Introducing Penguin Young Readers

Penguin Young Readers apply not only the traditional numbered leveling system but also the standards of Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnel’s Guided Reading program in vocabulary, sentence structure, plot complexity, genres, themes, and more to determine the appropriate level of each book.

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Spider’s Lunch: All About Garden Spiders

by Joanna Cole, illustrated by Ron Broda
Ages 6-7 | Grade 1 | Guided Reading Level G

This introduction to the arachnid world explains how a hungry garden spider obtains food by building a web and patiently waiting to catch something tasty.

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Cowboy Roy

by Cathy East Dubowski and Mark Dubowski
Ages 4-6 | Grades PreK-1 | Guided Reading Level H

Little Roy lives on a ranch. He can rope like a cowboy, and round up strays like a cowboy. But will he ever learn to "ride" a two-wheeler that is? This is a funny and very easy-to-read "yarn" for any young reader who dreams of the Wild West.

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Bug Out!

by Ginjer L. Clarke
Ages 4-8 | Grades PreS-3

This reader features some of the most disgusting, far-out bugs on the planet. Learn how a scorpion uses its poison, discover how the jumping spider hunts, marvel at the weight of the giant wetapunga, and so much more in this book that will have everyone itching for more!

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Frogs

by Laura Driscoll
Ages 4-6 | Grades PreK-1 | Guided Reading Level I

Croak if you love frogs! Amazing amphibians leap from the pages of this easy nonfiction reader featuring incredible cut-paper frogs in every color, shape, and size.

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My Brother, Ant

by Betsy Byars, illustrated by Marc Simont
Ages 5-8 | Grades K-3 | Guided Reading Level J

This story presents a warm, funny relationship between a boy and his sweet, sometimes annoying, younger brother Ant (short for Anthony).

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Pirate School

by Cathy East Dubowski
Ages 6-8 | Grades 1-3 | Guided Reading Level J

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Sharks!

by Ginjer L. Clarke, Steven James Petruccio
Ages 4-6 | Grades PreK-1 | Guided Reading Level J

The very youngest readers can learn all about sharks-the fiercest of the fish family-in this informative reader. The simple, clear text and striking pictures makes this a perfect first introduction to these amazing creatures.

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Mummies

by Joyce Milton
Ages 6-8 | Grades 1-3 | Guided Reading Level M

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Volcanoes: Mountains That Blow Their Tops

by Nicholas Nargoitis
Ages 6-8 | Grades K-3 | Guided Reading Level M

This introduction to the arachnid world explains how a hungry garden spider obtains food by building a web and patiently waiting to catch something tasty.

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Batman: Day of the Dark Knight!

by Jordan London
Ages 7-8 | Grade 2 | Guided Reading Level N

Go back in time with Batman and Green Arrow to defeat Morgaine Le Fey and retrieve the mythical sword Excalibur. This 48-page reader features exciting full-color art from the popular Cartoon Network television series Batman: The Brave and the Bold.