Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading List
Level K
Easy Fiction
More-igami
by Dori Kleber

A creative young boy with a passion for practicing origami finds a surprising source of encouragement on his diverse city block. 
Under the Lilacs
by E. B. Goodale

The award-winning illustrator of Windows presents a celebration of nature, family and hands-on adventure in the playful story of a girl who decides to build a fort to secure her independence before adding extra room for her family.
Mr. Scruff
by Simon James

Feeling like he does not belong to anyone when the other dogs in his rescue shelter find homes with just the right humans, Mr. Scruff considers a life with a little boy who is his match in less obvious ways.
A Big Bed for Little Snow
by Grace Lin

A heartwarming companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning A Big Mooncake for Little Star celebrates the first snowfall of a child’s life in the story of a little boy who struggles to resist jumping on his fluffy new bed.
Butterfly Park
by Elly MacKay

Enlisting the help of neighbors to attract butterflies to the town park, a young newcomer organizes the planting of butterfly-attracting flowers in a sumptuous paper-cut artwork story.
I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson's Blackboard
by Jennifer K Mann

Struggling in a class where her teacher puts stars on the board for good spelling, neatness and correct answers, creative little Rose worries that she will never earn merits until she makes an oversized card that reflects her artistic talents.
Do Not Eat the Game!
by Matthew McElligott

An inventive ode to learning to play by the rules is told through the course of a whimsical board game involving a competitive monster friend who has trouble taking turns, playing fairly and being a good loser. By the author of Even Monsters Need Haircuts.
My Grandpa's Chair
by Jiyeon Pak

A young girl notices that her grandfather is unhappy and thinks a new chair might cheer him up.
Hey, Water!
by Antoinette Portis

The Geisel Honor-winning creator of Not a Box presents the story of a spunky little girl who observes how water appears in many different shapes and forms everywhere, from nature and the weather to her home and her own body.
The Secret Life of Squirrels: Back to School!
by Nancy Rose

The popular Flickr artist behind The Secret Life of Squirrels uses her signature wildlife photography in clever handcrafted miniature settings, in a back-to-school story that finds Mr. Peanuts helping his teacher friend prepare for the first day of school.
Fiction Reader
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!
by Grace Lin

Sticking together through everything from getting haircuts and preparing dumplings to practicing magic tricks and using chopsticks, identical twin sisters Ling and Ting display distinctive differences in personality and preference despite their similar looks. Check out the other books in the Ling & Ting series as well. 
Frog and Toad Are Friends
by Arnold Lobel

Frog and his best friend Toad enjoy many summer adventures. Check out the other books in the Frog and Toad series as well. 
Katie's Noisy Music
by Fran Manushkin

Katie Woo wants to learn an instrument, but she is having trouble deciding what kind of music suits her best.
Uni Bakes a Cake
by Candice F. Ransom

Uni the Unicorn helps her friend to bake and frost a cake they hope will win a contest.
Nate the Great
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

A young boy who enjoys playing junior detective is called upon to help a friend find a missing painting. Check out the other books in the Nate the Great series as well. 
Juvenile Fiction
Mercy Watson to the Rescue
by Kate DiCamillo

After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor.
Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
by Kate DiCamillo

Mr. Watson's usual Saturday drive in his Cadillac with his favorite pig, Mercy, turns into an adventure when an unexpected passenger shows up in the back seat and Mercy finds herself behind the wheel.
Mercy Watson Fights Crime
by Kate DiCamillo

When Leroy Ninker, a thief who longs to be a cowboy, robs the Watson's house, in which a rather large pig with keen skills of detection, lives, he gets the ride of his life!
The Newest Princess
by Melody Mews

Anticipating the arrival of her eighth shooting star and ascension as a princess, an excited Itty Bitty Kitty becomes apprehensive when she learns that she has to leave her friends and former school behind.
The Royal Ball
by Melody Mews

Feeling apprehensive about her upcoming presentation at her first royal ball, Itty struggles to learn a new dance that she will be required to teach to all the citizens of Lollyland.
The Puppy Prince
by Melody Mews

Excitedly welcoming a visiting royal family’s puppy, Itty Bitty Princess Kitty is discouraged when an apprehensive Prince Puppy is reluctant to participate in the fun-filled Lollyland activities she suggests.
Juvenile Nonfiction
In It Together: A Story of Fairness
by Kristin F. Johnson

A boy learns about the importance of fairness when he is the leader of a group project at school.
My Home, Your Home
by Lisa Bullard

Explores the similarities and differences between different homes and dwellings.
Fire Trucks
by Cynthia Amoroso

Presents facts about fire trucks, including how they work, their drivers, major parts, the different kinds of fire trucks, and why they are important.
Color in Nature
by Mari C. Schuh

Flowers use color to attract birds and bees. Frogs and snakes use colors to warn other animals or to hide. Through bright photos and Crayola ® designs, readers will learn about the incredible importance of color in nature.
Let's Explore Apples!
by Jill Colella

Do you like sweet or tart apples? Visit a farm to discover how apples grow, what the different types of apples are, and how they taste. Make some delicious applesauce, and discover how to find the star inside every apple.
Willow the Therapy Dog
by Lisa Gerry

Join real-life therapy dog Willow as she aids her community and brings a smile to people who need her.
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