Can you recommend some 3rd grade fiction stories?

One is 'Charlotte's Web'. It has a simple yet touching plot about a pig and a spider's friendship. Another is 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'. It's about a naughty rabbit who gets into trouble in Mr. McGregor's garden.

Well, 'The Little Match Girl' is a poignant Christmas story. It's about a poor little girl selling matches on a cold Christmas Eve. There's also 'The Elves and the Shoemaker'. The shoemaker is poor but then some elves come and help him make beautiful shoes at night. And 'The Legend of the Candy Cane' which explains the meaning behind the candy cane in relation to Christmas.

Well, 'The Little Prince' can also be considered. It tells the story of a little prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting different characters. It contains deep thoughts in a simple and accessible way for 3rd graders, which can help them understand some important values like friendship and love.

Sure. 'The Little Red Hen' is a great 3rd grade short story. It's about a hen who finds some wheat and asks other animals for help to plant, harvest and make bread, but they all refuse. In the end, she does it all by herself and doesn't share the bread with those lazy animals.

Sure. 'Charlotte's Web' is a great one. It tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. It's full of heartwarming moments and beautiful language that 3rd graders can easily understand.

Another is 'I Survived' series. These books are set during various historical events like natural disasters or wars from the perspective of a child. For example, 'I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906'. They are exciting and educational for 3rd graders.

'Number the Stars' is also an excellent choice. It's set during World War II and follows a girl's journey as she helps her Jewish friend. It's a great way for 3rd graders to learn about that difficult time in history. The story is full of adventure and courage, and the characters are very relatable for kids at that age.

Sure. 'Frog and Toad Are Friends' is a great 3rd grade fiction book. It has simple but heartwarming stories about the friendship between Frog and Toad. 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak is also a classic. The story of Max and his journey to the land of the wild things is both exciting and a bit spooky. And 'The Tale of Despereaux' by Kate DiCamillo is very good. It's about a brave little mouse in a big adventure.

One great 3rd grade realistic fiction book is 'Because of Winn - Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a girl who befriends a dog and through that friendship, she also makes new human friends. Another is 'Ramona the Pest' by Beverly Cleary. Ramona is a very relatable character for 3rd graders as she gets into all sorts of small - scale adventures and mishaps. And 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate is also a wonderful choice. It's about a gorilla living in a shopping mall and his journey towards a better life.

Another good one is 'Zita the Spacegirl'. It's about a girl named Zita who gets transported to another planet and has to use her wits to survive and find her way back home. The story is exciting and the illustrations are cool.