Free Animal Books for 2nd Graders
The Little Fish Goes Deep
A curious little fish longs to explore the mysterious deep water, but his mother warns him it’s too dangerous. When he sneaks away to discover the wonders below, he encounters something unexpected. What happens when curiosity leads him into trouble? Dive into this thrilling tale about listening to those who love us!
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?
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?
Flower Hunt
The butterfly likes the pink flowers most of all, the bug likes the flowers that need a lot of sun, the bees feed on the flowers, and the spider made her web in the red flower. Beth finds a flower that she thinks would look great in the nest.
Hop Finds the King
Hop is on an urgent mission to find the king! With arrows falling from the sky, he races through the forest asking every animal he meets for help. Crow, Brown, Hip, and Ape all have clues, but will Hop reach the king in time? Follow this brave little rabbit on a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and unexpected twists!
I Am Up
A little bird works hard to build the perfect nest high in the tree where it will be safe. But when danger strikes, the bird must face unexpected challenges and surprises. Will the bird ever find a truly safe place to rest? Follow along as this brave little bird discovers what it takes to be safe in the sky.
I Can Spot …
Join a curious farm child on a delightful journey of discovery! From a green frog spotting a rooster to a bird dodging a cat, everyone and everything seems to be watching everyone else. What happens when you look up at the stars and wonder if someone far away is looking back at you? Follow this tale of observation and imagination as day turns to night.