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Great Reading: Grade Three

Bug Girl by Carol Sonenklar

Charlie has figured out how to turn himself into a bug. Fortunately, he lets his friend Suzanne in on the secret. When he gets in over his head in the insect world, it's up to Suzanne to save him.

Go Fish by Mary Stolz

Grandfather wants to read; Thomas doesn't want to sit still. They compromise by going fishing. The special relationship that exists between Thomas and his grandfather comes through with every word.

Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows

Bean and Ivy seem like polar opposites. Bean is sure that she won't like Ivy at all. Then one day, Ivy surprises Bean and it looks like they might turn out to be friends after all!

JoJo and Winnie: Sister Stories by Marilyn Sachs

Josephine can't wait until her baby sister is born, but once she is, she things aren't the way she imagined they would be!

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

In this Dr. Seuss classic, the Once-ler urges everyone to care for the earth's resources.

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl

An eight-year-old girl with a magic finger accidentally turns her friends, the Gregg's, into birds. While they are making a nest for themselves, the ducks they were trying to hunt the day before move into their house. When the ducks start acting like humans, will it spell the end for the Gregg family?

Marvin Redpost: Why Pick On Me? by Louis Sachar

When Marvin gets a reputation as a nose-picker, he finds himself friendless. When his grades begin to slip and his “unsanitary behavior” is noted on his report card, Marvin's family helps him to come up with a solution to change him from outcast to regular kid.

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe

When sisters Nyasha and Manyara are invited to appear before the king, Manyara takes steps to be sure that the king will see her as the most worthy sister. Will it work?

Muggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary

Maggie, a third grader, does not see the point of learning cursive writing, so she refuses. One day, Maggie is chosen to be the messenger and discovers that unless you learn to write cursive, you also can't read cursive writing! Are people writing notes about her?!

Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner

Little Willie hopes to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm with the purse from a dog sled race he enters.

Stone Soup retold by Heather Forest

This is the story of hungry travelers who are turned away by the townspeople because they feel like they don't have enough food for themselves. When the travelers decide to make stone soup, the townspeople are curious—and surprised by the feast they can turn out when everyone contributes just a little.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Poems & Drawings of Shel Silverstein by Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein's poems have been attracting lifelong followers for over 30 years. “If you are a dreamer, come in!”

Series Books

Amber Brown is Not a Crayon by Paula Danziger

Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are best friends. What is Amber going to do when Justin's family has to move away? Series also includes: Amber Brown Goes Fourth and You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown .

Andy Russell NOT Wanted By the Police by David Adler

Andy and Tamika are taking care of the Perlman's house while they are away. All is well until the day they notice that someone else has been using the Perlman's garbage can. When Andy sees a light on in an upstairs window late at night, he knows that something strange is going on. Can Andy and Tamika solve the mystery? Also try: Andy and Tamika and It's a Baby, Andy Russell .

Annabel the Actress Starring in Camping it Up by Ellen Conford

Annabel is thrilled when she gets to go acting camp. Come along for the ride! Series also includes: Hound of the Barkervilles and Just a Little Extra .

A to Z Mysteries by Ron Roy

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are best friends with a flair for solving mysteries. The warm relationship between the kids makes these books enjoyable. Try The Absent Author or The Falcon's Feathers .

The Dog That Called the Pitch by Matt Christopher

Mike and his dog Harry share a telepathic link—Harry understands everything that Mike is thinking and vice versa. Amazingly, they discover that Mike's coach can understand their conversations too! This talent just might come in handy during the big game! Also try: The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter or The Dog Who Stole Football Plays .

Frannie K. Stein, Mad Scientist: Lunch Walks Among Us by Jim Benton

Frannie K. Stein is a mad scientist, but she really wants to be friends with her new classmates too. She spends some time observing them and then remakes herself so that she will better fit in. When a bizarre chemical reaction occurs in the school wastebasket, Frannie has to choose between being herself and saving the day or continuing to be what the kids want her to be. There are four other books in the Frannie K. Stein series.

The Freaky Joe Club, Secret File #1: Mystery of the Swimming Gorilla by P.J. McMahon

The Freaky Joe Club is formed in secret. The secret code names must remain secret. Their mission is to fight evil. The question is, where will they find evil? As luck would have it, Jack's bicycle is stolen and the boys have their first crack at protecting the world. Also try: The Case of the Smiling Shark and The Mystery of the Morphing Hockey Stick .

Jake Drake, Bully Buster by Andrew Clements

Jake Drake tells the story of how he went from being a bully magnet to a bully buster. Series includes: Jake Drake, Know It All and Jake Drake, Class Clown .

Owen Foote, Money Man by Stephanie Greene

Now that Owen is eight, he feels he is old enough to need to some spending money. However, he does not feel old enough to have to work for it. How is he going to earn some money without working up a sweat? Also try: Owen Foote, Super Spy or Owen Foote, Mighty Scientist .

The Time Warp Trio: Knights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka

When Joe receives a magical book for his birthday, he, Sam, and Fred find themselves transported into the middle of a battle waged by King Arthur's knights. How will they escape? Series includes: The Not-So-Jolly Roger and Summer Reading Is Killing Me .

Judy Moody Declares Independence by Megan McDonald

When Judy Moody visits the Freedom Trail with her family, she begins to think about declaring a little of her own independence. How far will she get? Try all of the books about Judy Moody or try the ones about her brother Stink, such as Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid .

Ruby Lu, Brave and True by Lenore Look

Ruby Lu favors magic capes, magic tricks, and reflective tape, but is skeptical about attending Chinese school on Saturdays. Join Ruby as she enthusiastically barrels through her days. Sequel: Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything .

Spider Storch's Fumbled Field Trip by Gina Willner-Pardo

Spider Storch's class goes on a field trip, but it doesn't go so well for Spider. He winds up sitting on the bus with Mr. Bentley. The kids say that Mr. Bentley keeps dead squirrels under his driver's seat. It seems like Spider is about to find out if that's true! Also try: Spider Storch, Rotten Runner and Spider Storch, Teacher Torture .

Ask your librarian for more good books to read!

Compiled by Youth Services Department, Springfield City Library, 2007

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