Children's Books for 2nd Graders
Insects!
Did you know that grasshoppers can spring super high, ladybugs help protect crops, and some insects have been around since dinosaur times? Discover fascinating facts about the insects all around you—from tiny jumping spiders to stinky bugs with smelly defenses. But wait, are all creepy crawlies actually insects? Explore the amazing world of bugs and learn what makes a true insect!
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!
My Choices
Each day I choose, it’s what I do, My path I plan, both old and new. Choices are big, they help me grow, I look and think, it’s good to know. For school or play, I pick my look, Good things I get, right off the hook.
Pencil Box
The pencils in Shawn’s box are scared, but they get out and help Shawn to draw. When Shawn goes to bed, they look at what they have drawn and are happy with their work.
Time for a Bite
The big toman fish teaches the little toman fish how to catch dinner. The little fish makes a mistake and is scolded by the big fish. The big fish then shows the little fish how to work as a team to catch dinner.
Tug
Nib is busy working on her yarn when her brothers leave the house. They tell her to lock the door, but she doesn’t listen. A hungry blue troll spots Nib through the window and wants to make her his lunch! When the scary beast snatches Nib away to his cave, can her brothers find her in time? And how can a ball of yarn help save the day?
Banana Hunt
Monkey wakes up ready for a delicious banana breakfast, but his bunch of bananas has vanished! He searches his treehouse high and low, asking a buzzing bee and a slithering snake if they’ve seen his missing treat. But nobody knows where the bananas went. Then Monkey spots something yellow at the bottom of his tree — a trail of banana peels! Who could have taken his yummy breakfast? Follow Monkey on his hungry hunt to solve this fruity mystery!
Cod
There are so many different kinds of fish in the sea, and the cod is one of them! Meet Steve, who wants to catch a cod for his lunch. But there’s a problem - he doesn’t have a fishing rod or a net. The clever cod keeps swimming away and hiding in logs, kelp, and sandbars. Steve tries diving deep into the water, but catching this tricky fish is harder than he thought! Will Steve find a way to catch his lunch?
Cured
Two of my villagers love to play in the water. The water pushes them into a small cave at the back and they can’t get out. A zombie spawns in the dark cave and bites them.
I Want Fans
I want to learn to fly, so I sign up for a class. I have some difficulty at first, but I eventually make a pair of wings that work very well. I put on a great show for the other birds and land back down next to my fans.