Children's Books for 2nd Graders
Puppy's Birthday
Meet Kara and her playful puppy Pip! When Kara discovers that Pip is turning one year old, she and her mum head to town to plan a surprise birthday party. But Pip has heard the exciting news and has his own plans! He sets off to invite all his animal friends—birds, rabbits, and turtles—to celebrate with him. What will happen when Kara returns home with a big birthday cake? Who will end up being the most surprised?
Sun?
We love days when it rains. We can play in the puddles, lay out in the rain, and sing in the rain. At home, we can relax with a hot drink and a good book. The sun is up and it’s time to enjoy the day!
Tag
Steve and Alex are playing tag, and Steve is it! Alex runs off to find the perfect hiding spot. Steve searches everywhere - but finding Alex is harder than he thought! First he spots a grey dog, then a cat from the farm, and even a hen in a hole. Will Steve ever find Alex? Can you help him spot where she’s hiding?
Tears
My big sister is really cool and I want to do everything that she does. Even though she sometimes cries while chopping onions, she’s still really brave and I look up to her.
The Big Red Flower
There is a big red flower in the jungle who is a bit odd. The other flowers don’t much like her, but she doesn’t care. She’s the biggest flower in the world!
The Dragonfly Net
When Kim and you need to catch an insect for a school project, you spot a speedy dragonfly on the playground. Your hands are too slow—but what if you could use nature itself to help? Discover how teamwork and clever thinking can solve the trickiest problems. Will you manage to catch the dragonfly without hurting its delicate wings?
The Giant Wants to Play
A giant boy named Sen just wants to find some friends to play with. But he tends to scare regular sized kids. Will he find a way to make friends with them?
The Iron Golem
Jack discovers a lonely iron golem walking in endless circles near his farm. The massive creature seems lost and confused, with no purpose. Jack wants to help it find its way, but how can a boy move something so heavy and strong? What clever plan will Jack come up with to guide the golem to where it belongs?
The Mouse Who Reads
Ting is no ordinary mouse—instead of searching for crumbs, he sneaks into houses to read books! When his little brother Tang tags along, Ting discovers Tang would rather eat the pages than read them. Ting decides to teach Tang how to read, but there’s one big problem: a hungry cat lives in the house! Can the two mouse brothers escape the cat’s claws and share the joy of reading together?
The Princess and the Dragon
A princess lives in a tall tower, and every night her beautiful singing floats down to the town below. The townsfolk say she’s being held captive by a fearsome two-headed dragon! When a brave knight arrives with his shining armor and swift horse, he’s ready to rescue her. But is the princess really a prisoner? And is the dragon truly as vicious as the townspeople claim? Sometimes things aren’t quite what they seem!