Minecraft Books for 2nd Graders
Not Tonight, Monsters!
Ned used to hide under his blankets when the monsters came out at night. But not tonight! Tonight, Ned has a shiny sword, a brave heart, and a plan to stand his ground. Can one small farmer really take on a zombie, a sneaky skeleton, and a giant spider all by himself? What will he find waiting when the shadows grow long? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words like ‘crashes,’ ‘crouches,’ ‘dashes,’ ‘hisses,’ and ‘flashes.’
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.’
Come Back, You Cheeky Wolf!
Jill has twelve bones and a big plan - tame a wolf from the glade! But this cheeky little white wolf keeps snatching bones and bolting into the trees. Can Jill outsmart a wolf who seems to be playing her own game? Will there be any bones left by sundown, or will she walk home empty-handed? This decodable reader builds confidence with 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘caterpillar,’ ’eleven,’ and ‘honestly.’
Cub
Jack wants a pet of his very own - something spectacular, something nobody else has. But when his search leads him across snow and ice to a lonely little polar bear cub, has he finally found the perfect friend? Or is something much, much bigger watching from the cliffs? Can Jack figure out the clues before it’s too late? This decodable reader practices prefix words such as ‘depend,’ ‘rename,’ ‘retreat,’ ‘decode,’ and ‘return.’
Dig, Ned, Dig!
Ned has a shiny new shed, a magic book, and a brand new shovel - but what happens when his shovel clangs against something hard and golden deep in the ground? Can a clever tool crack open stone, and what treasures might be hiding beneath Ned’s feet? Join Ned as he digs, builds, and dreams up his next big adventure! This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘hillside,’ ‘pickaxe,’ ‘daylight,’ and ‘cobweb.’
Coral Crisis
Zom has spent weeks telling Jack and Skel about the amazing dolphin city beneath the waves - coral towers, shell-paved streets, and dolphins doing backflips through seaweed hoops. But when the three friends finally dive down to see it, something is terribly wrong. Why is one dolphin lying exhausted on the ocean floor? What are those spiny green creatures tearing the reef apart? Can Zom and his friends save the city before it’s lost forever? This decodable reader practices 2-syllable open words such as ‘about,’ ‘begin,’ ‘over,’ and ‘ocean.’
Don't Burn The Book!
Ned the maker is running low on coal, and the caves are far too dangerous to explore. Luckily, his friendly book-shaped helper has a clever idea: why not grow a whole forest of your very own? But can Ned really turn trees into fuel, and will bone meal truly make saplings shoot up in seconds? Join Ned as he digs, plants, and chops his way to a brilliant plan! This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ‘boldly,’ ‘farmer,’ ’taller,’ and ‘hopeful.’
Don't Look Back, Ned!
Ned has a cozy shed, a bossy magic book, and a brand new stone pickaxe - but what happens when The Book sends him straight into a dark cave in the hillside? When something hisses in the shadows, Ned must run for his life, past the doorway, across the seashore, and far, far offshore. Can he outsmart a grumpy creeper before nightfall? A fun decodable reader practicing compound words such as ‘backyard,’ ‘hillside,’ ’lunchbox,’ and ’nightfall.’
Don't Look Down!
Ned and The Book are heading back into the cave, and this time they’ve brought a torch. But what happens when the pathway suddenly stops at the edge of a huge, dark hole? Can Ned find a way across before the creatures below make him their next meal? And what treasure could possibly be worth such a scary trip underground? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘breakfast,’ ‘pathway,’ ‘sunlight,’ and ‘doorway.’
Paws Off My Hen!
A new Mage has moved in down the street, and Jill is not impressed. First her chicken is walking on its head. Then her sheep turn blue, green, and spotty! What will this cheeky Mage magic next - and can Jill protect her farm before he meddles with everything she owns? Join Jill as she stomps, sighs, and stands her ground. This decodable reader practices the aw/au phonogram in words like ‘saw,’ ‘fault,’ ‘jaw,’ ‘paws,’ and ’taunt.’