Animal Books for 2nd Graders
My Cat Won't Eat!
Dot has a brand new cat, and he looks so sad she’s sure he must be starving! But what does a fussy little cat actually want to eat? Dot boldly tries bread, then juicy apples, then a freshly cooked egg - and nothing works! Will Dot ever figure out the secret to her clever cat’s tummy before the day is done? This decodable reader practises suffixes in words such as ’lovely,’ ‘boldly,’ ‘brightly,’ ‘hopeful,’ and ‘cheerful.’
My Comb
On a sunny morning at the farm, a boy spots Rooster’s magnificent red comb gleaming like a royal crown - and suddenly he wants one too! But Rooster says no, Peacock struts away, and even Heron refuses to share. Will anyone give him a crown of his very own? When nobody will help, what clever idea might save the day? This decodable reader practises the ‘ow’ sound through words such as ‘crown,’ ‘down,’ ‘frown,’ ‘show,’ and ’now.’
My Feet Moan and Groan!
Bop has been waiting ALL YEAR for the Bantengan parade, and he’s ready to learn every dance move before he gets there. But what happens when his wrists wobble, his knees buckle, and his feet simply refuse to listen? Can Big Brother help him find the secret to dancing smooth as water? A warm, funny story about trying too hard - and learning to let go. This decodable reader practises the oa phonogram in words like ‘float,’ ‘groan,’ ‘road,’ and ‘soak.’
My Minecraft Is Broken!
All I wanted was a perfectly normal afternoon - finish my house, go mining, find some diamonds. Easy, right? So why is there a bed on my roof, a pig in my cave, and a fish stuck inside a tree? Something is absolutely, totally, ridiculously wrong with my Minecraft world today, and nobody seems to know how to fix it. Can I survive until tomorrow? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘congratulations,’ ’enormous,’ and ‘ridiculous.’
My Nest Won't Stay!
Bird has built the most perfect nest in the tallest tree - so what could possibly go wrong? When a bumping elephant sends her home tumbling, Bird tries again on a sturdy wall, but trouble finds her there too. Will she ever find a safe place to rest, high above the world? When a sky full of balloons drifts past her beak, Bird gets a wild, wonderful idea. This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ sound in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ‘high,’ and ‘sight.’
No Pals? No Lunch!
Tiger thinks being alone is simply blissful - no noisy pals, no messy friends, just warm sun and peaceful quiet. But when every mouse, fawn, and bird bolts the moment she twitches an ear, her tummy starts to grumble louder and louder. Can a lone hunter really hunt with nobody around? And what happens when the forest goes completely silent? This decodable reader practises suffixes in words like ‘blissful,’ ‘proudly,’ ’tightly,’ and ’loudly.’
Not That Kind of Fan!
Fish has decided he is done being a fish. Swimming is boring, bubbles are boring, and being wet all the time feels deeply unfair! So when a grinning cat by the shore claims to be his biggest fan, Fish can hardly believe his luck. But is this cat really the friend he’s been hoping for, or is something fishy going on? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes, including “dislike,” “misfit,” “pretend,” “return,” and “unsure.”
Look Above, Dora!
Dora the duckling takes her big red umbrella everywhere - to breakfast, to the park, even to the bath! But one rainy morning, her favourite item has vanished. Where could it be? Can a squirrel up above, a frog with a lily pad, or a mouse with a tin can help her before she gets completely soaked? A decodable reader focused on 2-syllable open words including ‘above,’ ’lily,’ ‘future,’ and ‘item.’
Otter and Her Pups
Otter Mum has a LOT to teach her wiggly pups today - swimming, hiding, napping, and finally the big one: fishing! But the river is full of surprises, from sneaky nets to snapping traps to a crocodile with its jaws wide open. Can four bouncing pups sit still long enough to learn? And when they finally dive for a fish, will those slippery swimmers be easier to catch than they look? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes, including ‘depend,’ ‘retreat,’ ‘inside,’ ‘protest,’ and ‘improve.’
Pedal, Mama, Pedal!
When the school bell rings in Animal Town, every mum and dad zooms off to pick up their kids - every single one except poor Mama Bear, who always arrives last. Can a bear who has never ridden before really learn to pedal? And what happens when wobbly wheels meet a brave heart and a cheering cub? Hop on and find out! This decodable reader practises suffixes in words like ’loudly,’ ‘proudly,’ ‘happiness,’ and ‘hopeless.’