Children's Books for 2nd Graders
Market Fun
Join a young reader on a magical day at the busy market with their dad! From colorful treats to enchanting music and wonderful treasures at every stall, there’s so much to explore and discover. What will they find most exciting—the delicious snacks, the mesmerizing musician, or something else entirely?
Mine!
The narrator is mad because his brother has all of his stuff. He wants to play, but their mum tells them both to go to bed. He looks out in the yard and sees an elephant. He jumps on for a ride and spots his brother out in the plains.
Mining School
Jill is the best miner in town, bringing back cartloads of treasures for all her friends. But what happens when everyone depends on just one person? Jill has a surprise plan - she’s going to teach her friends how to mine obsidian, the hardest stone of all! Can Tom the Baker, Dr Can Do, and the mage learn to swing a diamond pickaxe? Join this exciting underground adventure to find out!
My Cat
When her dad comes home from shopping, a girl gets to draw the food before dinner. She’s taken drawing classes and loves shading and adding details. But there’s something she really wants to draw—her cat! The problem is, her cat won’t sit still. Will she find a way to capture her furry friend on paper?
My Comb
The bird has a red comb which is like a crown. The speaker wants a crown too, but the bird will not give her one. She then sees a green bird with a crown and asks if she can have one, but the green bird says no.
Ned Gives a Haircut
Ned needs wool to make a cozy bed for his tiny shed, so he decides to shear some sheep! But catching sheep is trickier than Ned expects. Will Ned figure out how to get the wool he needs? Join Ned on his woolly adventure and discover if he can outsmart the speedy sheep!
Ned Protects His Wheat
Ned works hard to grow wheat on his farm, dreaming of a big harvest. But when a creepy visitor destroys his crops, Ned must find a way to protect his hard work. Will Ned’s new plan keep his wheat safe? Join Ned and discover how determination and clever thinking can save the day!
Ned the Swordsman
Ned lives on a peaceful farm where he grows wheat and bakes bread. But when the sun goes down, scary monsters come out! Zombies and creepy creatures roam in the darkness, forcing Ned to hide inside his house every night. He dreams of being brave enough to stay outside after sunset. When Ned asks his magic book for help, it reveals a secret plan. Can Ned find the courage to face the monsters in the dark?
Ned's Fashion Show
Ned the farmer has a problem. He’s made some leather armour, but he thinks brown is boring! Luckily, his magic book has a clever idea involving the colourful flowers growing in his fields. Ned discovers he can crush flowers to make red and yellow dyes, but will he find the perfect colour to make him happy? What happens when you mix different colours together? Join Ned on his colourful adventure to find out!
Ned's Piggy Tale
Ned discovers carrots in a mysterious field and brings one home—but a hungry pig follows him! Now Ned must build a safe pen and care for his new animal friends. As he works to protect them from nighttime dangers, Ned learns that farming is more complicated than he ever imagined. Will Ned’s farm become a thriving home for his piggy pals?