Free Books for 2nd Graders
Bop
Bop is a bull who wants to learn to dance like his pals. He tries to hop and sway like the big bulls, but his leg will not kick like the big bull. His pal tells him not to give up and he eventually learns.
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?
Lots of Pots
It’s a sunny summer day, and Pip and Tom discover a pile of paint pots left by house painters. When the painters offer them brushes and pots, the children can’t resist! They have so much fun painting the gate together. But what happens when Pip gets a wild idea and starts painting on the blank wall? Will their mum be happy with their colourful creations?
Red
Red lives in the countryside and rarely visits town. The busy streets, loud noises, and confusing turns make him nervous. But then he spots something familiar—a horse with a cart! As Red continues his journey through town, will he find what he’s looking for and discover that town isn’t so scary after all?
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?
What's the Scoop on Pee and Poop?
Join Pat the Rat on an extraordinary adventure as he dives into the toilet to discover where pee and poop really go! Follow Pat through twisting pipes and mysterious tanks as he meets new friends and uncovers the secrets of wastewater treatment. What amazing discoveries will Pat make on his journey through the underground world?
A Small Boat in a Big Lake
Ken and his friend decide to explore the mysterious lake that people say is full of big fish and dragons. They find a boat and row out into the foggy water, but soon they start seeing scary things - a mean-looking shape in the mist, a big shadow under their boat, and something with sharp teeth coming right at them! Are the scary stories about the lake actually true? What will the two friends discover on their adventure?
Min Wants Help
It’s Min’s very first day of school and she feels like such a big girl! But there’s one problem - she doesn’t know how to put on her new school uniform with all those tricky buttons. Min searches everywhere for help, but Mummy is baking, Daddy is feeding chickens, Grandpa is with the cows, Grandma is raking, and her brother Tim is busy too! Will Min find someone to help her get ready for her important day, or will she have to figure it out all by herself?
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.