Family Books for 2nd Graders
Starfang's Big Night Out
When a curious creature named Starfang sneaks through an open window for his first night outside, he discovers a thrilling world full of sights, smells, and surprises. But will his adventure turn out the way he hopes? Join Starfang as he learns what it means to explore the unknown and the importance of having friends who care about you.
The Cap
Don chooses a special blue cap at the shop, but when the wind carries it high into a tree at the park, he’s heartbroken. Just when things seem hopeless, something magical happens. Will Don ever see his cap again, and what unexpected friendship might he discover along the way?
The Magic Loom
Kim loves falling asleep to the sound of her mother singing and weaving at her loom. But one afternoon, a strange tapping noise wakes her up. Following the sound, she discovers a mysterious loom that begins weaving all by itself! Before she knows it, the magic loom whisks her up into the sky and through the clouds. Where will this incredible journey take her, and what wonders will she discover along the way?
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?
Apam Cake
Abdul is excited to help make Apam Cake for the festival, but when his mother gets hurt, he decides to bake it himself for the first time. With flour flying and batter splattering everywhere, can he create the perfect sweet treat before all the other cooks—or will something unexpected happen?
Emma can Roll!
It’s Emma’s birthday and she receives an exciting gift—a brand new bike! With a pink helmet to keep her safe, Emma is ready to explore. But before she can ride freely around town, she needs to learn the rules of the road. Will Emma be brave enough to ride her bike on her own? Join Emma on her thrilling birthday adventure!
In Mum's Pouch
Meet a young tree kangaroo living in the rainforest with his mum! Every day brings new adventures and treasures to collect—a beautiful feather, a juicy berry, and delicate kapok flowers. But when Mum suddenly won’t let him in her pouch anymore, he’s confused and sad. What could have changed? Follow this curious joey as he discovers an important reason why things must change, and learns what it truly means to be a big brother.
The Monster
Sam and his sibling used to be the best adventure buddies, slaying imaginary monsters and winning treasures together. But now a different kind of monster has arrived - one that makes Sam sleep all day, skip his favourite foods, and hide away in his room. No matter what the family tries, they can’t seem to reach him through the dark fog. Can they find a way to help Sam fight this powerful monster?
Bird in a Cage
Ben loves birds and knows all their songs. His dad brings him a new bird every day, filling cages with beautiful creatures. But when Ben’s birds stop singing and refuse to eat, he realizes something is wrong. What could make the birds so sad? And what will Ben do to help them?
Be a Tree
A young girl dreams of becoming a tree and runs into the forest to join them. She imagines herself as The Queen Tree, commanding all the others. But when she ventures too far from home, everything changes. Will she find her way back to the people she loves?