Free Books for 2nd Graders
Market Fun
Join a young reader on a magical day at the busy market with their dad! From colorful treats to enchanting music and wonderful treasures at every stall, there’s so much to explore and discover. What will they find most exciting—the delicious snacks, the mesmerizing musician, or something else entirely?
Mine!
The narrator is mad because his brother has all of his stuff. He wants to play, but their mum tells them both to go to bed. He looks out in the yard and sees an elephant. He jumps on for a ride and spots his brother out in the plains.
Mirror Magic
The farmer had three very selfish children who were always doing bad things. He had a magic mirror and warned his children not to play with it. But of course, they looked into the mirror anyway and saw ugly monsters staring back at them.
My Cat
When her dad comes home with groceries, a girl gets to draw the food before dinner. She’s taken drawing classes and loves creating art! But when she tries to draw her moving cat, she faces a tricky challenge. What creative idea will help her turn her drawings into something amazing?
My Comb
The bird has a red comb which is like a crown. The speaker wants a crown too, but the bird will not give her one. She then sees a green bird with a crown and asks if she can have one, but the green bird says no.
Pat the Cat
Pat the cat lives outside, napping in his favorite tree and eating food from the kind Jones family. But when the family goes on a trip, Pat suddenly has no one to feed him! He discovers a window into their house, where bags of chips, bread, cheese, and so much more are waiting. Pat eats and eats until he grows very fat. But what will happen when the Jones family returns home?
Pig
A girl finds a smelly pig and decides to play with it. She gets it muddy and then takes it home to sneak it in. Her mum finds them and makes them take a bath. They discover that it is not a pig, but a pug.
Puppy's Birthday
Meet Kara and her playful puppy Pip! When Kara discovers that Pip is turning one year old, she and her mum head to town to plan a surprise birthday party. But Pip has heard the exciting news and has his own plans! He sets off to invite all his animal friends—birds, rabbits, and turtles—to celebrate with him. What will happen when Kara returns home with a big birthday cake? Who will end up being the most surprised?
Sun?
We love days when it rains. We can play in the puddles, lay out in the rain, and sing in the rain. At home, we can relax with a hot drink and a good book. The sun is up and it’s time to enjoy the day!
Swim, Red, Swim!
Red is a little fish who loves swimming in the pond with his pals. They eat yummy green food and play among the weeds. But one day, danger arrives! The Big Bad Fish is hungry, and he wants to eat Red and his friends! Red must swim faster than ever before to escape. Will Red find a way to outsmart the Big Bad Fish and save his pals?