3rd Grade

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Four children step through a wardrobe into a world of eternal winter, talking animals, and an unforgettable battle between good and evil. One of the greatest classics ever written.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A pilot stranded in the desert meets a small prince from another planet. Deceptively simple, profoundly wise — a book that stays with readers for life.

Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
A trumpeter swan born without a voice finds his own way to communicate and make his mark on the world. Gentle, funny, and full of heart.

Stuart Little by E.B. White
A mouse born into a human family sets off on a grand adventure in search of his dearest friend. Charming and quietly wonderful.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
A girl tumbles down a rabbit hole into a world of impossible logic and unforgettable characters. A masterpiece of imagination that never ages.

Bambi by Felix Salten
The life of a young deer in the forest, from birth through the seasons. A beautiful, sometimes heartbreaking story about growing up in the natural world.

The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
A boy and a talking horse escape from a harsh land and journey toward Narnia. One of the most exciting adventures in the Chronicles of Narnia series.

Paddle to the Sea by Holling C. Holling
A carved wooden canoe makes a remarkable journey from the Canadian wilderness to the Atlantic Ocean. A unique blend of story and geography.

The Moffats by Eleanor Estes
The warm, funny story of a fatherless family making the best of things in a small Connecticut town. Full of humor and heart.

The Real Thief by William Steig
A loyal goose is falsely accused of theft. A short, powerful story about justice, guilt, and doing the right thing.

Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
The original tale of a wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy — richer, stranger, and more wonderful than any adaptation.