Funny Books for 2nd Graders
Fig Pig Sets Sail at Dawn
At dawn, Fig Pig is ready to sail the seas and find the bravest crew ever - but will any fish, polar bear, or frog actually want to join him? From islands of giant red plants to lands of ice and sharp claws, Fig Pig’s trotters carry him through one wild adventure after another. Who will finally hop aboard his little boat? This decodable reader practices the ‘aw/au’ sound in words like ‘dawn,’ ‘hauled,’ ‘claws,’ ‘paws,’ and ‘yawn.’
Skel and a Bright Squid
Skel the skeleton hasn’t picked up a paintbrush in years, but when a village art show opens to ANYONE, his bony fingers start to tingle. Out in the fields, he spots something shimmering in the lake - a sparkly squid with a very greedy appetite. What happens when Skel feeds it snacks of every color? And will the villagers love his strange, bright new art? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘artwork,’ ‘sunlight,’ ‘seashore,’ and ‘rainbow.’
Ned Chases a Zombie!
Ned has been digging for three whole days, and at last something glitters on the quiet cave floor - a diamond! But before he can even celebrate, a sneaky zombie shoves him into the lava and snatches his prize. Can Ned chase the thief through skeletons, spiders, and exploding creepers to win his shiny gem back? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words like ‘create,’ ‘giant,’ ‘react,’ and ‘ruin.’
The King Did It!
Arrows are raining down from the sky, and Hop has had quite enough! Who would dare shoot at a little rabbit hiding in a tree? There’s only one person in the whole kingdom with arrows like that - and Hop is going to find him. Along the way, he’ll gather a brave crew of friends, but will they be ready to face the mysterious king hiding in the clearing? This decodable reader practices the ‘ow’ sound in words like ‘brown,’ ‘crown,’ ‘down,’ and ‘frown.’
They Are Wrong
Meet one very proud cat who knows - without a single doubt - that this cozy house belongs to him, not the noisy kids, the splashing dog, or the cheeky mouse sneaking across the kitchen tiles. Will he catch that crumb-stealing mouse? Will he show the mean boy next door who’s really in charge? And what happens when night falls and the whole household settles down together? This decodable reader practices the ‘ou’ sound in words like ‘mouse,’ ‘pounce,’ ‘proud,’ and ‘shout.’
Too Many Mooshrooms!
Have you ever heard of mooshrooms - cows with mushrooms growing right out of their heads? When Fig Pig returns from his expedition with this wild news, Brat Cat packs her boat and sets off on a mission to find them. But what happens when one kind handful of wheat turns into a very big commotion? This decodable reader practices ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘mission,’ ‘commotion,’ ‘delicious,’ and ‘determination.’
We Painted It Wrong!
When Pip and Tom spot a pile of paint pots sitting in the garden, they beg the painters to let them help. Can two excited children really be trusted with brushes, buckets, and a whole garden gate? What happens when Pip decides one gate just isn’t enough, and bold stripes start marching across the wall? This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables in words such as “summer,” “bucket,” “garden,” “problem,” and “mistake.”
Where's the Other Donkey?
A curious young animal sets off on a journey to find someone exactly like them. Looking all around at the water hole and beyond, they search for another creature who walks, talks, and moves just the same way. With so many different animals in the world, will they ever find a perfect match? Join this adorable explorer on a heartwarming adventure of self-discovery!
Who Took the Wheels?
Mia thinks wheels are the greatest invention EVER. Cars, clocks, ferris wheels - they spin the whole world! But what would happen if every single wheel suddenly vanished overnight? When Mia wakes up to find trucks flat on the ground and trains slumped on their tracks, she grabs a very unhelpful goat and sets off to solve the mystery. Could a quiet world actually be a better one? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words such as ‘giant,’ ‘chaos,’ ‘create,’ ‘quiet,’ and ‘ruin.’
Boys at the Milk Bar
Zom has a BIG plan - he’s going to open a milk bar and make piles of coins! Brown cows, white cows, even a pink one… but why should every bucket taste the same? With a sweet block here and a gold flask there, Zom stirs up milk in every color. But when three curious boys step up for a sip, will his wildest creation win them over - or send them running? This decodable reader practices the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘boys,’ ‘coins,’ ‘joy,’ and ‘spoiled.’