Funny Books for 2nd Graders

Bird has built the most perfect nest in the tallest tree - so what could possibly go wrong? When a bumping elephant sends her home tumbling, Bird tries again on a sturdy wall, but trouble finds her there too. Will she ever find a safe place to rest, high above the world? When a sky full of balloons drifts past her beak, Bird gets a wild, wonderful idea. This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ sound in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ‘high,’ and ‘sight.’

Have you ever wondered what might be hiding in the middle of a big, quiet lake? When Ken and his friend grab a boat and paddle out to explore, every shadow and shape starts to look a little spooky. Is that an evil devil with claws? A giant fish? Or something even scarier rising from the water? Hold on tight and paddle faster! This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ‘paddling,’ ‘devil,’ ’little,’ ‘middle,’ and ’travel.’

Brat Cat has chickens to feed, sheep to brush, and a whole List of chores waiting - so why is there an arrow sticking out of her shoulder? Up on the hill, a grey pillager is aiming his crossbow right at her farm, and Brat Cat is NOT in the mood. Can one very grumpy cat grab her bow and send this troublemaker packing before her List falls apart? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘crashes,’ ‘dashes,’ ’launches,’ and ‘watches.’

One enormous elephant. One little red cart. And one very stuck situation! Can Roy budge the elephant, or will he find something even better along the way? From red hens and whooshing bubbles to giant ants and dancing spiders, Roy counts his way through the wildest day ever - but what happens when he reaches ten? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram through words like ‘choice,’ ‘join,’ ‘joy,’ ’noise,’ and ’toy.’

Ned is lost in a dismal swamp, his metal armour clanking and slimes bouncing everywhere - but what happens when a strange little pig starts following him home? Could Ned really saddle up a pig and ride it around the yard? With the Book grumbling and Milky watching in horror, Ned is about to try something truly ridiculous. This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ‘saddle,’ ‘final,’ ‘bubbles,’ ‘metal,’ and ‘dangle.’

Ned has rowed for days and days with one mission: to find the perfect spot to build a real house. But when he lands on a sandy beach, he discovers a talking book that’s been waiting three hundred years to help someone like him. Will Ned listen to the instructions before he starts punching things? And what exactly is that big blobby thing hanging from the tree? This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like “mission,” “location,” “patience,” and “instructions.”

Jack is stuck in the grumpiest mood ever, frowning at flowers, butterflies, and even the sun itself. But what happens when his friends Skel and Zom drag him deep into a bamboo forest? Could a munching panda mum, a cake-loving baby, and one enormous, slime-splattered sneeze finally crack Jack’s sour face? Get ready for giggles, gasps, and the grossest surprise in the whole forest! This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ‘fright,’ ’night,’ and ‘sight.’

Ned’s tiny shed is bursting at the seams, and he’s dreaming of a proper house with big rooms and doors he can actually fit through! But can one grumbly builder and a bossy, know-it-all Book really chop, stack, and stretch their way to the perfect home on the hill? And what happens when Ned’s plans don’t quite go to plan? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘axes,’ ‘boxes,’ ‘pushes,’ and ‘watches.’

Pat the cat has no home, but he naps in a lovely tree and the Jones family leaves food out for him daily. So when they pack their suitcases and drive away, what will a hungry cat do? That night, Pat sneaks softly through an open window and finds a fridge full of treats - but can one small cat really eat everything? This decodable reader practises suffixes in words such as ‘quickly,’ ‘blissful,’ ‘fatter,’ and ‘friendship.’

What happens when Zom spots a rainbow rabbit on his quiet walk and tastes its strange, fizzy milk? With a wild idea bubbling in his head, he sets out to create the tastiest treat the villagers have ever seen - a giant batch of rainbow cake pops! But will the villagers react the way Zom hopes, or will his grand plan end in total chaos? This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words like ‘quiet,’ ‘create,’ ‘giant,’ ‘riot,’ and ’trio.’