SEL Books for 2nd Graders
The Butterfly Garden
Diya loves butterflies, but she’s too shy to talk in class. When her school visits the park, everything changes! As Diya shares her amazing butterfly knowledge with her classmates, she discovers something wonderful about herself. What will happen when a swarm of beautiful blue tiger butterflies arrives? Find out how Diya’s passion for nature helps her find her voice and make new friends!
The Cuckoo's Call
Meet a young cuckoo who has almost everything a grown-up bird needs—except for one very important thing: its call! Without it, the cuckoo cannot find a mate, warn its friends, or sing with joy. Join the cuckoo on an exciting search across farms, forests, and treetops. Will this determined bird ever find its missing call?
The Fish and Chip Shop!
A young boy heads to his favorite fish and chip shop after playing at the park. He knows the friendly worker Will and loves the delicious smells that fill the air. Today, he’s thinking about trying something new from the menu instead of his usual order. Will he be brave enough to pick something different? And if he does, will he actually like it?
The Flame
Dragon has a big fire test coming up, but he doesn’t want to practice. He’s sure his flame will be amazing without any training at all! But when test day arrives, things don’t go the way Dragon expected. Feeling embarrassed, he runs away from his friends. That’s when a magical chilli plant appears with an offer to help. Can Dragon find the courage to try again and show everyone what he’s truly made of?
The Good Lamp
Cam loves his little lamp! It helps him catch frogs in the dark and read his favorite books at night. But when bright new electric lamps arrive on the street, the little lamp feels useless and sad. It sits on the floor with no flame, thinking it’s not good anymore. Then a big storm rolls in! Will the little lamp get a chance to shine again?
The Internet
Did you know the internet connects the whole world like a giant web? Discover how it helps us learn, create, and share with friends everywhere—but also learn why we need to stay safe online. What amazing things will you explore on the internet?
A Special Flower
Meet a little white oak flower who feels different from all the other blossoms in the garden. While other flowers seem so much more beautiful with their bright colors and pretty shapes, this flower wonders why it looks so unusual. One night, the stars seem to whisper a message - go search the world and see what you find! What will the little flower discover on its magical journey through the skies? Will it finally understand what makes it special?
Allie's Haircut
Allie loves her mum’s old photo with short hair, so she decides to give herself a haircut with scissors. But oh no—it doesn’t look the way she hoped! What will Allie do when she realizes her haircut isn’t pretty at all? Join Allie on a silly adventure as she tries to fix her hair in the funniest ways possible!
Ballerina
Meet a girl with big dreams of becoming a world-famous ballerina! She imagines spinning across stages, wearing beautiful dresses, and traveling the world to share her love of dance. But what does it take to make these dreams come true? Follow her journey as she discovers what it really means to work hard and chase your passion.
Cats Need to Sleep
Pokey the cat lives on the streets, and all cats need a good spot to sleep. But finding one isn’t easy! The cozy box is full of grumpy cats, and Inky won’t share his trash can. With the sun going down and rain starting to fall, Pokey is running out of options. Will he find a dry place to rest before the storm gets worse? And what will happen when lightning strikes?