Tredyffrin/Easttown School District

Dear Parents,

We provide this list of wonderful books to help you find selections to share with your developing reader in grade 3. The list was compiled from the suggestions of a dedicated core group of classroom teachers, a reading specialist and a librarian. Some of the books are for you to read to your child, some are for you to read with your child, and some of the familiar ones your child will want to read independently. We hope you enjoy this reading list and we welcome your suggestions and comments.

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Cam tries to discover why bones are missing from a dinosaur skeleton exhibited in the museum.

Whodunit? There are eleven animals present when the clock strikes eleven.

Six year old Ima Bean sets off such a "flood of mishaps" when she tries to help her grandpa that she begins to wonder if she'll ever be forgiven.

Andrew desperately wants freckles, so he tries a recipe for freckle juice.

This is the true story about the childhood of Sitting Bull.

A defiant 10-year-old girl learns much about friendship and a sense of independence when she works in a grimy shoeshine stand.

Homelessness is discussed at the child's level.

It's hard to concentrate on homework when your pencil turns to chocolate.

An African American child faces special problems when he moves to a small town and joins the local baseball team.

Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade until she discovers that it may be of quite an advantage to her.

Mary Rose and Jo-Beth are accidentally locked in an old library during the worst blizzard in Indiana history.

Cole, J. - The Magic School Bus (series)

Ms. Frizzle and her students explore various scientific topics.

This book gives details of his life from boyhood through his years as inventor, statesman, diplomat and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Fantastic journey as Charlie Bucket travels through space in the glass elevator.

Jonathan lingers too long at his neighbor's and starts for home across the mountains, after dark.

Morning Girl describes life on an island in America before the time of Columbus.

Wanda wore ragged old clothes, but insisted that she had a closet full of beautiful dresses.

Thirteen renowned poets and the landscape painter Thomas Locker describe one year in a river valley.

An American sailor courts a Japanese girl and each tries, in secret, to learn the other's way of eating.

A wonderful excerpt from Frost's poem in picture book format.

Rooted in Rocky Mountain legend, this is the story of a 10-year-old boy and a legendary Indian, each determined to win a race and a prize.

Elmer Elevator sets out to rescue a baby dragon.

Jackie Robinson wins acceptance from his teammates.

The Great Spirit gives the sacred dog to an Indian boy seeking relief for his hungry people.

Sixteen poems are spoken straight from the heart of a child.

Here is a gentle, free and very popular short story in poetry.

A delightful tale of third grade problem solving. Characters are realistically created.

Hames is bored with his healthy lunches until one day he gets a very unusual lunch box.

Clara, a seamstress in the Big House, is able to stitch a quilt which becomes a map to freedom.

Something is very strange about this rabbit.

Lucas Cott doesn't mean to be the class clown, it just happens.

Along with other amazing feats, Angela Longrider, also known as Swamp Angel, wrestles a huge bear to save the winter supplies of the settlers in Tennessee.

A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect for earth.

Alex and his stepfather explore the meaning of fear.

A young boy raised by coyotes becomes the greatest cowboy ever in this tall tale.

Spring becomes a memorable time for Miss Mackle's classroom because of the antics of Horrible Harry and the special insights of shy Song Lee.

Addie finds an unlikely friend and learns about courage.

Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live.

A collection of twelve African and Jewish folk tales are delightfully illustrated.

Magnificent introduction to some of the most wonderful creatures from the world of Narnia.

Being ten is confusing. Will Anastasia make it to eleven?

This lively picture book includes information on the development and decline of great civilizations such as the Maya, Hopewell and Inca.

To win first prize in the Junior Cakewalk, Mirandy tries to capture the wind for her partner.

A "poignant," understated, rather brave story of a very real child set against a background of Navajo traditions and contemporary Indian life.

A young boy enters a world of little people living under the floor of an old house.

The Wump World is an unspoiled place until huge monsters bring hordes of tiny creatures from the plant Pollutus.

What a surprise for Thanksgiving dinner!

Bake a pie and discover the world at the same time.

Based upon a story quilt, this work tells the story of twelve famous African-American women.

Three cousins live with their Aunt Lucy over the summer and dream up plans, projects, and romance.

At the beginning of summer vacation, Joe, Sam and Fred find themselves trapped inside their summer reading list, involved in a battle between good and evil characters from well-known children's books.

Joshua fears he'll spend the rest of his life in the third grade until he meets a most surprising teacher.

This very tiny boy grows up to fight demons.

Sobel, D. - Encyclopedia Brown (series)

The mysteries solved by this whiz kid will challenge even the most clever reader.

Henry ate so much chocolate that he finally came down with chocolate fever.

Students are invited to consider the choices necessary for animal and environment survival as we see and expect it today.

Emi is sent with her family to an internment camp during World War II; the loss of the bracelet her best friend has given her proves she does not need a physical reminder of that friendship.

Three of your favorite nursery rhymes are in rap form poetry.

Warner, G. - Boxcar Children (series)

Four children set up housekeeping in a boxcar.

Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes continue their adventures.

Stuart, an inventive and debonair mouse, has a great adventure.

Laura has many adventures in her log cabin house in Wisconsin in the 1800's.

Sinbad travels to distant exotic lands.

There is a clever mystery including clues, misunderstandings and surprises.

The poor girl is desperate. How can she possibly spin straw into gold?

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