Free Books for 2nd Graders
The Giraffe Who Ate the Sun
Giraffe and his mum live in a small house on top of a hill. Mum has to go to work every day, so Giraffe tries to stop the sun from shining so she won’t be so hot.
The Sea Egg
Bob is fishing when he catches something unexpected—a magnificent sea snake! Instead of being dangerous, the snake needs Bob’s help to reach a mysterious egg hidden on a distant rock. Will Bob be brave enough to help this unusual creature? Join Bob on an underwater adventure full of surprises!
This is the Way
Ted is going to his friend’s birthday party, but there’s something different about him—Ted is blind and cannot see. His neighbour Kim wants to help him find the way, but Ted says he already knows it! How can Ted find his way through the streets without being able to see? What special skills does he use to know exactly where to go? Join Ted and Kim on their journey and discover the amazing ways Ted navigates the world around him.
Time to Go Home
Tal’s father gives him an important job: take the calf home before dark. But when Tal spots his friends playing a fun game called Benthik, he can’t resist joining in! Now the sun is setting, and the stubborn calf won’t budge from the tasty grass. Tal pulls and wrestles, but the calf just wants to eat. How will Tal ever get home in time?
Tug
Nib loves working with her yarn, but when her brothers leave for the fields, they warn her about a nasty troll nearby. She’s so focused on her work that she forgets to lock the door! When the big, blue beast snatches her away, clever Nib uses her bright red yarn to leave a trail. Will her brothers find her in time? Can a simple ball of yarn outsmart a hungry troll?
Turn!
Wheels are everywhere! From tiny skateboard wheels to giant ferris wheels, from clocks to diggers, wheels help us do amazing things every day. But have you ever wondered what life would be like without any wheels at all? How would we travel? How would we make things? Join this fascinating exploration of one of the world’s most important inventions and discover just how much we depend on wheels!
Two Mice
A man lives in this house. A mouse named Tik gets in and meets a rope named Klik. Klik says he can help with the cat. Tik and Klik trick the cat and Tik is safe. Tik gives Klik a big hug and calls him the best mouse.
Umbrella
A little duck treasures her big, red umbrella—until it mysteriously disappears! Without her favourite rainy-day companion, she sets out on an unexpected adventure. Along the way, she meets a clever frog, a creative mouse, and other forest friends who each have their own unique solutions. Will the duck find her beloved umbrella, or will she discover something even better?