Family Books for 2nd Graders
Don't Open That Door!
Pa tells the best bedtime stories in the world, and tonight’s tale is about a girl made of air - faceless, nameless, and almost impossible to spot. Could someone really sit quietly beside you without being seen? When a brave boy offers to paint her so the world can finally notice her, something wonderful begins. But when Pa turns off the lamp and the door creaks open… who is there? This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ’truly,’ ‘brightness,’ ‘carefully,’ and ‘happiness.’
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!
Callum Can Speed!
Meet Callum, a race car driver who loves speed and cars! He collects vehicles, takes them apart, and rebuilds them to make them super fast. Right now, Callum is building an amazing new car from scratch called ‘The Storm.’ Will his hard work and dedication help him become a champion on the track? Find out in this exciting racing adventure!
Can You Help?
Tim would rather shoot hoops than tackle his letters - and honestly, who wouldn’t? But those tricky B’s and D’s keep playing sneaky tricks on him every single time he picks up a pencil. Can Dad’s old wooden board help Tim finally figure out the alphabet? What secret trick did Grandpa pass down to beat those wobbly letters? Grab a basketball and find out! This decodable reader practices words with prefixes, including ’explain,’ ‘defeat,’ ‘redo,’ ‘rewrite,’ and ‘unlike.’
Catch That Cat!
Spring has arrived, and the garden is bursting with birds, bright petals, and the promise of Holi colors! But a certain sneaky black cat has Plans of his own. Can Girl keep an eye on Mom’s new dress, Grandad’s tiny seedlings, and a very curious squirrel all at once? When a furry blur shoots out the door, everyone has to move fast! This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ‘gentle,’ ‘squirrel,’ ‘metal,’ ‘sparkle,’ and ‘bundle.’
Don't Go Deeper!
Little Fish is tired of the same sandy floor, the same boring rocks, the same shallow sea every single day. What wonders might be hiding in the deeper water below? When he sneaks off while his mother’s back is turned, he finds glittering coral, curious crabs - and something far, far scarier resting on the ocean floor. Can Little Fish find his way back to safety? This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ‘kindly,’ ‘boldly,’ ‘deeper,’ ‘faster,’ and ‘bravely.’
My Hair
What if your hair could be anything you wanted - a sun umbrella, a cozy scarf, even a cheeky bird’s nest? Join one hair-loving kid and her funny little dog through every season, from wild autumn runs to snowy winter walks. Will she keep her long curls forever, or try something brand new? Flip the page and find out! This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘hairbrush,’ ‘birdhouse,’ ‘snowflake,’ and ‘sidewalk.’