Free Friendship Books for 2nd Graders
Where Is My Shoe?
Caterpillar has lost a very important shoe and can’t find it anywhere! He asks all his friends for help—Frog, Grasshopper, and Crab—but their shoes don’t fit at all. Will he ever find his own shoe? Join this determined little bug on a funny adventure to solve the mystery of the missing shoe!
Cats Need to Sleep
Pokey the cat lives on the streets, and tonight he needs to find a cozy spot to sleep. But everywhere he looks, other cats have already claimed the best places! The box is full, the trash can is taken, and nobody wants to share. Then dark clouds roll in and rain starts to fall. Can Pokey find shelter before the storm gets worse? And what will happen when lightning strikes?
Little Vet
Meg is a kind vet who cares for animals in the jungle. When she runs out of a special healing herb, she sets off on an adventure to find more. But along the way, she discovers that helping others might be more important than her original mission. Will Meg make it back with the medicine she needs?
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?
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?
The Dragonfly Net
When Kim and you need to catch an insect for a school project, you spot a speedy dragonfly on the playground. Your hands are too slow—but what if you could use nature itself to help? Discover how teamwork and clever thinking can solve the trickiest problems. Will you manage to catch the dragonfly without hurting its delicate wings?
White Calf
White buffalo are very special animals, and baby Kobi is the star of the New Year festival parade! Abi takes care of Kobi, singing to him and feeding him sweet grass to keep him calm. But the parade is loud and bright, with flashing cameras and excited children trying to touch the calf. When Abi gets hungry and steps away for just a moment, Kobi starts searching for his friend. Can Abi get back in time before something goes wrong?
Litterbug
Diane loves throwing trash everywhere, but one morning she wakes up with a gross cloud of garbage floating above her! Flies swarm around her, her friends avoid her, and she feels absolutely awful. Can Diane find a way to get rid of this stinky cloud and become a better person? Find out what happens when she discovers the power of making things clean!
Dogs and Cats
Dog and Cat are the best of friends! They play together, sleep side by side, and share everything. Dog always makes Cat feel safe, and they love lazing under the big tree in the yard. But one day, something changes. Cat gets invited to live inside the house with the people, and Dog is left all alone in the shed. Will jealousy tear apart their wonderful friendship, or can they find a way to stay best friends?
Red
Red lives in the countryside and rarely visits town. The busy streets, loud noises, and confusing turns make him nervous. But then he spots something familiar—a horse with a cart! As Red continues his journey through town, will he find what he’s looking for and discover that town isn’t so scary after all?