Books for Young Learners organized by F/P levels
ALL English BYL books are officially leveled according to The F&P Text Level Gradient™, a widely-used and trusted tool for text selection for small group instruction. These levels indicate progress for readers along a continuum. BYL books have value for shared, guided, and independent reading.
Photographer: Rhonda Cox
Description:
A sheep gets a haircut for spring.
(Informational)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 9
INT Level: 14
Page Count: 12 12
Word Count: 107 132
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Illustrated by Teri Sloat
Description:
Once both the fox and the bear had long, bushy tails. This folktale tells how the bear lost his.
(Traditional Literature)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 13
INT Level:
Page Count: 12
Word Count: 163
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Photographer: Lynda Cohen / Janice Boland
Description:
A brief story about concrete, how it is made, and its many uses.
(Informational)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent
RR / DLL Level:
INT Level: 17
Page Count: 16
Word Count: 123
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Illustrated by Viki Woodworth
Description:
A literal interpretation of the expression “digging to china.”
(Realistic Fiction)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent
RR / DLL Level: 14
INT Level:
Page Count: 12
Word Count: 108
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Illustrated by Brock Nicol
Description:
Henry delights guests at a birthday party with his special tricks.
(Realistic Fiction)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 11
INT Level:
Page Count: 12
Word Count: 162
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Illustrated by Patrick Kelley
Description:
Big sister assists in getting her little brother to talk.
(Realistic Fiction)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 14
INT Level:
Page Count: 16
Word Count: 204
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Photographer: Jule-Ann Lattimer
Description:
A child enjoys a day looking at cars with his dad.
(Informational)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 13
INT Level:
Page Count: 12
Word Count: 79
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Illustrated by Cathy Morrison
Description:
A hardy little dandelion floats its fluff over a city sidewalk.
(Realistic Fiction)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 13
INT Level:
Page Count: 12
Word Count: 191
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Illustrated by Neesa Becker
Description:
How a frightened little fish avoids becoming a tasty snack for a bigger fish.
(Informational)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 14
INT Level:
Page Count: 12
Word Count: 133
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Illustrated by Judith Prowse Buskirk
Description:
How a teacher spent her summer vacation.
(Realistic Fiction)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 13
INT Level:
Page Count: 12
Word Count: 79
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Illustrated by Ann Barrow
Description:
A little girl gets a haircut.
(Realistic Fiction)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 13 14
INT Level:
Page Count: 16 16
Word Count: 134 177
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Illustrated by Susan Hartung
Description:
Some students come to the aid of their bird-loving teacher.
(Realistic Fiction)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2 1-2
Reading Stage: Fluent
RR / DLL Level: 15 10
INT Level:
Page Count: 12 12
Word Count: 122 144
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Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung
Description:
Grandma’s pancakes are sure to please, except when blown away by a great big sneeze.
(Fiction)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 13 14
INT Level:
Page Count: 12 12
Word Count: 99 109
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Description:
A hardy little dandelion floats its fluff over a city sidewalk.
(Realistic Fiction)
FP Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 14
INT Level:
Page Count: 12
Word Count: 132
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Illustrated by Neesa Becker
Description:
A turtle comes ashore to dig her nest and lay her eggs.
(Informational)
F/P Level: H
Grade Level: 1-2 1-2
Reading Stage: Early
RR / DLL Level: 13 9
INT Level:
Page Count: 16 16
Word Count: 85 86
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