SEL Books for 2nd Graders
My Hair
Have you ever wondered about all the amazing things you can do with your hair? Join a young girl who discovers that her long hair is perfect for every season - keeping cool in summer, catching snowflakes in winter, and looking beautiful with autumn leaves! She uses her hair to hold art supplies, creates wild styles for dress-up days, and even imagines birds making a nest in it. What creative hair adventures will she dream up next?
No One Like Me
A curious young animal searches the entire world, wondering if anyone else is quite like them. From the water hole to forests and beyond, they look everywhere for a kindred spirit. What will they discover about what makes them unique? Join this gentle adventure of self-discovery and acceptance.
The Flame
Dragon has a big fire test coming up, but he’d rather relax and munch snacks than train. He’s convinced he doesn’t need to practice—he’ll easily create the biggest flame in class! But when test day arrives, something unexpected happens. Will Dragon’s confidence help him succeed, or will he learn an important lesson about hard work?
First?
Rabbit is starting school and wants to be first at everything! He tries to be first to class, but Bee beats him. He trains hard for sports, but someone else wins. He rushes through art, writing, and maths, but there’s always another student who finishes before him. Poor Rabbit feels like he’ll never be the best at anything. Will Rabbit ever find something special that makes him first?
I Think I Can Help!
A friendly bird has just moved to a new home, but he doesn’t have any friends yet. He notices that the other animals around him need help with their problems. The rhino has pesky flies buzzing around, the crocodile has something painful stuck in his teeth, and the giraffe can’t reach an annoying stick behind his ear. The brave little bird has an idea - maybe helping others is the best way to make friends! But will his plan work?
Litterbug
Di loves throwing trash everywhere, but soon discovers her messy habit comes with a stinky price! As garbage follows her like a cloud and her friends disappear, Di realizes something has to change. Will she find a way to break free from her littering ways, or will the trash cloud follow her forever?
Mirror Magic
A farmer’s three selfish children disobey his warning and peek into a magical mirror. To their shock, they see ugly trolls staring back at them! No matter what they try—fancy clothes, running, smiling—the trolls remain. What could the mirror be trying to show them? Discover the surprising secret of the magic mirror!
Nakita Can Help!
Nakita rescues elephants in need and cares for them until they’re healthy again. When she finds a young elephant stuck in a ditch with a hurt leg, she springs into action. Will Nakita be able to help this elephant get back to its family? Join her on an amazing adventure of compassion and animal rescue!
Pals or Not?
Spike the cactus is lonely and wants to find a friend. He hops around the garden in his pot, asking different trees if they want to be pals. But the orange tree is grumpy, the banana tree is scared, and others just sigh at him. Even when one tree gives him a chance, something goes wrong. Why is it so hard for Spike to make friends? Will this prickly little cactus ever find someone who truly understands him?
Spencer Can Advance!
Spencer loves the outdoors and dreams of a job helping others. When he grows up and joins a rescue team, he gets his chance! From floods to fires, Spencer springs into action. But what challenges will test his courage and kindness the most? Find out how one brave person can make a real difference!