Book Level Guide
Did you know that all children’s books have levels? Makes sense. In fact, many companies use different types of leveling systems. It’s so confusing. What’s a parent supposed to do? Here is one way you can level books you already have in your home or choose from the library.
When your child reads a book that provides just the right amount of challenge, maximum learning takes place. How can you tell if the level you’ve chosen is just right for them? Click here for choosing just right books or ask their teacher! (see end of post for even more tips!)Below you’ll find a sample book for each level. Below the picture of each book is a link to more books at that level from Scholastic Book Wizard.I tried to find familiar books and authors. The book lists all link to Amazon.com; however you can find most of these popular titles at your library.
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Level F / DRA 10
Level G / DRA 12
Level H / DRA 14
Level I / DRA 16
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Level K / DRA 16-18
click here for more books
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Level L-M / DRA 20-24
Level N / DRA 28-30
What’s Next for Book Levels?
- If your child is in school, ask your child’s teacher his reading level. She may use a letter or number system. Use the Scholastic Chart to interpret it to a level that makes sense to you.
- Take a book your child can already read and type it into the Scholastic Book Wizard. See what other books are your child’s level and then make your library list!
- Teach your child how to choose a Just Right Book.
- Share your understanding with grandparents, this will help them purchase appropriate leveled books!
Other Book Leveling Sites click here. All of these sites level fiction and non-fiction books. Ann Arbor Public Schools offers a printable reading levels handbook here.
I hope this helps you find perfect books for your child!
Oh my goodness. This is an awesome resource. Plugging you on the fan page and pinning. Thank you!!! I read books to the kids that are way past my kids’ level, I bet.
Thanks for visiting Tricia! Read books of any level to your kids! It helps them develop their vocabulary.
Great post to help parents understand just right books for kids! Sharing this!
Thanks so much for sharing Samantha!