Minecraft Books for 2nd Graders
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.’
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.’
Who Broke All the Golems?
When every golem in Canville vanishes overnight, the Mischievous Mage knows the village is in serious trouble. Without them, what will stop the zombies and skeletons creeping in after dark? The only answer is pumpkins - but no one has ever seen one growing nearby. Can the Mage and his friends track some down before nightfall, or will their search lead somewhere far more surprising? This decodable reader practices ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words such as ‘ancient,’ ‘mission,’ ‘patience,’ and ‘delicious.’
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.’
Bat Box
Jack the scarecrow is the worst scarecrow ever - but he’s determined to fill his quiet farm with buzzing, chirping, fluttering life! Bees settle into the hives, parrots swoop down for grubs, and Zom is thrilled. But can Jack coax shy bats to move in too, when the farm has no dark, cozy corners for them to hide? What clever plan will he hammer together? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words like ‘boxes,’ ‘branches,’ ‘bunches,’ and ‘rushes.’
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.’
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 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 Shoot That Rabbit!
Ned is hungry, and rabbit stew sounds just perfect - but what happens when you shoot at a field of fluffy bunnies? The Book warns him to stop, yet Ned just can’t resist one more shot. Will the little rabbits hop away safely, or is something much bigger and scarier watching from the tall grass? Can Ned find a kinder way to fill his stomach? This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ‘middle,’ ‘wiggle,’ ‘settle,’ and ’trouble.’
Don't Touch My Cows!
Ned is DONE with fighting monsters - from now on, he’s a man of peace who bakes magnificent cakes! But cakes need milk, and milk needs cows, and cows need a pen… so what happens when darkness falls before the fence is finished? Can Ned bravely protect his new herd through a long, sleepless night? This decodable reader practices words with suffixes such as ‘bravely,’ ’tightly,’ ‘hopeful,’ ‘golden,’ and ’thankful.’