3rd Grade Read Alouds


I was moved to third grade this year, so I needed a fresh batch of read alouds.  After all, I have some former students in my class, and I didn't want to reread any chapter books to them!

After thinking back on books I loved as a kid and asking other teachers for recommendations, I purchased the following books for my classroom:

How to Be Cool in the Third Grade

 Judy Moody is in a Mood

 The One and Only Ivan

 Because of Winn Dixie

 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

 The Witches


Those may last me through this semester, but I already have some great options lined up for the spring semester! The following books were recommended to me by other 3rd grade teachers that I totally trust. (A * denotes books I have read and completely approve of!)

How to Eat Fried Worms*

 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory*

 Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy

 Lemonade Wars

 Lone Bean

 The Wild Robot

 Third Grade Angels

 Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing*
Did I leave any of your favorites off of my list?! Let me know in a comment below!






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  1. UnknownAugust 16, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    I love Third Grade Angels! I'd add Matilda and the wayside school books. I'm switching from third to second this year. Any second grade recommendations?

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    1. School and the CityAugust 16, 2017 at 9:00 PM

      Hi! Thanks! To my second graders, I always read the Wayside School series, LuLu Walks the Dog, Holes, Skinnybones, and Fudge-a-Mania. I also enjoyed reading Junie B books around the holidays. They are quick (and hilarious) reads for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Valentine's Day!

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