Have fun exploring our collections, and please remember that grade levels are just suggestions. Most entries include a picture of the book cover, a brief summary, and the number of pages. Librarians are happy to help you find 'just the right book.'Ĭlick on each title to find its location in the Library. Not every book is right for every child or every family. The very best way to discover great books is to bring your family to the Library and explore the collection together. I have tried to include books of varying reading levels in each grade category. The books in the following list are just suggestions. This way you can talk about the books together and discuss issues, themes, and characters. In fact, the Commission on Reading report states 'The single most important activity for building knowledge for their eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.' You may also want to read the same novels that your children are reading. Being read aloud to is comforting and beneficial to people of all ages. However, if your child is really excited about the book, give it a try! Kids are more likely to enjoy and succeed at reading books they choose themselves. If there are more than 5 words on a page that your child does not understand, the book may be too challenging. For every word your child does not know, hold up a finger. To learn more about Lexile and other scoring methods read the article 'Leveled Reading Systems, Explained' by Ruth Manna.Ī simpler, less scientific, way of judging reading level is the ' 5 Finger Method.' Ask your child to open up a book and start reading. If the book uses longer words and sentences, it will generally receive a higher Lexile score. For example, Lexile scores are determined by an algorithm. There are a few different ways to determine reading level. Many high school students prefer to read adult bestsellers, and many older adults like to read Young Adult novels. The humor of the Elephant and Piggie series by Mo Willems appeals to children of all ages, yet the vocabulary and text size make the books accessible to very young readers. Milne’s books about the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Many of the books can be enjoyed by readers of various ages. Please keep in mind that these are just suggestions. Due to popular demand, I have put together this list of books organized by grade.

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