Children's Books for 2nd Graders
No One Like Me
A curious young animal searches the entire world, wondering if anyone else is quite like them. From the water hole to forests and beyond, they look everywhere for a kindred spirit. What will they discover about what makes them unique? Join this gentle adventure of self-discovery and acceptance.
No Sleep For Jill
Jill finally has her own cozy home away from Dr Can Do’s noisy lab—perfect for getting some sleep! But on her first night, something unexpected interrupts her rest. What could be hiding in her new house, and will Jill ever get the peaceful night she’s been dreaming of?
Not the Same
Both of these animals are bugs, but they are not the same kind of insect. They both use their main legs for crawling along branches while they use their other legs to grab at things that they want to eat. The two bug pals are quite short.
The Best Tube
Lila is an artist who loves painting with her watercolours. In her workshop, she creates magical scenes on her canvas - trees swaying in the wind, people floating in clouds, sprites hiding in flowers, and animals by the river. But there’s one tube of paint that hasn’t been used yet. The yellow tube watches nervously as the other paints get squashed and squeezed. Will yellow ever find the courage to join in Lila’s beautiful art?
The Best!
Jim’s pals think his stuff is the best and put it back. Oh no! Did they miss one of his mum’s things? It is not in his bed. It is not by his lamp. Where is it? Jim’s pup finds it! The pup is the best.
The Door
Zom and Skel made a big mistake—they forgot to close their front door before bed! Now their house is filled with creepy monsters, and they need help from their friends Bones and Starfang to clear them out. Zombies, ghasts, and even an explosive creeper are causing chaos everywhere! With monsters trying to take over the whole farm, can Zom and Skel save their home before it’s too late?
The Flame
Dragon has a big fire test coming up, but he’d rather relax and munch snacks than train. He’s convinced he doesn’t need to practice—he’ll easily create the biggest flame in class! But when test day arrives, something unexpected happens. Will Dragon’s confidence help him succeed, or will he learn an important lesson about hard work?
The Need for Seed
Zom wants to be good at something, just like his friend Skel who is great at hunting. He decides to become a farmer and plants lots of seeds, dreaming of all the pies he will make. But farming is harder than it looks! First wild hens eat his seeds, then horses stomp on his plots. Every time Zom tries to protect his garden, something goes wrong. Can Zom find a way to succeed, or will his farming dreams fall apart?
The Little Fish Goes Deep
One morning, a little fish and his mother were swimming in the shallow sea. They did this every day, and kept away from the deep water. But the little fish wanted to explore.
A Big Pot
Join a young farmer on an exciting adventure as they plant seeds, nurture crops, and care for farm animals. From digging in the soil to protecting plants from hungry birds and curious cows, there’s so much work to do! But what delicious meal will all this hard work create? Discover the joy of growing your own food on the farm!