Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading List
Level O
Easy Fiction
The Frightful Ride of Michael McMichael
by Bonny Becker

Taking the bus to make an important delivery to his gran, a little boy is alarmed by the bus's scary, long-toothed driver, who gets creepier by the minute as the rest of the passengers disembark.
My Name Isn't Oof! Warren the Warbler Takes Flight
by Michael Galligan

The first time Warren, a fledgling bird, leaves the nest he falls straight to the ground, but his fellow forest-dwellers all have advice to share. Includes facts about Townsend Warblers and about baby birds.
Never Trumpet With a Crumpet
by Amy Gibson

Playful, rhyming text and giggle-inducing illustrations depict the haphazard efforts of a menagerie of zoo animals who, upon being invited to tea with the queen, struggle to follow proper etiquette, with increasingly chaotic results.
Ba-Chan the Ninja Grandma: An Adventure With Little Kunoichi, the Ninja Girl
by Sanae Ishida

Little Kunoichi, a young ninja, finds adventure when she spends the day with her inventor grandmother.
Juvenile Fiction
Recipe for Disaster
by Tom Angleberger

When Koko Dodo's secret chocolate sauce is stolen just before an important cooking contest Didi, a dodo bird, devises a daring plan to help--whether he wants her to or not.
Robo-Dodo Rumble
by Tom Angleberger

A sequel to Recipe for Disaster finds sidekick Koko Dodo’s cookie shop targeted by an evil robotic dodo competitor that would put him out of business, while Dido Dodo defends the town from a giant sea monster. 
Henry Huggins
by Beverly Cleary

When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow. Check out the other books in the Henry Huggins series. 
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
by Beverly Cleary

A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. Check out the other books in the Ralph S. Mouse series. 
Beezus and Ramona
by Beverly Cleary

Big sister Beezus keeps herself busy by following her mischievous younger sister around and trying to keep the irrepressible Ramona Quimby out of trouble. Books 1 - 7 in the Ramona Quimby series are all Level O books.  
Dark Shadows: Yes, Another Misadventure
by Doreen Cronin

When their chicken-family reunion is hampered by what they are sure is a mysterious shadow culprit, the Chicken Squad is perplexed by the challenge of fighting a shadow without ruining everyone's fun. 
Mallory on the Move
by Laurie B. Friedman

After moving to a new town, eight-year-old Mallory keeps throwing stones in the "Wishing Pond" but things will not go back to the way they were before, and she remains torn between old and new best friends.
Miss Daisy Is Crazy!
by Dan Gutman

Miss Daisy's unusual teaching methods surprise her second grade students, especially reluctant learner A.J. Check out the other books in the My Weird School series. 
Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker
by Shelley Johannes

A lively girl who does her best thinking while upside down embarks on a first day of third grade only to be confronted by a disappointing reunion with a best friend who has set aside their plans in favor of spending time with a cool newcomer. 
The Squatchicorns
by Ellen Potter

Taking refuge from a mysterious curse in Hugo's Widdershins Cavern home, a new friend from a tribe of Sasquatches offers to escort Hugo through the North Woods in time for Boone's birthday party. 
Hilo 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
by Judd Winick

When a mysterious boy from outer space crash lands on the Earth with no memory of his identity, D.J. and his friend Gina help the boy try to unlock the secrets of his past. 
Hilo 2: Saving the Whole Wide World
by Judd Winick

When portals open up all over town, releasing hordes of strange magical creatures, Hilo, DJ and Gina try to send a giant mutant chicken, a viking hippo, a magical warrior cat and millions of killer vegetables back to their own worlds.
Hilo 5: Then Everything Went Wrong Book
by Judd Winick

As D.J., Gina, Hilo and Izzy go on another adventure together, Hilo gets even closer to answering the questions of his past. But the shocking answers he gets are not the ones he expected or wanted.
Juvenile Nonfiction
The Ocean Disaster
by Matthew McElligott

The students of Dr. Cosmic's class embark in their teacher's squid-shaped sub for an exploration of the deep sea, where a professional oceanographer and their trusty science handbooks help them identify the ocean's smallest producers and consumers. 
Horses & ponies
by Sheila Perkins

Presents facts about horses, examining their eating habits, breeds, anatomy, and care.
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