Family Books for 2nd Graders
Down by the Sea
Meet Nip, a young crab excited to explore the beach with her mum! As she walks along the shore, Nip discovers all sorts of interesting crabs—some big, some small, some round, some colorful. Each crab is different and special in their own way. Will Nip make new friends and have an amazing adventure by the sea?
Ned's Birthday Cake
It’s Ned’s birthday, and he wants cake! With help from The Book, Ned goes on a fun adventure to gather ingredients from all around—the farm, the beach, and the barnyard. He learns to be kind to animals along the way. Will Ned and The Book be able to make the perfect birthday cake together?
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!
A Mess!
Mom and Dad asked the kids to clean up, but oh no—there’s a HUGE mess everywhere! Dishes are piling up, rooms are messy, and toys are scattered all over. The kids have classes soon and so much work to do. Can they tackle this giant mess in time? Join them as they discover what happens when they finally get to work!
Art Day
A curious white dog discovers a tin of paint and can’t resist diving in! When it finds the cat, things get even messier. What happens when two playful pets decide to paint together? Find out in this colorful adventure about creativity and chaos!
Birthday Pet
It’s Lisa’s birthday, and her parents have promised her a pet! But what kind will it be? Will she get an elephant, a crocodile, a porcupine, or something else entirely? Join Lisa as she imagines all the wild and wacky possibilities. What do you think her perfect pet will be?
Callum Can Speed!
Meet Callum, a talented driver who loves racing cool cars on the track! He’s won many races and takes great care of his vehicles. Now Callum has an exciting new challenge—he’s building his very own special car with amazing parts to make it zoom and even loop on the track. Will his custom creation be fast enough to win? Find out as Callum races toward his biggest goal yet!
Clip and Trim!
It’s yard day! The sun is hot, the rain has made everything grow, and now it’s time to get to work. But working outside isn’t just about cutting grass and pulling weeds—there are surprises hiding everywhere! A flying rock causes trouble, a sneaky green snake changes the plan, and something is living under the weeds. What adventures and creatures will this family discover while taming their wild yard?
Dan and the Big Fish
Dan is a curious little monkey who loves exploring and searching for the perfect crunchy leaf. But when a branch snaps beneath him, he tumbles toward a stream where a huge fish with razor-sharp teeth is waiting! His mum saves him just in time, but Dan can’t stop thinking about that big fish. Will his curiosity lead him into even more trouble? Join Dan on his wild adventure in the treetops!
Drip, Drop!
Drip, drop! The rain is falling and a young girl couldn’t be happier. She watches her family collect water in big buckets, listens to her mum play beautiful music on the sitar, and spots birds playing in the storm. But what makes the rainy season so special to her? And what secret does her favourite tree hold? Discover the magic that happens when the sky opens up and the world gets a big, refreshing drink!