Children's Books for 2nd Graders
Little Book of Big Facts: Irrawaddy Dolphin
Did you know dolphins aren’t fish? Meet the amazing Irrawaddy dolphin—a super smart ocean creature that breathes air, hunts in clever ways, and even helps other dolphins! Discover what makes these incredible animals so special and why they need our help to survive.
Prickly
Jill returns from the mines tired and hungry, needing golden carrots to heal. But growing carrots fast requires bone meal, and bone meal comes from prickly cactus in the desert! Dr Can Do has a clever plan involving water, boats, and a special machine. Can his creative invention solve their prickly problem? Discover how teamwork and smart thinking help friends overcome tricky challenges in this exciting Minecraft-inspired adventure!
The Elf
Tina has so many chores to do every day, but all she really wants is to play! One day while singing in the cornfield, she discovers a magical elf who can finish her work in a flash. Now Tina has a new friend and more time for fun! But when the elf disappears one night, Tina is heartbroken. Will the elf ever come back? And what will Tina learn about friendship and doing her fair share?
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?
Skel's Squiggles
There’s an art show in the village, and Skel wants to enter! But he hasn’t made art in years, and everyone else only has boring black ink to paint with. When Skel discovers a magical squid that produces golden ink after eating golden apples, he gets a brilliant idea. What if he feeds the squid snacks of different colours? Can Skel’s colourful discovery help him create something amazing for the art show?
Trap
When a sneaky fox steals a hen from the farm, Fig Pig, Tip the Dog, and Brat Cat must work together to protect their animals. With quick thinking and clever teamwork, can they outsmart the hungry fox before it strikes again?
Apam Cake
Abdul is excited to help make Apam Cake for the festival, but when his mother gets hurt, he decides to bake it himself for the first time. With flour flying and batter splattering everywhere, can he create the perfect sweet treat before all the other cooks—or will something unexpected happen?
He Can Spy…
Kojo has a big reading test coming up at school, and he’s determined to do well! As he practices his homework, he spies all sorts of funny things—a grandad in a bucket hat, a grandma in bright clothes, a hen wearing a headscarf, and even a cat with a necktie! Some words are tricky, but Kojo knows how to break them down. Can you help Kojo spot all the silly dressed-up characters? What other words will he find?
Mer
Jack is fishing by the shore when he catches something unexpected—a mysterious girl named Mer! She’s a mermaid who has had a falling out with her sea friends. Jack invites her to visit the farm, but Mer can only stay out of the water for a short time. Will Jack and Meow be able to help Mer feel better, and can they find a way for her to visit whenever she wants?
The Cursed Emerald Part Five
The next morning I wake with a feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach. I can’t remember why until I see the emerald with all my things. It felt like I only glanced at it, but the growl in my empty belly warns me that I’ve been staring at the cursed emerald again and a good part of the morning has been wasted.