Funny Books for 2nd Graders
Bones in the Dark!
Ned is lost in the dark woods, and something just shot an arrow at him! Can one brave boy and his talking Book outwit a skeleton hiding behind the trees? With only a bow, a flickering torch, and a whole lot of nerve, Ned must find the perfect angle for one good shot - but what happens when more bony figures start creeping out of the shadows? This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ’needle,’ ‘castle,’ ‘signal,’ and ‘scramble.’
A Mouse In Our House!
There’s a cheeky little mouse on the loose, and Gran is standing on the couch! Can Mom’s broom catch it? Will the cat even bother to try? As the whole family ends up squished under the bed hiding from one tiny, grinning troublemaker, something surprising happens - the baby claps and giggles at their furry visitor. Could a mouse in the house actually be fun? This decodable reader practices the ‘ou’ sound in words like ‘mouse,’ ‘house,’ ’loud,’ ‘round,’ and ‘proud.’
Don't Eat That, Ned!
Ned is marching across a boiling desert in full iron armor, hunting for treasure - and ignoring every single warning from The Book. What happens when he smashes into ancient ruins rigged with traps? What will he do when his stomach growls and the only “food” around is a cactus or something far, far worse? Join this clumsy duo for a sandy, sizzling adventure full of BOOMs and bad decisions. This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words like ‘ruins,’ ’trials,’ ‘quiet,’ and ’naive.’
Don't Flatten My Curls!
Mara has one big rule: curly is ALWAYS better than straight! But what happens when she meets a lion with a perfectly straight tail, climbs a spiral staircase fit for a princess, and spots a golden carpet of silky hair belonging to her very own sister? Can curly really beat straight every single time, or might Mara discover a few surprises along the way? This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables through words like ‘basket,’ ‘carpet,’ ‘rabbit,’ and ‘picnic.’
Don't Go Outside, Ned!
Ned’s tiny shed is freezing, and nightfall is creeping in fast. What is lurking out there in the dark trees? And how can a boy with only a talking Book survive until sunrise? From bedtime shivers to a crackling fireplace, Ned must brave his backyard, chop firewood, and race the sunset home - but will he make it back inside before the monsters find him? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘bedtime,’ ‘sunrise,’ ‘firewood,’ and ’tonight.’
Don't Run, Lady!
Meet a puppet maker who builds every show by hand - but what happens when the wrong backdrop drops a fancy Rich Lady straight into a jungle with a hungry tiger? Will she panic, run, or do something nobody expects? With a calm doctor puppet, a confused tiger, and an audience leaning in close, tonight’s show might not go exactly as planned. This decodable reader practices prefixes in words like ‘pretend,’ ’explain,’ ’nonstop,’ and ‘design.’
Don't Trip, Tim!
Jan’s birthday is today, and it’s going to be the best one ever - if everyone can pull off the surprise in time! Mom’s baking, Dad’s puffing up balloons, Grandma’s stitching, and Grandpa has something extra special waiting. But when it’s Tim’s turn to carry the gifts, will he wobble? Will he tumble? Can he make it to the party room without dropping a thing? This decodable reader practices the ‘oo’ sound in words like ‘soon,’ ’look,’ ‘zoom,’ and ‘smooth.’
Fox in the Night
Zom the farmer is losing chickens, and a sneaky fox is to blame! He hammers planks, builds a mighty gate, and even practices his scariest growl - but nothing seems to stop her. Why does this clever fox keep slipping past every trap? Can Zom outwit her before his whole flock disappears? This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ‘bravely,’ ‘swiftly,’ ‘farmer,’ ‘harder,’ and ‘smarter.’
Get a Pot!
Join in on a rhyming adventure where getting a pot leads to exciting journeys! From train trips along the coast to unexpected boat companions, each goal brings new surprises and fun. Will our characters roam home or take a different route? Discover the playful twists waiting in every verse!
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 practices the ‘oo’ phonogram in words like ‘cool,’ ’tool,’ ‘scoop,’ ‘roof,’ and ‘bloom.’