Animal Books for 2nd Graders
My Cat
When her dad comes home from shopping, a girl gets to draw the food before dinner. She’s taken drawing classes and loves shading and adding details. But there’s something she really wants to draw—her cat! The problem is, her cat won’t sit still. Will she find a way to capture her furry friend on paper?
Ned Gives a Haircut
Ned needs wool to make a cozy bed for his tiny shed, so he decides to shear some sheep! But catching sheep is trickier than Ned expects. Will Ned figure out how to get the wool he needs? Join Ned on his woolly adventure and discover if he can outsmart the speedy sheep!
Ned's Piggy Tale
Ned discovers carrots in a mysterious field and brings one home—but a hungry pig follows him! Now Ned must build a safe pen and care for his new animal friends. As he works to protect them from nighttime dangers, Ned learns that farming is more complicated than he ever imagined. Will Ned’s farm become a thriving home for his piggy pals?
Pat the Cat
Pat the cat lives outside, napping in his favorite tree and eating food from the kind Jones family. But when the family goes on a trip, Pat suddenly has no one to feed him! He discovers a window into their house, where bags of chips, bread, cheese, and so much more are waiting. Pat eats and eats until he grows very fat. But what will happen when the Jones family returns home?
Pig
A girl finds a smelly pig and decides to play with it. She gets it muddy and then takes it home to sneak it in. Her mum finds them and makes them take a bath. They discover that it is not a pig, but a pug.
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?
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?
Where's Jane?
Spot the dog wants to see all the animals at the zoo, but he gets lost and can’t find his owner Jane. Will he find her in time to see them together?
White Calf
White buffalo are very special animals, and baby Kobi is the star of the New Year festival parade! Abi takes care of Kobi, singing to him and feeding him sweet grass to keep him calm. But the parade is loud and bright, with flashing cameras and excited children trying to touch the calf. When Abi gets hungry and steps away for just a moment, Kobi starts searching for his friend. Can Abi get back in time before something goes wrong?
Bop
Bop is a bull who wants to learn to dance like his pals. He tries to hop and sway like the big bulls, but his leg will not kick like the big bull. His pal tells him not to give up and he eventually learns.