Children's Books for 2nd Graders
Roar Roar Dinosaurs
ROAR! Did you know scientists can figure out what a dinosaur ate just by looking at its teeth? Or that T-rex might have had feathers and could be related to a chicken? Join one boastful T-rex as it meets long-necked giants, pack hunters, and gentle parents - and slowly discovers there is far more to dinosaurs than size and a big set of jaws. This decodable reader practices 3+ syllable words such as ‘dinosaurs,’ ‘incredible,’ ‘velociraptor,’ and ‘unfortunately.’
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!
The Coach Can Float
Miss B taps her cane across the studio floor and coaches her three little dancers with a twinkle in her eye. But who was Miss B before the cane? Did she really float through city streets at night, leap from stage to stage across the world, and earn the highest title a dancer can win? Could her quiet smile be hiding the biggest secret of all? This decodable reader practices the ‘oa’ sound in words like ‘cloak,’ ‘coach,’ ‘float,’ ‘roam,’ and ‘soak.’
They Are Wrong
Meet one very proud cat who knows - without a single doubt - that this cozy house belongs to him, not the noisy kids, the splashing dog, or the cheeky mouse sneaking across the kitchen tiles. Will he catch that crumb-stealing mouse? Will he show the mean boy next door who’s really in charge? And what happens when night falls and the whole household settles down together? This decodable reader practices the ‘ou’ sound in words like ‘mouse,’ ‘pounce,’ ‘proud,’ and ‘shout.’
You Are Not a Mouse!
Tik the mouse has found the perfect house - quiet, cozy, and empty. But when he tugs on a strange rubbery rope, something squeaks back! Who is this tiny round creature with big ears and a cord for a tail? Can it really be a mouse too? And when a huge cat comes padding through the door, will these two very different mice find a way to scare it off? This decodable reader practices the ‘ou’ sound in words like ’loud,’ ‘pounce,’ ‘shouts,’ and ‘proud.’
Not Again, Dr. Can Do!
Dr. Can Do’s workshop is a disaster - you can’t even see the floor! Can one very grumpy inventor actually tidy up without getting distracted? When he spots a huge pile of stone he’ll never use, he hatches a wild plan involving lava, redstone, and a clever disposal device. But will tidying really stick, or will the mess creep back? This decodable reader practices the ‘ow’ sound with focus words like ‘blow,’ ‘glow,’ ‘scowl,’ ‘howl,’ and ’throw.’
Don't Go Outside, Ned!
Ned’s tiny shed is freezing, and nightfall is creeping in fast. What is lurking out there in the dark trees? And how can a boy with only a talking Book survive until sunrise? From bedtime shivers to a crackling fireplace, Ned must brave his backyard, chop firewood, and race the sunset home - but will he make it back inside before the monsters find him? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘bedtime,’ ‘sunrise,’ ‘firewood,’ and ’tonight.’
Guess What I Drew!
Paul has a special talent - he loves to draw, but he also loves to play a guessing game! He starts with simple shapes: a big circle, two little ones on top, then a box. Is it a frog? An owl? A car with eyes? Every time you guess, Paul just shakes his head and keeps drawing. Can you work out what Paul’s picture will be before he finishes? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words like ‘sketches,’ ‘rushes,’ ’lashes,’ and ‘dashes.’
Jack Attack
Zom wakes up to find his whole farm covered in cake - neat little patches of it, stretching right across the garden! The next day, it’s coal. The day after that, eggs everywhere! Jack thinks it’s the funniest thing ever, but Zom is sure someone is pulling pranks. Could it really be Jack, or is something stranger going on? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words such as ‘boxes,’ ‘catches,’ ‘dashes,’ and ‘hatches.’
Oh Boy, a Big Beast!
One enormous elephant. One little red cart. And one very stuck situation! Can Roy budge the elephant, or will he find something even better along the way? From red hens and whooshing bubbles to giant ants and dancing spiders, Roy counts his way through the wildest day ever - but what happens when he reaches ten? This decodable reader practices the oi/oy phonogram through words like ‘choice,’ ‘join,’ ‘joy,’ ’noise,’ and ’toy.’