Free Books for 2nd Graders
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?
A Special Flower
Meet a little white oak flower who feels different from all the other blossoms in the garden. While other flowers seem so much more beautiful with their bright colors and pretty shapes, this flower wonders why it looks so unusual. One night, the stars seem to whisper a message - go search the world and see what you find! What will the little flower discover on its magical journey through the skies? Will it finally understand what makes it special?
Allie's Haircut
Allie loves her mum’s old photo with short hair, so she decides to give herself a haircut with scissors. But oh no—it doesn’t look the way she hoped! What will Allie do when she realizes her haircut isn’t pretty at all? Join Allie on a silly adventure as she tries to fix her hair in the funniest ways possible!
Bub Goes Up
When Bub spots a kite flying high in the sky, she just has to grab it! But oh no—the strong wind catches the kite and Bub starts floating up, up, and away! Can her family work together to bring her back down safely? Find out what happens when one curious little girl discovers the power of the wind!
Cam Can Fly?
Cam is tired and goes to bed, but something magical happens—he begins to fly! As he soars higher and higher through the sky, he encounters friendly birds, planes, and even rockets. But as Cam reaches incredible heights where he can swim in the stars, something unexpected occurs. Will Cam make it back home safely? Find out in this dreamy adventure!
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?
Cats Need to Sleep
Pokey the cat lives on the streets, and all cats need a good spot to sleep. But finding one isn’t easy! The cozy box is full of grumpy cats, and Inky won’t share his trash can. With the sun going down and rain starting to fall, Pokey is running out of options. Will he find a dry place to rest before the storm gets worse? And what will happen when lightning strikes?
Cats and Crabs
When Deb’s curious cat discovers something strange hiding in a hole in the yard, she never expects to find a crab! Deb decides to rescue the little creature and bring it inside to keep it safe from her playful kitten. She feeds the crab and watches it grow bigger and bigger. But then something surprising happens—the crab has babies! Can Deb take care of a whole crab family, or will these clever creatures have other plans?
Curly or Not
Discover the fascinating world of curly and straight! From bouncy hair and coiled tails to winding staircases and delicious spiral snacks, this book explores all the different shapes and curves we see every day. What curly or straight things can you find around you?