The Super Reading List for Grades 3-5

Standards 3-5 are the ones in which children can not only join alphabets together to form words but can also read sentences and make sense out of them. This is the time one

Standards 3-5 are the ones in which children can not only join alphabets together to form words but can also read sentences and make sense out of them. This is the time one can really get them hooked on reading. Grades 3-5 are a perfect time for developing a life-long reading habit. So, International Schooling has curated this lovely list of books you can encourage your children to read.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Jeff Kinney
The BFG – Roald Dahl
The Wind in the Willows – Kenneth Grahame
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe – C. S. Lewis
Charlotte’s Web – E. B. White
The Mysterious Benedict Society – Trenton Lee Stewart
Battle Bunny – Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett
A Bear Called Paddington – Michael Bond
Tales for Very Picky Eaters – Josh Schneider
No Ordinary Day – Deborah Ellis
Bone: Out from Boneville – Jeff Smith
Squish: Super Amoeba – Jennifer L. Holm
Into the Volcano – Don Wood
Girls Think of Everything – Catherine Thimmeah
Six-Minute Nature Mysteries – Faith Brynie
Lives of Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (And What the Neighbors Thought) – Kathleen Krull
Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry – Jane Yolen
Harry Potter (series) – J. K. Rowling
Because of Winn Dixie – Kate DiCamillo
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade – Melissa
Rules – Cynthia Lord

All the above books are age specific and will encourage your child to stretch their reading competence. A family reading time is a great way to encourage your child to read. You can also read out books to your child to help them kick-start the reading process.