Animal Books for 3rd Graders

We believe every child deserves access to quality reading materials that nurture a lifelong love of learning. Find the best animal books for 3rd graders featuring wildlife and beloved pets. These children’s books for ages 7-8 combine fascinating creature stories with grade-appropriate reading levels perfect for elementary students.
Free Decodable Reader with Silent W Words | Cat's House

Cat's House

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Meet a very confident cat who has some strong opinions about life! This fluffy feline believes the house belongs to HIM, and the family are just his pets. He knows the best napping spots, catches every mouse that dares enter, and has big plans for the annoying boy next door. But what happens when you think you’re the boss of everything? Discover the hilarious world through the eyes of one very proud cat!
Animals Humor Family <wr>
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Humor Decodable Reader with <ough> | There Are Ants!

There Are Ants!

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Have you ever wondered what ants do all day? Follow along as curious ants search your home looking for food! They explore cupboards, sniff out sweet treats, and discover unexpected treasures. But will they find enough to bring back to their colony? Join this adventure to see where these tiny explorers go next!
Animals Nature Humor <ough>
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Free Decodable Reader with Silent W Words | Little Vet

Little Vet

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Meg is a caring vet who helps all the animals in the jungle. When she runs out of a special healing herb, she ventures deep into the wild to find more. The journey is tricky, with roots to climb and puddles to dodge. Along the way, she meets animals who need her help—a monkey with an itch, a bird with a hurt leg, and a hungry baby deer. Will Meg have enough medicine left to bring home?
Animals Adventure Friendship <wr>
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Adventure Decodable Reader with Soft c | Ned's Piggy Tale

Ned's Piggy Tale

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Ned has built a cozy home and planted wheat with help from his magic book. But when he discovers strange orange plants called carrots, an unexpected visitor follows him home - a hungry pig! Now Ned must build a safe place for his new animal friend and protect it from the dangerous monsters that come out at night. Can Ned keep his pigs safe and grow enough carrots to feed them all?
Adventure Animals Fantasy Minecraft Soft-c
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Mystery Decodable Reader with gh Words | Forbidden Book Club 9

Forbidden Book Club Issue Nine: The Belly of the Beast

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When four friends discover a notice board filled with missing person reports, they notice something strange - every disappearance is connected to water. Following the river to investigate, disaster strikes when a giant crocodile swallows Skink whole! But instead of danger, she finds something incredible inside - a hidden world with over a hundred people and amazing animals. What is this mysterious creature really doing, and can Skink help her friends understand the truth?
Mystery Adventure Animals <gh>
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Christmas Decodable Reader with Silent G Words | Snow!

Snow!

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When Tip the dog wakes up to a strange smell in the air, he discovers something magical has happened overnight — the world is covered in snow! Excited beyond belief, Tip and his friends Brat Cat and Fig Pig decide it’s time for Christmas decorations. But while building snowmen and hanging lights, another mysterious scent drifts through the cold air. Something sweet and spicy is waiting at the bottom of the hill. What could it be, and who made it?
Christmas Friendship Animals <gn>
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Nature Decodable Reader with 'ei' Words | Bat Box

Bat Box

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Jack is a pumpkin who lives on Zom’s farm, and he’s looking for ways to make the farm even better. He starts by bringing in bees to help the flowers grow and birds to eat pesky grubs. But Zom has one more challenge for Jack - can he find a way to attract bats to the bright, open farm? Bats like dark, cozy spaces, and the farm doesn’t have any! What clever solution will Jack come up with?
Nature Animals STEM Minecraft <ei>
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Minecraft Decodable Reader with /ʒ/ Sound (si) | Cub

Cub

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Jack loves playing with Bones and Starfang, but they aren’t really his pets. He wants an animal of his very own! While walking through a snowy land, Jack discovers an adorable polar bear cub all alone on the ice. The friendly cub comes right up to chat with him, and Jack feels an instant connection. But then a terrible smell fills the air and something BIG is coming. What will Jack do when he discovers who the cub really belongs to?
Animals Adventure Minecraft <si>
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Free Adventure Decodable Reader with ph Words | Girl of the Forest

Girl of the Forest

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A young girl lives deep in the forest with her family, where life is simple but full of wonder. One day, while playing with her pet piglet, she spots a mysterious white deer that seems to call her deeper into the woods. She chases after it, meeting amazing animals along the way—a scaly pangolin, a honey-loving bear, and a curious elephant. But when a sudden storm traps her in a cave, darkness falls. Will she find her way back home?
Adventure Animals Nature <ph>
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Adventure Decodable Reader with Silent W Words | Stop the Raid

Stop the Raid

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Brat Cat is trading in the village when suddenly the alarm bell rings—pillagers are attacking! The frightened villagers scatter as Brat Cat grabs her bow to defend them. But as she fights off wave after wave of enemies, something even more terrifying appears. Can Brat Cat save the village from this unexpected threat?
Adventure Fantasy Animals Minecraft <wr>
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Animal Books for Third Graders

Our animal kids books for 3rd graders feature fascinating creatures from around the world, perfect for ages 7-8. These children's books about pets, wildlife, and exotic animals capture young imaginations while building reading skills. Each book combines beautiful illustrations with vocabulary that third graders can read confidently.

Animal Picture Books Ages 7-8

Discover our collection of animal picture books designed for ages 7-8. These online children's books introduce young readers to beloved animals through heartwarming tales. Perfect for kids who love creatures big and small, our storybooks nurture empathy and curiosity while strengthening comprehension for third grade readers.

Best Animal Stories for 3rd Grade

These animal stories are crafted specifically for 3rd graders ready for richer narratives about wildlife. Children's story books help kids learn about different animals while practicing reading fluency. Our picture books feature engaging animal characters that motivate elementary students to develop a love for reading and nature.

Animal Children's Books Online

Access our animal books for kids online anytime for your third grader. Available as PDF children's books for easy reading on any device, these stories are perfect for classroom use or home reading. Our online childrens books offer captivating animal tales that keep 3rd graders entertained while developing literacy skills.

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