Children's Books for 2nd Graders
Little Book of Big Facts: Orangutan
Did you know orangutans aren’t monkeys at all? They’re actually our cousins! Discover what makes these amazing forest people so incredibly smart and unique. Learn surprising facts about how they live, what they eat, and the special abilities that make them one of the cleverest animals on Earth. Are you ready to explore the world of orangutans?
Little Book of Big Facts: Sumatran Elephant
Did you know Sumatran elephants are incredibly intelligent and can hold four litres of water in their trunks? Discover fascinating facts about these amazing animals—from their family groups and special communication to why they’re so important to Indonesia. What makes these gentle giants truly special?
Little Book of Big Facts: Sumatran Tiger
Did you know tigers have teeth nine times longer than yours? Meet the Sumatran tiger, one of the biggest and most powerful cats on Earth! These orange and black striped hunters live on a faraway island in Indonesia, hiding in forests and swimming across rivers. But wait - are there really white tigers and golden tigers too? And why are these amazing animals in danger? Discover the incredible secrets of the world’s largest living cat!
Little Book of Big Facts: Sun Bear
Whoa! Is that a bear? Meet the sun bear – the smallest bear in the whole world! These amazing animals live in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where they climb trees, break open beehives with their sharp claws, and slurp up honey with their super long tongues. But wait – if they’re so small, what are sun bears scared of? And why do they need our help to stay safe?
Llama Drama
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! Who is shaking the walls of Skel’s quiet farmhouse in the middle of the night? A trio of llamas has decided the farm is the best party spot in the land - and they’ve invited everyone! Can Skel and Zom stop the woolly riot before the llamas ruin every last crop, or will the chaos only grow? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words like ’trio,’ ‘quiet,’ ‘riot,’ and ‘vial.’
Nakita Can Help!
Nakita rescues elephants in need and cares for them until they’re healthy again. When she finds a young elephant stuck in a ditch with a hurt leg, she springs into action. Will Nakita be able to help this elephant get back to its family? Join her on an amazing adventure of compassion and animal rescue!
Not Done Yet!
Dr. Can Do is never, ever finished! His cottage has a cozy wool rug, but shouldn’t EVERY home have one too? Off he dashes to the sheep pen, then to build a clever tool, then a grand new shop made of wood - but can one busy inventor really do it all on his own? And when the work is done, will he finally rest? This decodable reader practices the ‘oo’ phonogram in words like ‘wool,’ ‘good,’ ‘zoom,’ ’nook,’ and ‘boom.’
Ouch! That Was My Leaf!
Spike the cactus is lonely and wants to find a friend. He hops around the garden in his pot, asking different trees if they want to be pals. But the orange tree is grumpy, the banana tree is scared, and others just sigh at him. When he finally finds someone willing to chat, something goes wrong. Why is it so hard for Spike to make friends? Will he ever find a pal who truly understands him?
Panha Won't Come Down!
Panha’s town is buried under thick, gloomy smog, and she’s had enough! Has anyone ever really seen the sky behind all that gray? When Panha climbs the tallest hill and spots actual sunlight, she races home with a wild idea: invent a plane, fly above the clouds, and bring the sun back. But what will she find waiting up there? This decodable reader practices words with prefixes such as “declared,” “exclaimed,” “replace,” and “unfair.”
Paws Off the Ball!
Coach Vic has a secret tucked inside an old trunk, and his shelves are packed with shiny trophies like pirate treasure. What could be so exciting? When he pulls out a big white volleyball and promises to teach everyone how to play, eyes go wide and hands shoot up - especially Dog’s paws! But will Dog remember the rules once the ball starts flying? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words like ‘beaches,’ ‘matches,’ ‘watches,’ and ‘wishes.’