This list was created by the Third Grade teachers in Greeneville City Schools as a resource for parents and other teachers.  These books have been used by these teachers for reading aloud and have brought much enjoyment to children.  Some of thee books come in a series or have multiple titles by the same author.  In general, the teachers recommend all of the books by the authors listed below.

Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky          Faith Ringgold

Because of Winn Dixie          Kate DiCamilo

The Tale of Despereaux        Kate DiCamilo

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything         Linda Williams

George's Marvelous Medicine          Roald Dahl

The Moue and the Motorcycle          Beverly Cleary

The Box Car Children Series         Gertrude Chandler Warner

Charlotte's Web          E.B. White

Chrysanthemum          Kevin Henkes

How to be Cool in the Third Grade          Betsy Duffey

Freckle Juice          Judy Blume