Animal Books for 2nd Graders
Get Off, Hen!
Dr. Can Do has built the coolest machine ever - smooth blocks, shiny tools, and rows of bamboo shoots ready to feed his stove. But wait, who is that pecking at his beautiful invention? A sneaky little hen keeps breaking the rules, no matter how many times Jill scoots her back to the coop! Can Dr. Can Do figure out how she keeps escaping? This decodable reader practises the ‘oo’ phonogram in words like ‘cool,’ ’tool,’ ‘scoop,’ ‘roof,’ and ‘bloom.’
Get Out of My Yard!
Dog and Cat were the very best of friends - napping under the big tree, sharing meals, and batting their little ball back and forth. But when the people scoop Cat up to live inside the house, Dog is left alone in the yard. Can two friends find their way back to each other after angry words drive them apart? This decodable reader practises prefixes in words such as ‘dislike,’ ‘indoors,’ ‘retreat,’ ‘undone,’ and ‘unfair.’
Beat the Heat!
When the sun beats down and Mum’s smile starts to wobble, Giraffe hatches a plan so silly it might just work - he’ll climb sky-high and eat the sun itself! But what happens when a giraffe swallows the brightest thing in the whole universe? Can Bear’s bowl of bread dough save the day, or has Giraffe cooked up the biggest mess ever? This decodable reader practises the ’ea’ sound in words like ‘beat,’ ‘dream,’ ‘peach,’ and ’treat.’
Here Comes the Ravager!
Pillagers on the hilltop! Crossbows at the ready! Can one brave hero, an iron golem, and two very loyal dogs hold off wave after wave of raiders? Just when things start looking up, something ENORMOUS snorts out from behind the trees - grey as a storm cloud, with tusks like battering rams. Will a golden axe be enough to save the village? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes, such as ‘defend,’ ‘invade,’ ‘retreat,’ ‘rebuild,’ and ‘unfair.’
Hold On, Big Fish!
When a fishing net suddenly traps Big Fish on the rocky seabed, can tiny Little Fish find someone with teeth sharp enough to set him free? He races past a slow sea turtle, a gentle blue whale, and deeper still into the ocean, whispering to himself with every flick of his fins. Will he find help before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘delicious,’ ’embarrassed,’ and ‘definitely.’
I Am NOT a Croc!
Goya is a proud Komodo dragon having the worst day ever. A storm has swept him far from his warm jungle rock, through a smelly drain, and straight into a schoolyard full of kids with brooms. Why are they screaming “CROCODILE!” at him? And how will a tired, grumpy lizard ever find his way back home? Join Goya on a muddy, mixed-up adventure! This decodable reader practises the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ‘blew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘knew,’ ’new,’ and ‘view.’
A Crown and a Gown
Meet Susy, a big dreamer with an even bigger plan - she wants to be a REAL magician, with a sparkling crown, a flowing gown, and a crowd cheering her name! But what happens when a queen has no cape, no wand, and no tricks up her sleeve? Can her loyal pup Mak help turn a dusty attic and a rice bowl into the greatest show in town? This decodable reader practises the ‘ow’ sound in words like ‘crown,’ ‘gown,’ ‘bowl,’ and ‘wow.’
I'll Build It Myself!
It’s the hottest afternoon of the summer, and Gilly the goat is absolutely miserable. The stream is too wet, the shrubs are too small, and shade fit for a goat is nowhere to be found! But when Gilly spots a family building a real house in town, a wild idea starts fizzing in her brain. Could a goat actually build her own shelter? This decodable reader gives kids practice with 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘miserable,’ ‘congratulations,’ and ‘particular.’
I Think I Can Help!
A little bird has just flown into a brand-new town, and he doesn’t know a soul! Can he make friends by lending a wing to a fly-bothered rhino, a toothache-y croc, a giraffe with a stick stuck in his fur, and a hungry zebra on lion watch? And when his new pals finally offer to help HIM back, what on earth will he ask for? This cheerful decodable reader practises words with prefixes such as ‘invite,’ ‘detect,’ ‘dismiss,’ ‘unwell,’ and ‘reward.’
No Scare for Mouse!
Meet Hantu, a mischievous spook who loves to scare everyone in sight! From dogs to lions, from little boys to big guards with guns, no one is safe when this ghost is in the mood to spook. He zooms through the night chasing and scaring everyone he meets. But what happens when Hantu tries to scare a tiny little mouse? Will the smallest creature be the easiest to frighten, or will Hantu finally meet his match?