A third one could be 'The Three Little Pigs'. The first two pigs build their houses out of straw and sticks respectively, which are not very strong. The third pig builds his house out of bricks. When the big bad wolf comes, he can blow down the first two houses but not the third. This story tells kids to be prepared and build things with care.
One interesting 3rd grade level story could be 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. The hare is very fast but overconfident. The tortoise is slow but steady. In the end, the tortoise wins because the hare takes a nap during the race. It teaches kids about the value of perseverance.
There is also 'The Little Red Hen'. The little red hen finds some grains of wheat and asks her friends for help to plant, harvest and make bread. But they all refuse. So she does it all by herself and doesn't share the bread with those who didn't help. It shows the importance of hard work and helping others.
The 'Magic Tree House' series is also suitable. It takes kids on different adventures through time and space. Each book has an exciting plot that can keep young readers engaged. The vocabulary used is just right for third graders learning to read more complex texts.
There are quite a few. 'Frog and Toad' is a popular one. The simple yet endearing tales of Frog and Toad's friendship are easy for 3rd graders to understand. 'Stuart Little' is also at this reading level. It tells the story of a mouse - like boy who has many adventures in a human world. And 'Because of Winn - Dixie' is about a girl and her dog, Winn - Dixie, and how they form a special bond while also getting to know the people in their small town.
One 3rd grade halloween story could be about a little witch who loses her broom on halloween night. She has to search all over the spooky town for it. Along the way, she meets friendly ghosts who help her look. In the end, she finds her broom in a pumpkin patch and is able to fly home just in time for the big halloween party.
There's the story of 'The Secret Garden'. A 3rd - grade girl finds an abandoned garden and with her friends, she brings it back to life. It's a story about friendship and the beauty of nature. Also, 'The Talking Rabbit'. A rabbit that can talk befriends a lonely 3rd - grader and they go on adventures together in the woods. Then there's 'The Star - Catcher'. A child tries to catch a falling star and in the process, learns about the magic of the night sky.
One interesting 3rd grade short story could be 'The Little Red Hen'. In this story, the little red hen does all the work like planting the wheat, harvesting it, and making the bread while the other animals just watch. It teaches kids about the value of hard work.
There's also 'The Three Little Pigs'. The three pigs build different houses - one of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks. When the big bad wolf comes, only the pig in the brick house is safe. It shows the value of planning and building well. It's a great story for 3rd graders as it's easy to understand and has a clear moral.
One common theme is friendship. In stories like 'Charlotte's Web', the friendship between Wilbur and Charlotte is central. Another theme is hard work, as seen in 'The Little Red Hen'. Also, kindness is a theme, like in 'The Good Samaritan' - type stories at this level where characters show kindness to those in need.
Perhaps there are adventure stories. It could be about a group of 3rd graders exploring a forest near their school and finding a hidden path that leads to a magical place with strange and wonderful creatures. They then have to find their way back home, learning about courage and problem - solving along the way.
There are many. For example, the story about a brave little mouse who ventures out to find food for his family. It shows the importance of courage.
Some popular 3rd grade level novels include 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It's a heartwarming story about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. Another is 'The Magic Tree House' series by Mary Pope Osborne. These books take the main characters, Jack and Annie, on various adventures through time. 'Junie B. Jones' by Barbara Park is also well - loved. Junie B. is a spunky and funny little girl that kids can easily relate to.