Leveled Book List (K-2)
Having students read books at their independent reading level is a great way to practice the skills and strategies that they are learning in school. This list is meant to serve as a resource for parents to help find books that your child can read independently. Find out from your child’s teacher what level would be just-right for him/her. You will see that many of the books are part of different series. Series reading is a great way to hook reluctant readers. If they find a series they enjoy and really hooks them… watch out, they will become reading machines! All of the books listed should be easily found at your local library or book store.
Happy Reading!
Guided Reading Levels A and B (DRA Level 1-2)
*Hearing books read aloud is extremely important for beginning readers. Talk about the books as you read them. Have your child echo read. Ask your child to point out words they know. Ask your child to locate different sight words or find words with different characteristics (such as “Find a word that starts with an uppercase letter.” Or “Find a word that starts like ____”.)
1. Do You Want to Be My Friend? by Eric Carle
2. Have You Seen My Cat? by Eric Carle
3. Have You Seen My Duckling? by Nancy Tafuri
4. Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola
5. Yo! Yes? by Chris Raschka
6. Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathman
Guided Reading Level C (DRA Level 3-4)
1. Brand New Readers series by Candlewick Press (Barnes and Noble)
§ Piggy and Dad and Piggy and Dad Play
§ Monkey Business and Monkey Trouble
§ Here Comes Tabby Cat and Hey, Tabby Cat
§ Winnie All Day Long
§ Termite Trouble
§ Well Done, Worm! and Wow, It’s Worm
§ Beep! Beep! It’s Beeper! and Beeper’s Friends
§ Ethan Out and About
§ Hurray for Rosa!
§ Bravo, Kazam and Kazam’s Magic
§ Mouse Goes Out and Mouse Has Fun
§ Edna Elephant
§ Three Little Bears
§ Eddie the Raccoon
§ Fish and Frog
§ Otter Everywhere
§ Lucy and Bob
§ Larry and Rita
2. Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle
3. The Fox on the Box by Barbara Gregorich
4. I Want a Pet by Barbara Gregorich
5. I Went Walking by Sue Williams
6. Spots, Feathers, and Curly Tails by Nancy Tafuri
7. What’s For Lunch? by Eric Carle
8. Things I Like by Anthony Browne
Guided Reading Level D (DRA Level 6)
1. Bears series by Stan and Jan Berenstain
§ Bears in the Night
§ Bears on Wheels
§ Bears, Bears Everywhere
2. The Chick and the Duckling by Mirra Ginsburg
3. Tiny the Dog series by Carl Meister
§ Tiny the Snow Dog
§ When Tiny Was Tiny
§ Tiny’s Bath
§ Tiny Goes to the Library
§ Tiny Goes Camping
4. Sam series by Barbro Lindgren
§ Sam’s Ball
§ Sam’s Cookie
§ Sam’s Teddy Bear
§ Sam’s Wagon
Guided Reading Level E (DRA Level 8)
1. Dinosaurs Dance by Larry Brimmer
2. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow
3. The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss
4. Go, Dog, Go by P.D. Eastman
5. I Wish I Had Duck Feet by Theo LeSeig (Dr.Seuss)
6. The Eye Book by Theo LeSeig (Dr.Seuss)
7. Fire Fire Said Mrs. McGuire by Bill Martin
8. It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Shaw
9. Morris the Moose by Bernard Wiseman
10. My Five Senses by Aliki
11. All By Myself by Mercer Mayer
12. Puppy Sam series by Mary Labatt
§ Pizza for Sam
§ Sam at the Seaside
§ Sam Goes Next Door
§ A Friend for Sam
§ Sam Goes to School
§ Sam Finds a Monster
§ Sam’s First Halloween
§ Sam’s Snowy Day
13. Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins
Guided Reading Level F (DRA Level 10)
1. Across the Stream by Mirra Ginsburg
2. Bread, Bread, Bread by Ann Morris
3. Cookie’s Week by Cindy Ward
4. Hooray for Snail by John Stadler
5. Itchy Itchy Chicken Pox by Grace Maccarone
6. Just Like Daddy by Frank Asch
7. The Lady with the Alligator Purse by Nadine Westcott
8. Pizza Party! by Grace Maccarone
9. Shhhhh by Kevin Henkes
10. Soccer Game! by Grace Maccarone
11. Who Will Be My Friends? by Syd Hoff
12. Tiger is a Scaredy Cat by Joan Phillips
13. “What is That?” Said the Cat by Grace Maccarone
14. Clifford’s Puppy Days by Norman Bridwell
15. Puppy Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant
§ Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket
§ Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend
§ Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath
§ Puppy Mudge Has a Snack
§ Puppy Mudge Wants to Play
Guided Reading Level G (DRA Level 12) Book List
1. Biscuit series by Alyssa Capucilli
§ Biscuit Finds a Friend
§ Bisuit Wants to Play
§ Biscuit’s Big Friend
§ Bathtime for Biscuit
§ Biscuit Wins a Prize
§ Biscuit’s Day on the Farm
§ Biscuit and the Baby
2. The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat by Nurit Karlin
3. The Great Race by David McPhail
4. More Spaghetti I Say by Rita Gelman
5. My Friends by Taro Gomi
6. One Monday Morning by Uri Shulevitz
7. Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw
8. Snail Saves the Day by John Stadler
9. The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Paul Galdone
10. Titch by Pat Hutchins
11. Bailey Goes Camping by Kevin Henkes
12. Carrot Seed by Robert Kraus
13. Buzz Said the Bee by Wendy Lewinson
14. I Want to Be Somebody New by Robert Lopshire
15. One Fish, Two Fish by Dr.Seuss
16. Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw
17. New House for Mouse and Mole by Harriet Zieffert
18. Pup and Hound series by Susan Hood
§ Pup and Hound
§ Pup and Hound in Trouble
§ Pup and Hound at Sea
§ Pup and Hound Play Copycats
§ Pup and Hound Catch a Thief
§ Pup and Hound Hatch an Egg
§ Pup and Hound Lost and Found
§ Pup and Hound Scare a Ghost
§ Pup and Hound Move In
Guided Reading Level H (DRA Level 14) Fiction Book List
1. Little Mouse series by Robert Kraus
§ Whose Mouse are You?
§ Where are You Going Little Mouse?
§ Come Out and Play, Little Mouse
2. Sammy the Seal by Syd Hoff
3. You’ll Soon Grow Into Them, Titch by Pat Hutchins
4. Tidy Titch by Pat Hutchins
5. Good Night, Owl by Pat Hutchins
6. There’s a Nightmare in my Closet by Mercer Mayer
7. Happy Birthday, Sam by Pat Hutchins
8. Oliver by Robert Kraus
9. Captain Cat by Syd Hoff
10. George Shrinks by William Joyce
11. Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff
12. Happy Birthday Danny the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff
Guided Reading Level I (DRA Level 16) Fiction Book List
1. Fly Guy series by Tedd Arnold
§ Hi! Fly Guy
§ Super Fly Guy
§ Shoo, Fly Guy
§ There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy
§ Fly High, Fly Guy
§ Hooray for Fly Guy
§ I Spy Fly Guy
§ Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl
§ Buzz Boy and Fly Guy
§ Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter
2. Little Bear series by Else Minarik
§ Little Bear
§ Father Bear Comes Home
§ A Kiss For Little Bear
§ Little Bear’s Friend
§ Little Bear’s Visit
3. Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman
4. Barney’s Horse by Syd Hoff
5. Grizzwold by Syd Hoff
6. Stanley by Syd Hoff
7. P.J. Funny Bunny Camps Out by Marilyn Sadler
8. Hattie and the Fox by Mem Fox
9. The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant
10. Pigeon series by Mo Willems
§ Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
§ Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late
§ The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog
§ The Pigeon Wants a Puppy
§ The Duckling Gets a Cookie *Brand New!!!
11. Piggy and Gerald series by Mo Willems
§ Elephants Can Not Dance
§ Pigs Make Me Sneeze
§ Watch Me Throw the Ball
§ Happy Pig Day
§ Should I Share My Ice Cream?
§ I Will Surprise My Friend
§ I Broke My Trunk
§ Are You Ready to Play
§ Today I Will Fly
§ I Am Going
§ Can I Play, Too?
§ I Am Invited to a Party
§ We are in a Book
§ My Friend is Sad
§ There is a Bird on my Head
§ I Love My New Toy!
§ Listen to My Trumpet
Guided Reading Level J (DRA Level 18) Fiction Book List
1. Poppleton series by Cynthia Rylant
§ Poppleton
§ Poppleton Forever
§ Poppleton and Friends
§ Poppleton Everyday
§ Poppleton Has Fun
§ Poppleton in Winter
§ Poppleton in Spring
§ Poppleton in Fall
2. Fox series by James Marshall
§ Fox on Stage
§ Fox at School
§ Fox and His Friends
§ Fox Outfoxed
§ Fox on Wheels
§ Fox in Love
§ Fox Be Nimble
§ Fox All Week
§ Fox on the Job
§ Fox on the Shore
3. Henry and Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant
§ Henry and Mudge: The First Book
§ Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble
§ Henry and Mudge in the Green Time
§ Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon
§ Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days
§ Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
§ Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers
§ Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat
§ Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
§ Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test
§ Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend
§ Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind
§ Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousins
§ Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All
§ Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees
§ Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers
§ Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night
§ Henry and Mudge and Annie’s Good Move
§ Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan
§ Henry and Mudge and Annie’s Perfect Pet
§ Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House
§ Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper’s House
4. Mr. Putter and Tabby series by Cynthia Rylant
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Paint the Porch
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Run the Race
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby See the Stars
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Beans
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Write the Book
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Stir the Soup
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Clear the Decks
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Spin the Yarn
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Row the Boat
§ Mr. Putter and Tabby Toot the Horn
Guided Reading Level K (DRA Level 20) Fiction Book List
1. Frances series by Russell Hoban
§ A Baby Sister for Frances
§ A Bargain for Frances
§ Bedtime for Frances
§ A Birthday for Frances
§ Bread and Jam for Frances
2. Commander Toad series by Jane Yolen (FANTASY)
§ Commander Toad in Space (*1st in the series)
§ Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes
§ Commander Toad and the Space Pirates
§ Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole
§ Commander Toad and the Dis-asteroid
§ Commander Toad and the Voyage Home
§ Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy
3. Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel
§ Frog and Toad are Friends
§ Days With Frog and Toad
§ Frog and Toad Together
§ All Year With Frog and Toad
4. The Golly Sisters series by Betsy Byars
§ The Golly Sisters Go West
§ The Golly Sisters Ride Again
§ Hooray for the Golly Sisters
5. M & M series by Pat Ross
§ Meet M&M
§ M&M and the Mummy Mess
§ M&M and the Haunted House Game
§ M&M and the Bad News Babies
§ M&M and the Santa Secrets
6. Jamaica series by Juanita Havill
§ Jamaica Tag-Along
§ Jamaica and Brianna
§ Jamaica’s Find
7. Nate the Great series by Marjorie Sharmat (MYSTERY)
§ Nate the Great
§ Nate the Great Goes Undercover
§ Nate the Great and the Lost List
§ Nate the Great and the Phony Clue
§ Nate the Great and the Sticky Case
§ Nate the Great and the Missing Key
§ Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail
§ Nate the Great and the Fishy Prize
§ Nate the Great Stalks Stupidweed
§ Nate the Great and the Boring Beach Bag
§ Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt
§ Nate the Great and the Musical Note
§ Nate the Great Goes Down in the Dumps
§ Nate the Great and the Stolen Base
§ Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine
§ Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise
§ Nate the Great and the San Francisco Detective
§ Nate the Great and the Big Sniff
§ Nate the Great and the Owl Express
§ Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas
§ Nate the Great and the Case of the Fleeing Fang
§ Nate the Great and the Monster Mess
§ Nate the Great and the King of Sweden
§ Nate the Great and the Pillowcase
§ Nate the Great Talks Turkey
§ Nate the Great and the Hungry Book Club
8. Iris and Walter series by Elissa Haden Guest
§ Iris and Walter
§ Iris and Walter: True Friends
§ Iris and Walter: The Sleepover
§ Iris and Walter and Baby Rose
§ Iris and Walter and Cousin Howie
§ Iris and Walter: Lost and Found
§ Iris and Walter and the Substitute Teacher
§ Iris and Walter and the Field Trip
§ Iris and Walter: The School Play
§ Iris and Walter and the Birthday Party
9. Minnie and Moo series by Denis Cazet (HUMOR)
§ Minnie and Moo Go to Paris
§ Minnie and Moo and the Musk of Zorro
§ Minnie and Moo: The Case of the Missing Jelly Donut
§ Minnie and Moo and the Seven Wonders of the World
§ Minnie and Moo: Night of the Living Bed
§ Minnie and Moo: Wanted Dead or Alive
§ Minnie and Moo Go Dancing
§ Minnie and Moo and the Thanksgiving Tree
§ Minnie and Moo Meet Frankenswine
§ Minnie and Moo Go to the Moon
§ Minnie and Moo and the Potato From Planet X
10. High Rise Private Eyes series by Cynthia Ryant (MYSTERY)
§ The Case of the Missing Monkey
§ The Case of the Climbing Cat
§ The Case of the Puzzling Possum
§ The Case of the Troublesome Turtle
§ The Case of the Baffled Bear
§ The Case of the Desperate Duck
§ The Case of the Fidgety Fox
11. Froggy series by Jonathan London (HUMOR)
§ Froggy Gets Dressed
§ Froggy’s Sleepover
§ Froggy’s First Kiss
§ Froggy Learns to Swim
§ Froggy Plays Soccer
§ Froggy Goes to Bed
§ Froggy Eats Out
§ Froggy’s Baby Sister
§ Froggy Rides a Bike
§ Froggy’s Day With Dad
§ Froggy Goes to the Doctor
§ Let’s Go Froggy
§ Froggy Plays T-Ball
§ Froggy Goes to Camp
§ Froggy Plays in the Band
§ Froggy Bakes a Cake
§ Froggy Loves Books
§ Froggy Goes to Hawaii
§ Froggy’s Best Babysitter
§ Froggy Builds a Treehouse
12. Franklin series by Paulette Bourgeois
§ Franklin is Bossy
§ Franklin is Messy
§ Franklin’s Bad Day
§ Franklin and the Thunderstorm
§ Franklin in the Dark
§ Franklin’s New Friend