Children's Books for 2nd Graders

Fig Pig stands on the coast and makes a very big promise: he will sail across the sea and bring Brat Cat the most AMAZING thing in the whole world! But what will he find out there on the waves? Spotty mushroom cows? A giant white bear? A burning hot desert? And will anything be amazing enough for Fig Pig’s chest of treasure? This decodable reader practises the ‘oa’ sound in words like ‘boat,’ ‘coast,’ ‘float,’ and ‘croak.’

What lies beyond the flower fields Ned calls home? With his magic book floating beside him, Ned sets off to find out - and stumbles upon a bustling village full of curious folk, a giant iron figure, and a friendly trader with two llamas. What treasures will the villagers offer for Ned’s wheat and coal? And what shiny green items might he find along the way? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘cosy,’ ’tiny,’ ‘open,’ and ‘robot.’

Ned has built a wall, a gate, and even a moat - but what happens when spiders climb, skeletons shoot arrows, and creepers go BOOM? The Book says he needs a guard: a giant iron golem with a pumpkin for a head! Can Ned really grow a head in the dirt? And will his lumpy iron creation ever come to life? This decodable reader practises words with prefixes such as ‘defeat,’ ‘defend,’ ‘insert,’ and ‘unreal.’

When a fishing net suddenly traps Big Fish on the rocky seabed, can tiny Little Fish find someone with teeth sharp enough to set him free? He races past a slow sea turtle, a gentle blue whale, and deeper still into the ocean, whispering to himself with every flick of his fins. Will he find help before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘delicious,’ ’embarrassed,’ and ‘definitely.’

May has never seen the sea - not once, not even a little bit! So when her teacher Jack says he knows just the place to find it, her heart nearly leaps out of her chest. Can May climb high enough to spot the waves? What will she find at the top of the tallest hill? And could a surprise in Jack’s bag change everything? This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘high,’ ‘sight,’ and ’tight.’

Meet a young farmer with big dreams and even bigger baskets! He digs straight lines, scatters seeds, and shoos away hungry birds, all so his family can share a special meal. But can one boy really grow an entire dinner by himself? And what happens when surprise visitors sneak into his garden? This decodable reader practises suffix words such as ‘proudly,’ ‘kindly,’ ‘hopeful,’ ’thankful,’ and ’lovely.’

Tip has a brand new plan: become the village’s ace reporter! But when the stone mason’s hammer makes him jump, his map looks suspiciously like a potato, and the armourer’s forge produces something shiny and sharp, will Tip ever fill a single page of his notebook? Can a scared little reporter still find the story of a lifetime? This decodable reader practises the ’ew’ phonogram in words like ’new,’ ‘flew,’ ‘drew,’ and ‘stew.’

Tip is having the worst day ever, and now he’s burrowed under his blanket and declared the whole day cancelled. Can a bright red tulip from Brat Cat cheer him up? And what about Fig Pig, who comes bursting in with armfuls of glowing vines and big, twinkly ideas? Will Tip ever peek out from beneath his covers again? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘bunches,’ ‘reaches,’ ‘rushes,’ ‘watches,’ and ‘wishes.’

Deep in the steamy jungle, where moist soil meets twisting vines, there lives a giant red flower named Rafa - and oh, does she have a smell! The roses say her spots spoil the view. The butterflies zoom right past without a glance. So why is Rafa still grinning with joy, puffing up her petals and calling out in her happiest voice? Could stinky really be special? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words such as ‘joy,’ ‘voice,’ ‘moist,’ ‘spoil,’ and ‘point.’

From a sheet-castle with Jen to bike rides with Grandad, bedtime stories with Nan, and a backyard full of seedlings, this little narrator has a LOT of people to love. But what happens when a helpful watering job goes hilariously sideways? Who ends up dripping wet, still clutching a bundle of yellow flowers? This decodable reader practises the le/al/el/il pattern in words like ‘castle,’ ‘sprinkle,’ ‘uncle,’ and ‘gentle.’