Funny Books for 2nd Graders
Get Off, Hen!
Dr. Can Do has built the coolest machine ever - smooth blocks, shiny tools, and rows of bamboo shoots ready to feed his stove. But wait, who is that pecking at his beautiful invention? A sneaky little hen keeps breaking the rules, no matter how many times Jill scoots her back to the coop! Can Dr. Can Do figure out how she keeps escaping? This decodable reader practises the ‘oo’ phonogram in words like ‘cool,’ ’tool,’ ‘scoop,’ ‘roof,’ and ‘bloom.’
Get Out of My House!
BANG! When Dr. Can Do blows a hole in the ceiling AGAIN, Jill decides enough is enough - she’s building her very own quiet, cosy house on the other side of the village. But when bedtime finally comes, a strange groaning sound rumbles from above her head. What could be hiding up there? Will Jill ever get a peaceful night’s sleep? This decodable reader practises the oo phonogram in words like ‘boom,’ ‘room,’ ‘wood,’ ’look,’ and ‘zoom.’
Beat the Heat!
When the sun beats down and Mum’s smile starts to wobble, Giraffe hatches a plan so silly it might just work - he’ll climb sky-high and eat the sun itself! But what happens when a giraffe swallows the brightest thing in the whole universe? Can Bear’s bowl of bread dough save the day, or has Giraffe cooked up the biggest mess ever? This decodable reader practises the ’ea’ sound in words like ‘beat,’ ‘dream,’ ‘peach,’ and ’treat.’
Give Back My Bell!
Dibs the little dragon has the most wonderful golden bell in the world - it jingles on his tail wherever he goes. But what happens when his precious bell bounces straight into the Dragon School? And when a cheeky purple dragon snatches it away, how will a tiny dragon who can’t even fly get it back? A brave, funny adventure full of smoke, sparks, and courage. This decodable reader practises the oo phonogram in words like ‘cool,’ ‘zoom,’ ‘stood,’ ’look,’ and ‘whoosh.’
Ned and the Trader
What lies beyond the flower fields Ned calls home? With his magic book floating beside him, Ned sets off to find out - and stumbles upon a bustling village full of curious folk, a giant iron figure, and a friendly trader with two llamas. What treasures will the villagers offer for Ned’s wheat and coal? And what shiny green items might he find along the way? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘cozy,’ ’tiny,’ ‘open,’ and ‘robot.’
Grow Me a Head!
Ned has built a wall, a gate, and even a moat - but what happens when spiders climb, skeletons shoot arrows, and creepers go BOOM? The Book says he needs a guard: a giant iron golem with a pumpkin for a head! Can Ned really grow a head in the dirt? And will his lumpy iron creation ever come to life? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes such as ‘defeat,’ ‘defend,’ ‘insert,’ and ‘unreal.’
Here Comes the Ravager!
Pillagers on the hilltop! Crossbows at the ready! Can one brave hero, an iron golem, and two very loyal dogs hold off wave after wave of raiders? Just when things start looking up, something ENORMOUS snorts out from behind the trees - grey as a storm cloud, with tusks like battering rams. Will a golden axe be enough to save the village? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes, such as ‘defend,’ ‘invade,’ ‘retreat,’ ‘rebuild,’ and ‘unfair.’
Here They Come!
Every night, monsters pour out of the darkness, and Ned only has a sword, two bone-chewing wolves, and a bossy floating Book to help him survive. Can a half-built wall hold back the zombies? Will shiny new armour be enough when the creatures invade again? And why is The Book always hiding when things get scary? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes such as ‘defend,’ ‘rebuild,’ ‘retreat,’ and ‘return.’
I Am NOT a Croc!
Goya is a proud Komodo dragon having the worst day ever. A storm has swept him far from his warm jungle rock, through a smelly drain, and straight into a schoolyard full of kids with brooms. Why are they screaming “CROCODILE!” at him? And how will a tired, grumpy lizard ever find his way back home? Join Goya on a muddy, mixed-up adventure! This decodable reader practises the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ‘blew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘knew,’ ’new,’ and ‘view.’
A Crown and a Gown
Meet Susy, a big dreamer with an even bigger plan - she wants to be a REAL magician, with a sparkling crown, a flowing gown, and a crowd cheering her name! But what happens when a queen has no cape, no wand, and no tricks up her sleeve? Can her loyal pup Mak help turn a dusty attic and a rice bowl into the greatest show in town? This decodable reader practises the ‘ow’ sound in words like ‘crown,’ ‘gown,’ ‘bowl,’ and ‘wow.’