis
Henry and Mudge (series) by, Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter and Tabby (series) by, Cynthia Rylant
Where the Wild Things Are by, Maurice Sendak
Level K
Clifford the Big Red Dog by, Norman Bridwell
Corduroy by, Don Freeman
Is Your Mama a Llama? by, Deborah Guarino
Sheila Rae, the Brave by, Kevin Henkes
A Bargain for Frances by, Russell Hoban
Harold and the Purple Crayon by, Crocket Johnson
The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash by, Trinka Noble
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by, Laura K. Numeroff
Level L
Cam Jansen (series) by, David Adler
100th Day Worries by, Margery Cuyer
Anansi the Spider by, Gerald McDermott
Amelia Bedelia (series) by, Peggy Parish
Arthur's Tooth by, Marc Brown
Level M
Abe Lincoln's Hat by, Martha Brenner
Level N
Amber Brown (books) by, Paula Danziger
I See Bugs by, Wiley Blevins
This book presents photographs of bugs of different colors to reinforce the words for the names of colors. ~Scholastic
We Read by Wiley Blevins
This book gives young readers a delightful introduction to the world of reading. ~Scholastic
Do You Want to Be My Friend? by Eric Carle
"Do you want to be my friend?" asks the lonely little mouse. He follows a tail, but all he finds at its end is a rather unfriendly horse. The little mouse just wants someone to play with — but he'll have to follow a lot of tails before he can find just the right companion. ~Scholastic
Flowers Have Colors by Janelle Cherrington
Flowers come in all different colors! Children will learn to read color words as they enjoy the photographs of flowers in bloom. ~Scholastic
The Van And The Cab by Della Cohen
Dan and Mack play together with remote-control toys. ~Scholastic
How Many On The Log? by Sydnie Kleinhenz
One frog, two frogs, three frogs and more sit on a log...until a cat jumps onto it! ~Scholastic
Sea Shapes by Suse MacDonald
Caldecott Honor recipient Suse MacDonald has created a vibrant and enticing underwater world in which basic shapes become exquisite sea creatures. Toddlers and beginning readers will delight in identifying the crescent that becomes a dolphin, the square that becomes a skate — and ten more metamorphosing shapes. ~Scholastic
School by Gay Su Pinnell
Colorful illustrations and simple text show things that can be found in a school. ~Scholastic
Legs (Reading Discovery Series)
Practice counting and association with this story that shows how many legs different creatures have. ~Scholastic
One Frog, One Fly (Reading Discovery Series)
A hungry snake eats a hungry frog that has eaten a fly. ~Scholastic
Level B
Silly Sally by, Betsy Franco
Sally smiles when her older brother snaps, skips, and sings. ~Scholastic
On Market Street by, Arnold Lobel & Anita Lobel
In this beautiful, full-color book, a little boy's shopping spree features goods that represent every letter in the alphabet. "A merry display of ABCs." ~Booklist
Have You Seen My Duckling? by, Nancy Tafuri
A little duckling gets separated from his mom. How long will it take to find him?
Cat on the Mat by, Brian Wildsmith
Level C
Big Long Animal Song by, Mike Artwell
The Berenstain Bears' Big Bear, Small Bear by, Stan & Jan Berenstain
The Bear family demonstrates the difference between big and small with a variety of objects from hats and heads to suits of clothes.~Scholastic
What’s for Lunch? by, Eric Carle
Pancakes for Breakfast by, Tomie dePaloa
A Rainbow of My Own by, Don Freeman,
A boy plays hide-and-go-seek and leap-frog in the rain with his imaginary friend — a rainbow.~Scholastic
Big Machines by, Melanie Davis Jones
Rain by, Robert Kalan
Using bold graphics and few words, Rain explores concepts like weather, colors, and a changing landscape. It's a book for very young readers to enjoy and learn from, rain or shine. One of the simplest and youngest concept books ever written, this will take readers on a trip they will want to repeat again and again. ~Scholastic
Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by, Bill Martin
A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck — all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's sing-song text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals. ~Scholastic
Mice Squeak, We Speak by, Arnold L. Shapiro,
A clever poem by Arnold Shapiro is the basis for this enthusiastic exploration of the sounds made by animals — including humans. Narrated by a trio of energetic youngsters, it invites readers to recognize that each creature has something to say, each in its own fashion. Tomie dePaola's engaging watercolors depict the animals in their own habitats, with colorful borders adding to the fun. For fans of this favorite illustrator (whose Strega Nona was a Caldecott Honor Book), the book is a special treat, but all young children will take pleasure in the marvelous combination of words and pictures that makes Mice Squeak, We Speak such a resounding success.~Scholastic
Level D
Bears in the Night by, Stan & Jan Berenstain,
Bears on Wheels by, Stan & Jan Berenstain
10 for Dinner by, Jo-Ellen Bogart
For anyone who loves a party, Jo Ellen Bogart's easy-to-read story will seem all too familiar — and funny. Carlos Freire's hilarious cartoon illustrations capture all the antics of Margo's party and will encourage beginning readers to count along with Margo as her guests arrive. What a birthday party! And Margo and her friends, especially the good-hearted oddball dressed like a devil, certainly know how to have a good time.~Scholastic
I Like Books by, Anthony Browne
Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack: An Alphabetical Adventure by, Doreen Cronin
This alphabetical adventure for the very youngest fans of Duck brings alphabet books to a whole new level — click, clack, quackity-quack! ~Scholastic
Old MacDonald Had a Farm by, Glen Rounds
Level E
Inside, Outside, Upside Down by, Stan and Jan Berenstain
Five Little Monkeys...Jumping on the Bed by, Eileen Christelow
The Foot Book by, Dr. Seuss
Oh a Hunting We Will Go by, John Langstaff
First-Grade Friends: The Classroom Pet by, Grace Maccarone
Sam is in charge of taking care of the classroom hermit crab over Christmas vacation, but when Sam turns his back, the crab disappears.~Scholastic
What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best by, Laura Numeroff
Daddies can do lots of things, like bake you a birthday cake, play with you in the park, and take you trick-or-treating. But what do they do best? ~ Scholastic
The Farmer in the Dell by, Kathy Parkinson
Go Dog Go by, P.D. Eastman
Sharks by, Martha Rustad
It Looked Like Spilt Milk by, Charles Shaw
Level F
I Love You Because You are You by, Liza Baker
In a poem about a Mama Fox's love for her cub, I Love You Because You're You captures the many moods of all children, reassuring them of their parents' abiding affection and approval. Cozy and sensitive watercolor illustrations from David McPhail are the perfect complement to Liza Baker's rhythmic, rhyming text. This book is sure to become a family favorite and an enduring classic of the genre.~Scholastic
The Berenstain Bears Ride the Thunderbolt by, Jan & Stan Berenstain
The Bear family goes on a roller coaster ride. ~ Scholastic
Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree by, Eileen Christelow
"The irrepressible crew from "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" returns in this version of a traditional hand rhyme...the familiar chant tells of five foolish monkeys who are eaten when they tease a hungry crocodile... [T]he intended audience (will) delight in the mischief-making — a humorous exaggeration of their own antics." ~School Library Journal
In the Tall, Tall Grass by, Denise Fleming
lf you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see? Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no child will want to miss.~Scholastic
Across the Stream by, Mirra Ginsburg
Shhhhh by, Kevin Henkes
In A People House by, Theo LeSieg
Easy-to-read rhyme cites a number of common household items.~Scholastic
My Monster Mama Loves Me So by, Laura Leuck
At once tender and funny, this monster bedtime story is guaranteed to generate giggles, tickles, and plenty of monster hugs. Mark Buehner, beloved for his illustrations for Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm and A Job for Wittilda, creates colorful (and monstrous) fun in his pictures.~Scholastic
Pizza Party! by, Grace Maccarone
Just Like Always by, Anne M. Perry
Lots of things have changed since this girl's parents got divorced. But one thing remains exactly the same: They love her just as always, and they always will.~Scholastic
Storms by, Seymour Simon
Across the world, people's lives are affected by the awesome power of weather. From tornadoes to hailstorms, this book looks at different types of storms and how they are formed.~Scholastic
Cookie’s Week by, Cindy Ward
The Lady with the Alligator Purse by, Nadine Westcott
Level G
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs by Byron Barton
The Day I Had to Play with My Sister by, Crosby Bonsall
Biscuit by, Alyssa Capucilli
Biscuit Finds a Friend by, Alyssa Capucilli
Draw Me a Star by, Eric Carle
Carle says this extraordinary book came from a memory and a dream. The memory was of his German grandmother showing him how to draw a simple star. In the dream, a bright shooting star picked him up and carried him across the night sky. The memory was the beginning of the story, and the dream was the end. The middle, he writes, was easy! Full-color illustrations throughout.~Scholastic
More Spaghetti I Say by, Rita Gelman
Spot’s First Walk by, Eric Hill
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat by, Nurit Karlin
Sheep in a Jeep by, Nancy Shaw
Level H
I Was Walking Down the Road by, Sarah E. Barchas
The spirited little girl in this story has a knack for collecting pets. ~ Scholastic
Goodnight, Moon by, Margaret Wise Brown
The Story about Ping by, Marjorie Flack
Bailey Goes Camping by, Kevin Henkes
Put Me in the Zoo by, Robert Lopshire
Eating Fractions by, Bruce McMillan
Foxes and Their Dens by, Martha Rustad
Level I
The Very Busy Spider by, Eric Carle
Big Dog, Little Dog by, P.D. Eastman
Are You My Mother? by, Philip D. Eastman,
There's a Nightmare in My Closet by, Mercer Mayer
At bedtime, a boy confronts the nightmare in his closet and finds him not so terrifying after all. ~ Scholastic
Father Bear Comes Home by, Else Minarik
Love You Forever by, Robert N. Munsch,
An extraordinarily different story by Robert Munsch is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their child — forever. Sheila McGraw's soft and colorful pastels perfectly complement the sentiment of the book — one that will be read repeatedly for years.~Scholastic
Little Whistle's Dinner Party by, Cynthia Rylant
When Little Whistle wakes up one evening feeling hungry, he decides to ask friends in Toytown to a special dinner.~Scholastic
The Napping House by, Don and Audrey Wood
Level J
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by, Eric Carle
Jamberry by, Bruce Degen
Green Eggs and Ham by, Dr. Seuss
Hop on Pop by, Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat by, Dr. Seuss
Amazing Grace by, Mary Hoffman
The Doorbell Rang by, Pat Hutchins
Days with Frog and Toad by, Arnold Lobel
Froggy Learns to Swim by, Jonathan London
100th Day of School by, Angela Medearis
Henry and Mudge (series) by, Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter and Tabby (series) by, Cynthia Rylant
Where the Wild Things Are by, Maurice Sendak
Level K
Clifford the Big Red Dog by, Norman Bridwell
Corduroy by, Don Freeman
Is Your Mama a Llama? by, Deborah Guarino
Sheila Rae, the Brave by, Kevin Henkes
A Bargain for Frances by, Russell Hoban
Harold and the Purple Crayon by, Crocket Johnson
The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash by, Trinka Noble
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by, Laura K. Numeroff
Level L
Cam Jansen (series) by, David Adler
100th Day Worries by, Margery Cuyer
Anansi the Spider by, Gerald McDermott
Amelia Bedelia (series) by, Peggy Parish
Arthur's Tooth by, Marc Brown
Level M
Abe Lincoln's Hat by, Martha Brenner
Level N
Amber Brown (books) by, Paula Danziger