Fourth Grade Book List

Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai – J F LAI

It is a touching laugh-out-loud illustrated middle-grade novel about an eleven-year-old boy’s immigration experience, his annoying little brother, and their cake-baking hijinks!
My Life as a Potato by Arianne Costner – J F COS

When Ben Hardy is forced to become the school’s mascot, Steve the Spud, he wants to keep the embarrassing gig a secret at all costs.
Willa and the Whale by Chad Morris – J F MOR

Twelve-year-old Willa, grieving the loss of her mother, a renowned marine biologist, discovers she can talk to whales.
Iggy (series) by Annie Barrows – J F BAR

Meet nine-year-old Iggy Frangi. He is not a bad kid; he’s really not. Okay, so he’s done a few (a few is anything up to 100) bad things. Follow his hilarious adventures as he begins to discover the consequences of his choices.
Stay by Bobbie Pyron – J F PYR

This is the story of Piper, a girl who just moved into a homeless shelter in a new city, and Baby, a dog who lives in the park with his person. When Baby loses his person, it is up to Piper to make sure Baby is not taken away for good.
Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson – J F WAT

The Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan’s father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones.
Awesome Dog 5000 (series) by Justin Dean – J F DEA
Three best friends discover Awesome Dog 5000, a robotic dog with very real power-ups. Awesome Dog can “bark” a sonic boom, “walk” at speeds over three hundred miles per hour, and “fetch” with an atomic cannon.
The Unicorn Rescue Society (series) by Adam Gidwitz – J F GID

Elliot and Uchenna are about to become part of a secret group of adventurers, The Unicorn Rescue Society, whose goal is to protect and defend the world’s mythical creatures.
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate – J F APP

When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant recently added to the mall; he decides that he must find her a better life.
A Thousand Minutes to Sunlight by Jen White – J F WHI

To stave off the anxiety plaguing her, Cora counts the minutes that fill her day and searches for a lost treasure near her home in California, but the sudden arrival of her long-lost uncle threatens to upend her carefully constructed existence.
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom by Matthew Swanson – J F SWA

Literal-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie, and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he’s willing to wait…A madcap adventure about the perils of patience.
Planet Omar (series) by Zanib Mian – J F MIA

Meet Omar, a Muslim boy with a huge imagination! He tries his best to stay out of trouble, but sometimes it finds him!
Boy-Crazy Stacey (Babysitters Club) by Gale Galligan – GRAPHIC J BAB

Accompanying the Pike family during a two-week vacation to the Jersey Shore, baby-sitter Stacey falls head over heels for a handsome lifeguard despite Mary Anne’s warning that he is too old for her.
Pawcasso by Remy Lai – GRAPHIC J LAI

One day, eleven-year-old Jo saw a dog carrying a basket in his teeth trotting down the road. Jo follows Pawcasso, and from that day on, everyone thought she was the dog’s owner. Excited to make new friends, Jo reluctantly hides the truth and agrees to let “her” dog model for a kids’ art class. What could go wrong?
Mellybean and the Giant Monster by Mike White – GRAPHIC J WHI

While trying to bury a shoe in the backyard, a young dog who lives with two humans and three cats is transported to a world filled with magic, adventure, and one giant, grumpy monster.
Camping with Unicorns by Dana Simpson – GRAPHIC J SIM

Phoebe and her best friend, unicorn Marigold, go camping during summer vacation and meet a unicorn named Alabaster while exploring the woods.
When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson – GRAPHIC J JAM

Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp. When an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother.
Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change by Robin Stevenson – J 303.4 STE

Every activist started as a kid…This book features moving, relatable, and genuine childhood biographies of Martin Luther King, Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists.
The Science Behind Basketball (STEM in the Summer Olympics Series) by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst – J 796.323 FRE

Discover the STEM concepts behind basketball while learning about the motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes’ clothing and gear.
Pounce! A How to Speak Cat Training Guide by Tracey West – J 636.8088 WES

A fun, easy-to-use guide for families who are bringing home a kitten for the first time or just want to teach their longtime feline some basic or corrective training and tricks they can do with their cats.
Do You Know Where the Animals Live?: Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around Us by Peter Wohlleben – J 591 WHO

In this highly visual, fun, and interactive book, kids will study all sorts of animals through a mix of at-home activities, facts, stories, and pictures.
The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids by Merriam Garcia – J 636.7 GAR

Readers learn about the history, appearance, and behavior of various breeds. Features include notes about dog care, colorful photographs, fact boxes, and information about AKC breed groups.