Children's Books for 2nd Graders

Coach Vic has a secret tucked inside an old trunk, and his shelves are packed with shiny trophies like pirate treasure. What could be so exciting? When he pulls out a big white volleyball and promises to teach everyone how to play, eyes go wide and hands shoot up - especially Dog’s paws! But will Dog remember the rules once the ball starts flying? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘beaches,’ ‘matches,’ ‘watches,’ and ‘wishes.’

Skel has a list of chores longer than his arm, and rest is the very last thing on his mind. But when the sun sinks low and shadows stretch across the field, something with glowing eyes is watching from the clouds. What happens to those who refuse to sleep? Can Skel and Bones make it home before the phantoms swoop? This decodable reader practises the ‘ie’ phonogram in words like ’tied,’ ‘spied,’ ‘shield,’ ‘shriek,’ and ‘cries.’

Drew the fairy has one simple plan - pick just ONE favourite flower from her whole garden. Easy, right? But with buzzing bees pointing every which way, a crew of birds hunting worms, and a slew of roses in every shade of pink, how can anyone choose? And what happens when Drew spots a bright red bloom she’s never seen before? This decodable reader practises the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ‘drew,’ ‘crew,’ ‘flew,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘phew.’

Have you ever wondered what happens to a raindrop once it tumbles from a cloud? High above the hills, thousands of raindrops are lined up for the greatest race in the world - first one to the sea wins! But what is the prize, and does anyone actually know the rules? Tumble, splash, and roll along for a wild ride. This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘mission,’ ’location,’ ‘vacation,’ and ‘migration.’

Pang the cicada has been picked to conduct the biggest concert of the year - and absolutely nothing can go wrong! But what happens when the choir sings the wrong notes, his stomach does somersaults, and raindrops start falling at a DRY season concert? Can one nervous little conductor save the show before everything falls apart? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘conductor,’ ‘cicada,’ ‘calendar,’ ‘caterpillar,’ and ‘magnificent.’

Dr. Can Do knows every single cobble in his quiet little town of Canville - or so he thinks! But when a stranger named Sam rides in claiming there are hidden caves nearby, Dr. Can Do is sure he’s wrong. What could possibly be lurking beneath those gentle green hills? Could a whole jungle really grow underground? Follow along as a humble guide leads the way into a world no one expected. This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ‘gravel,’ ‘purple,’ and ’tunnel.’

Red loves swimming, looping, and munching the greenest weeds in his cool, cool pond - until something BIG shows up in the reeds with rows and rows of sharp teeth! Can Red and his little pals out-swim the Big Bad Fish? Will they find a clever way to shoo him off for good? Zoom into the pond and find out! This decodable reader practises the ‘oo’ sound in words like ‘food,’ ‘moon,’ ’look,’ ‘zoom,’ and ‘soon.’

Starfang the spider is bored of the farm. Why stay inside when the world outside is full of wild berries, sweet flowers, and tickly petals? One night, someone leaves the barn window open just a crack - and that’s all a sneaky eight-legged adventurer needs! But what happens when Starfang crawls too deep into a dark cave and meets something with glowing red eyes? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘bushes,’ ‘branches,’ ‘patches,’ and ‘crashes.’

Pip’s first birthday is tomorrow, and Kara has the most exciting plan ever - a surprise party with cake, balloons, and every single one of his favourite things! But what happens when a clever little puppy peeks around the doorway and hears every word? Can Kara still pull off a surprise when Pip has plans of his own? This decodable reader practises suffixes through words such as ‘boldly,’ ‘brightly,’ ‘cheerful,’ ‘proudly,’ and ‘softly.’

High in her favourite tree, Mother Crow loves to caw louder than anyone in the neighbourhood - but her three hungry chicks don’t want songs, they want breakfast! Can she swoop across the city and spot something tasty before the chicks bawl the whole tree down? And when a lady strolls by with a basket of silver fish, will this clever crow be quick enough to grab one? This decodable reader practises the aw/au phonogram in words like ‘caw,’ ‘claws,’ ‘hauls,’ and ‘awe.’