5th grade Picture Book books
13 books in the picture book genre commonly assigned to 5th gradestudents — every title’s grade range covers 5th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
Reading difficulty: the typical 5th grade text-complexity band is 740–1010L (Common Core Appendix A). Of the 1 picture book titles here with a Lexile score, 0 are grade-level, 1 is more accessible, and 0 are stretch texts. Match a book to your reader’s measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
13 5th grade picture book books
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A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central KitchenErin Frankel
Basket BallKadir Nelson
Because of You, John LewisAndrea Davis Pinkney
Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for LatinosNathalie Alonso
Ernö Rubik and His Magic CubeKerry Aradhya
Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the HolocaustElisa Boxer
Introducing Sandwina: The Strongest Woman in the World!Vicki Conrad
LocomotiveBrian Floca
Pedro's Yo-Yos: How a Filipino Immigrant Came to America and Changed the World of ToysRob Peñas
Radiant ChildJavaka Steptoe
The Girl Who Figured It OutMinda Dentler
The Giving TreeShel Silverstein · 530L
The Invention of Hugo CabretBrian Selznick
Picture Book books at other grades
Kindergarten · 1st grade · 2nd grade · 3rd grade · 4th grade · 6th grade
Other 5th grade genres
Middle Grade Fiction · Realistic Fiction · Middle Grade Fantasy · Fantasy · Middle Grade Graphic Novel · Historical Fiction · Nonfiction · Adventure
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Frequently asked questions
What picture book books are good for 5th grade students?
13 picture book books have a grade range that covers 5th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these picture book books grade-appropriate for 5th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 5th grade. The typical 5th grade text-complexity band is 740–1010L (Common Core Appendix A); of the 1 books here with a Lexile score, 0 are grade-level, 1 more accessible, and 0 a stretch. Match a book to your reader's measured Lexile rather than to the grade alone.
How many picture book books are on the 5th grade list?
This page lists 13 5th grade picture book titles, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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