Finding age-appropriate 3rd grade reading books can be an exciting journey for both you and your young reader! Some great titles to consider include "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary, "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" by Judy Blume, or "The Magic Tree House" series by Mary Pope Osborne. Roald Dahl’s classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is also a great choice. Other popular picks include "The Name of this Book is Secret" by Pseudonymous Bosch, "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, and "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis.
For non-fiction, explore Eric Carle’s "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", "What Do People Do All Day" by Richard Scarry, or biographies of inspiring figures in history such as Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Mahatma Gandhi.
If looking for something longer, consider books like "The Saturdays" by Elizabeth Enright and "Holes" by Louis Sachar. For action and adventure, check out "The Hardy Boys Secret Files" series or Roald Dahl’s "James and the Giant Peach".
Your public library is also a great source of 3rd grade reading books, so take your child there to find fun and exciting new titles!