Animal Books for 2nd Graders
The Cuckoo's Call
Meet a young cuckoo who has almost everything a grown-up bird needs—except for one very important thing: its call! Without it, the cuckoo cannot find a mate, warn its friends, or sing with joy. Join the cuckoo on an exciting search across farms, forests, and treetops. Will this determined bird ever find its missing call?
The Giraffe Who Ate the Sun
Giraffe loves his mum, but he worries about her working so hard in the hot sun every day. He comes up with a big plan - he’ll climb up and stop the sun from making her so hot! When Giraffe finally reaches the sun, it looks just like a yummy orange, so he gobbles it all up. But now everything is dark, and his tummy is burning! Can Giraffe fix his mistake? What will happen next?
The Little Fish Goes Deep
A curious little fish wants to explore the deep sea, but his mum says it’s too dangerous. When he sneaks away to discover what’s hiding in the dark waters below, he meets strange fish he’s never seen before. But something with big teeth is lurking in the shadows! Will the little fish escape the danger waiting in the deep?
The Lost Bee
Bella the bee is busy collecting nectar with her friends when she spots something amazing - a giant flower with more nectar than she’s ever seen! But when she flies away from her pals to get it, she discovers the beautiful flower is actually a dangerous trap! With the help of a friendly bug, Bella must escape and find her way back home. Will Bella make it back to her hive safely?
The Nest
A mother bird waits for her eggs to hatch, but she must leave the nest to find food. While she’s away, an unexpected visitor discovers her home. Will the bird make it back in time to protect her precious eggs? Join her on an exciting journey of motherhood and courage.
The Old Mine
Fig Pig ventures into a mysterious old mine in search of coal, but discovers far more than he bargained for. With a massive web blocking his path and treacherous drops lurking below, can he navigate the dangers of the mine and uncover the secrets it holds?
The Quest
Snap the crocodile dreams of adventure! After talking with her pop about his exciting travels, she decides to leave her river home and explore the big wide world. Along the way, she discovers amazing new plants, tastes different fish, and meets fascinating friends like a star-gazing otter and an incredible leaping dolphin. But will the journey be everything Snap hoped for? And what will she discover about herself along the way?
A Boy and His Hat
Ray lives on a farm with his special horned hat that Gran made for him. When he takes his bull for a ride and jumps, a gust of wind sends his beloved hat flying across the hills! Ray and his bull race against the wind and rain to chase it down. Will Ray catch his hat before it’s lost forever?
A Goat Home
Gilly the goat is having a terrible time in the hottest summer she can remember! She tries hiding under a tall leaf in the stream, but it doesn’t cover her. She looks for shade by some shrubs, but that doesn’t work either. Then Gilly visits the town and sees people building something that gives her a brilliant idea. Can Gilly find a way to escape the heat and build something amazing all by herself?
Cat's House
Meet a very confident cat who has some surprising opinions! This fluffy feline believes the house belongs to HER, and the family are actually her pets. She thinks she knows better than everyone about staying clean, catching mice, and what belongs inside. But there’s a naughty boy next door who keeps teasing her. What will this clever cat do about him? And is living indoors really better than being an outside cat?