Free Books for 2nd Graders
Pep Likes To Mix
Pep loves mixing colors and can’t stop! When he accidentally spills paint, he discovers something magical—new colors appear everywhere. Soon he’s painting his whole house, then the entire town in bright, beautiful hues. But not everyone is happy about Pep’s colorful creations. Will his friends understand his vision, or will they stop him before he can finish?
Run!
An adventurous elephant calf spots a beautiful butterfly and chases it deeper and deeper into the jungle. As she follows her new friend through the trees, she encounters snakes, monkeys, and other jungle creatures. But when the butterfly lands on an unexpected animal, will the curious calf find her way back to safety?
Save Our Sea
A child who loves playing at the beach discovers something terrible—a nearby factory is making the sea sick with its waste! Determined to help, they write a special message in the sand: SOS, which stands for Save Our Sea. But will anyone see it? Will the big boss of the factory listen to one kid’s plea? Discover how one small voice can make a big difference for our oceans!
The Big Sheep
Rose the sheep has a big problem! After a summer on the hill, all the sheep head home, but there’s a new gate - and Rose is too big to fit through it. Her friends have lots of ideas to help her get smaller: yoga, running, and swimming. Rose tries everything, sweating through the hot summer days, but nothing seems to work. Will Rose ever find a way to get back to her cozy bed?
The Elf
Tina has so many chores to do every day, but all she wants is to play! She loves to sing while she works to make the time go faster. One day, she hears someone singing her song back to her in the cornfield. When she investigates, she discovers a magical elf who can finish chores in a flash! But when the elf suddenly disappears, Tina is heartbroken. Will the elf ever come back, and what will happen if she does?
The Flame
Dragon has a big fire test coming up, but he’d rather relax and eat snacks than practice. He’s convinced he doesn’t need to train—surely he’ll be the best in his class! But when test day arrives, Dragon can only manage a few puffs of smoke. Embarrassed in front of all his friends, Dragon gets a mysterious second chance. Will he find a way to unleash the powerful flame he knows is inside him?
The Giraffe Who Ate the Sun
Giraffe and his mum live in a small house on top of a hill. Mum has to go to work every day, so Giraffe tries to stop the sun from shining so she won’t be so hot.
The Sea Egg
Bob is fishing when he catches something unexpected—a magnificent sea snake! Instead of being dangerous, the snake needs Bob’s help to reach a mysterious egg hidden on a distant rock. Will Bob be brave enough to help this unusual creature? Join Bob on an underwater adventure full of surprises!
This is the Way
Ted is going to his friend’s birthday party, but there’s something different about him—Ted is blind and cannot see. His neighbour Kim wants to help him find the way, but Ted says he already knows it! How can Ted find his way through the streets without being able to see? What special skills does he use to know exactly where to go? Join Ted and Kim on their journey and discover the amazing ways Ted navigates the world around him.
Time to Go Home
Tal’s father gives him an important job: take the calf home before dark. But when Tal spots his friends playing a fun game called Benthik, he can’t resist joining in! Now the sun is setting, and the stubborn calf won’t budge from the tasty grass. Tal pulls and wrestles, but the calf just wants to eat. How will Tal ever get home in time?