US  Reading Level

ESL Reading Level (CEFR)

Title

Author

Synopsis

 2–3

A1

My Father’s Dragon

Ruth Stiles Gannett

A young boy, who runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon.

 2–3

A1

The Adventures of Buster Bear

Thornton W. Burgess

Buster Bear comes to live in the Green Forest, the bully bear stirs up quite a commotion, for bears haven't lived in the forest for years

 2–3

A1

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel

Thornton W. Burgess

Chatterer, the cheeky red squirrel, as he navigates the challenges of the Green Forest. The story explores themes of fear, friendship, and the consequences of one's actions 

 2–3

A1

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

Thornton W. Burgess

An engaging story follows Grandfather Frog's humorous and adventurous journey into the world outside his beloved Smiling Pool. 

 2–3

A1

The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad

Thornton W. Burgess

The life of Old Mr. Toad and his various adventures, set within the backdrop of nature and its inhabitants.

 2–3

A1

The Adventures of Peter Cottontail

Thornton W. Burgess

The book revolves around themes of identity, friendship, and the clever antics of its protagonist, Peter Rabbit, as he navigates various adventures in his natural environment.

 2–3

A1

The Adventures of Reddy Fox 

Thornton W. Burgess

This engaging tale follows the mischievous antics of Reddy Fox, exploring themes of cleverness, bravery, and the consequences of overconfidence. 

 2–3

A2

The Velveteen Rabbit

Margery Williams 

A stuffed rabbit and his relationship with the young boy who owns him, the little Rabbit ponders the question of what he is and whether he is real. 

 2–3

A2

Winnie the Pooh 

A. A. Milne

 A magical story of Winnie the Pooh as the story begins Christopher Robin is going down the stairs ….