Good Books for Third Graders

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  Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!

  by Grace Lin

  Twin sisters Ling and Ting may look alike, but they have their own unique personalities. A charming, easy reader with humor and heart.

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  Miss Nelson is Missing!

  by Harry Allard, James Marshall

  When sweet Miss Nelson disappears, the class gets stuck with terrifying Miss Viola Swamp. A clever and funny tale about appreciating kindness.

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  Freckle Juice

  by Judy Blume

  Andrew wants freckles more than anything—until his plan to get them backfires hilariously. A short, silly, and classic Judy Blume story.

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  The BFG

  by Roald Dahl

  When a kind-hearted giant and a young girl team up, they hatch a plan to stop the evil giants who gobble up children. Dahl's wild imagination and clever language are irresistible.

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  Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle

  by Jennifer Richard Jacobson, Abby Carter

  Shy Andy Shane struggles with his outspoken classmate Dolores. A thoughtful story about finding confidence and common ground.

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  Captain Underpants

  by Dav Pilkey

  Two prank-loving kids accidentally create a superhero in underpants. Gross-out humor meets comic book fun in this early chapter book phenomenon.

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  Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

  by Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard

  Elderly Mr. Putter adopts a charming old cat named Tabby, and the two become inseparable. Quiet, cozy humor and strong vocabulary.

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  Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

  by Grace Lin

  Minli embarks on a magical journey to find the Old Man of the Moon and change her family's fortune. This Newbery Honor book weaves together Chinese folklore with a heartwarming story of family, friendship, and self-discovery.

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  Yasmin the Explorer

  by Saadia Faruqi, Hatem Aly

  Yasmin is a curious and creative Pakistani American girl who loves to solve everyday problems. A joyful and inclusive series for early readers.

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  Horrible Harry in Room 2B

  by Suzy Kline

  Harry is a lovable troublemaker whose classroom antics keep things lively. A fun, realistic school story with plenty of mischief.