SEL Books for 2nd Graders
I Won't Give Up
Meet Hope, a girl who wants to learn exciting new things like riding a bike and swimming. But learning isn’t always easy! She falls down, gets scared, and sometimes wants to give up. The world seems full of frightening things - dark rooms, creepy crawlies, and booming thunder. How will Hope find the courage to face her fears? Can she discover the secret to being brave?
Little Book of Big Facts: Help! I Need Money
Do you wish you had more money for the things you want? Join Bookbot as you discover the secrets of saving, earning, and managing your money like a pro! Learn clever ways to grow your piggy bank and make smart choices about spending. What amazing things could you buy if you saved up?
Jill Lost it All
Jill arrives at the village with nothing left after a terrible raid. When kind Dr. Can Do learns about her loss, he springs into action with a mysterious plan. Will he really be able to help Jill protect what matters most? Join this brave girl and her new friend on a heartwarming journey of hope and kindness.
Dogs and Cats
Dog and Cat are the best of friends! They play together, sleep side by side, and share everything. Dog always makes Cat feel safe, and they love lazing under the big tree in the yard. But one day, something changes. Cat gets invited to live inside the house with the people, and Dog is left all alone in the shed. Will jealousy tear apart their wonderful friendship, or can they find a way to stay best friends?
The Monster
Sam and his sibling used to be the best adventure buddies, slaying imaginary monsters and winning treasures together. But now a different kind of monster has arrived - one that makes Sam sleep all day, skip his favourite foods, and hide away in his room. No matter what the family tries, they can’t seem to reach him through the dark fog. Can they find a way to help Sam fight this powerful monster?
Mindfulness
Have you ever felt worried or had big feelings that were hard to handle? Mindfulness might be just what you need! This book introduces a special way to check in with your body and brain. You’ll discover how to notice what’s happening around you and inside you. But what happens when bad thoughts try to take over like weeds in a garden? And how can watching your breath help you feel better? Open this book to learn simple exercises you can try anywhere!
Where is Pluto?
The Sun has a problem—she can’t find Pluto anywhere! He usually stays far at the back of the solar system, but now he’s completely disappeared. Mercury is too hot, Venus can’t see through her thick clouds, and Earth is busy watching her humans. As the planets search from the rocky inner worlds to the icy outer reaches, they discover something is very wrong with their distant friend. What could be making Pluto so upset?
Ted
Ted is the new kid at the park, and he’s not very nice. He uses his slingshot to pelt rocks and trash, and he won’t let anyone have fun on the slides or swings. When Ted keeps ruining their games, the kids come up with a clever plan to get him to leave. Will their trick work, and what will happen next?
Mum Needs a Bike
Mama Bear is always late picking up Baby Bear from school. Every other parent has a bike, but Mama Bear doesn’t know how to ride one. Will she be brave enough to learn? Join Mama Bear on an exciting adventure as she discovers something new and discovers she’s braver than she thought!