Captivating Books Every Fourth Grade Classroom Needs

Mr. Wolf. Mr. Shark. Mr. Snake. Mr. Piranha. They're bad guys, everybody knows that. They're scary and dangerous and...well, just bad. But these guys want to be heroes. And they're going to prove it by doing good deeds, like rescuing those dogs from the city pound. Will the Bad Guys become the Good Guys when the dust settles?

The killer whale has a huge jaw with about fifty teeth, each almost four inches long! But if the killer whale loses a tooth, it will never grow back. The great white shark, on the other hand, has several rows of razor-sharp teeth, and it can lose more than 3,000 teeth in its lifetime, growing them back again and again. But teeth aren't everything, as readers will soon realize. This easy-to-read book lets kids guess which ocean predator really rules under the waves!

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes.

P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him!

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!

From the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition.

A semiautobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about frenemies, fitting in, and finding your voice.

Instagram sensation and Tapas webcomic superstar Cassandra Calin makes her long-form debut with this funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic novel about change.

A funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic memoir about breaking out, battling puberty, and braving complicated friendships.

Three friends discover magic and mayhem around every corner of their school in this brand-new illustrated series from New Yorker cartoonist and NAACP Image Award nominee Liz Montague that's perfect for fans of Witchlings and The Wizards of Waverly Place.

Harriet the Spy meets Front Desk in this funny, surprising graphic novel by Booki Vivat, author-illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Frazzled series.

The magic of the New York Times and PW bestselling Whatever After series comes to life in this brand-new graphic novel adaptation that will appeal to fans of the BSC and Wings of Fire alike! Fractured fairy tales have never been this fun.

Bay Ann doesn't think she's a star--she knows it! Now how does she prove it to the rest of the world? This is a hilarious graphic novel about friendship, fame, and fighting for control of your own story, perfect for fans of Nat Enough, Click, and Invisible.

Thrilling graphic novel adaptations of the bestselling "I Survived" series!

Introduce students to E.B. White's Newbery Award-winning classic that has been warming the hearts of young readers for generations.

The story of the Titanic will come alive for students in this historical fiction adventure about a young boy's experience aboard this mighty ocean liner.

Joe and Ryan are from very different places and don't think they have anything in common, until they're both up against the same school bully. This novel will inspire discussions around bullying, teamwork, and the school experience.

Steven Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he only cares about one thing - the Dodgers. Steve's love for the baseball team is passed down to him from his father. The two of them spend hours reading the sports pages and listening to games on the radio. Aside from an occasional run-in with his teacher, life is pretty simple for Steve.

This story of a fourteen-year-old Malawi boy who figures out how to bring electricity to his village will inspire students to work hard and dream big.

When her grandfather registers to vote while living in segregated Mississippi, an African-American girl begins to understand why he insists that she attend school. An insightful look at an important chapter of American history.

Fenway is a Jack Russell terrier who's facing a world of changes when his family moves to the suburbs. Perfect for discussions around changes and new experiences, friendship, and, of course, pets.

Class 507 is the worst class Ms. Bryce has ever taught. And she would know -- she's been teaching forever. They are so terrible that when a science experiment goes disastrously wrong (again), Ms. Bryce has had it and quits in the middle of the lesson. But through a mix-up, the school office never finds out. Which means ... Class 507 is teacher-free!

Students will learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his heroic accomplishments in this inspiring biography. Just right for Black History Month and units on the Civil Rights movement, segregation and integration, and bravery.

A mouse, a rat, and a girl embark on an unforgettable journey in this whimsical novel from award-winning author Kate DiCamillo. Perfect for classroom read-alouds.

Cleopatra Edison Oliver is an entrepreneur. But what will happen when her class "passion project" goes awry? Themes of friendship, fitting in, an entrepreneurship make this an engaging read.

A timeless tale by the incomparable award-winning author Kate DiCamillo, students will be swept away on the extraordinary journey of a china rabbit named Edward Tulane.

A stunning thriller from a bestselling author about a girl who must escape to freedom after the Berlin Wall divides her family.

Full of humor and drama that will ring true for elementary-school children, this brief novel captures the mix of emotions and experiences that accompanies the transition to fourth grade, or any grade. 

This 2007 Newbery Honor Book is a humorous and heartwarming debut about feeling different and finding acceptance.