3rd grade books about Stories in Rhyme

5 books commonly assigned to 3rd grade students explore stories in rhyme— every title’s grade range covers 3rd grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.

What this list holds: All 5 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 3rd grade, first published between 1989 and 2010.

5 3rd grade books about stories in rhyme

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  1. My Little Sister Ate One Hare

    Bill Grossman

    Cited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers counting and poetry.

  2. The Monster Who Ate My Peas

    Danny Schnitzlein

    Cited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers food habits, monsters and peas.

  3. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

    Bill Martin Jr.

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers alphabet, alphabet rhymes and alphabet books.

  4. Falling for Rapunzel

    Leah Wilcox

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers characters in literature and humorous stories.

  5. The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School

    Laura Murray

    Cited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers schools, cookies and picture books for children.

Stories in Rhyme books at other grades

Kindergarten · 1st grade · 2nd grade

Other 3rd grade themes

Friendship · Family · Humor · Humorous Stories · Courage · Schools · Imagination · Dogs

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Frequently asked questions

What stories in rhyme books are good for 3rd grade students?

5 books exploring stories in rhyme have a grade range that covers 3rd 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 stories in rhyme books grade-appropriate for 3rd grade?

Every title's grade range covers 3rd grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.

How many stories in rhyme books are on the 3rd grade list?

This page lists 5 3rd grade titles about stories in rhyme, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.

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