Children's Books for 2nd Graders

We believe every child deserves access to quality reading materials that nurture a lifelong love of learning. Find kids books online designed for 2nd graders ages 6-7. Our children’s books feature digraphs, syllable patterns, and longer stories. Explore picture books, storybooks, and read aloud stories that build fluency for second grade readers.
Free Family Decodable Reader with ow Words | I Love My Mom

I Love My Mom

4.6 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Meet a little kid who loves their mom more than anything! Mom knows how to do so many amazing things - from cooking yummy lunches to growing beautiful plants and even riding bikes. Every day brings a new adventure and something new to learn together. But what special skills will this child discover along the way? And what will make Mom the proudest of all?
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Free Adventure Decodable Reader with ee Words | In the Deep

In the Deep

4.6 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Anika wants to explore the sea, but she’s a little scared. With encouragement from her mum, she takes a deep breath and ducks her head underwater. What begins as a nervous first try soon becomes an incredible adventure! She discovers floating algae, a baby turtle, and even a flying fish. When she finds a colorful reef full of amazing creatures, Anika can hardly believe her eyes. What other surprises are waiting for her in the deep?
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Free Decodable Reader with ES Plurals | A Tall Tale

A Tall Tale

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
The girl in the story is made out of air and is mostly invisible. One day, she decides to go to school and starts to draw, scaring a boy half to death. The boy decides to paint her face so that he can see her better.
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Free Decodable Reader with ew Words | Bird in a Cage

Bird in a Cage

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
The boy, Ben, loves birds and his dad gets him a new one each day. One day, Ben notices that his new birds don’t want to sing and he feels sad. He asks his dad to let the birds go and they do.
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Adventure Decodable Reader with es Plurals | Farmer Ned Starts Off

Farmer Ned Starts Off

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Ned has just built a brand new house with help from his magical Book, but now he wants something more—he wants to grow his own food! The Book tells him he’ll need seeds, tools, and water to make it happen. But farming is hard work! Ned must craft a hoe, clear the land, and carry heavy buckets of water from the beach. Can Ned turn dry, dusty dirt into a real farm?
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Free Adventure Decodable Reader with 'oo' | Girl of the Forest

Girl of the Forest

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
I live in a hut in the forest with my parents. I see a white deer and follow it into the trees, where I also see a pangolin and a bear. We then see an elephant and hide in a cave to keep dry.
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Free Decodable Reader with aw au Words | He Can Draw

He Can Draw

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Paul loves to draw! Every day after school, he creates amazing pictures in his big art books. Today, he starts with three circles - one big and two small. Then he adds a box shape, some legs, and a big smile. What could he be drawing? Follow along as Paul builds his mystery picture shape by shape. Can you guess what it will be before he finishes?
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Free Science Decodable Reader with -le, -al, -el, -il | Magnet Magic!

Magnet Magic!

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Rin discovers a mysterious black block in her brother’s desk drawer that makes objects stick to it! She tests it on everything around her—pens, staplers, rulers, and even the family cat. What is this magical object, and why does it only work on some things? Join Rin on her exciting journey of discovery!
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Free Decodable Reader with ai, ay Words | Make it Rain

Make it Rain

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Kaa lives in a dry land where nothing grows. His special job is to walk from place to place, singing songs to call the clouds and rain. One day, he hears a mysterious thumping sound behind him. When he turns around, he discovers a dinosaur who loves his music! Together, they sing to the sky. Will their song be powerful enough to bring the rain and change their dry land forever?
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Adventure Decodable Reader with aw au Words | Pumpkin Hunt

Pumpkin Hunt

4.5 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
When the Mage wakes up at dawn, there’s trouble in the square - mobs are lurking and there are no golems to protect everyone! The only way to make more golems is to find pumpkins, but there aren’t any left. The Mage and his pals Jill and Dr Can Do set off on an urgent pumpkin hunt. Flying high like a hawk, the Mage spots something promising. Will they find enough pumpkins to save their home from the mobs?
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Kids Books for Second Grade Readers

Kids books for 2nd graders support children ages 6-7 as they move toward independent reading. These children's books feature longer sentences and more complex stories while maintaining phonics-based text patterns. Books for kids at this stage help bridge the gap between early readers and chapter books.

Picture Books for Ages 6-7

Picture books continue to support 2nd grade readers by combining illustrations with detailed narratives. The best picture books for ages 6-7 introduce more characters, dialogue, and plot structure. Picture story books for second graders balance visual engagement with text that builds fluency and comprehension skills.

Online Story Books for 2nd Graders

Online story books provide 2nd graders with flexible reading practice across devices. English story books online reading helps children ages 6-7 build stamina and confidence through leveled text. Online childrens books to read at this level include stories children can read independently or with support.

Storybooks and Read Aloud Books

Storybooks for second graders feature developed plots and vocabulary matched to ages 6-7 reading abilities. Story read aloud options model proper pronunciation and expression for growing readers. Childrens story books in this collection support books for elementary students building reading independence.

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