Children's Books for 2nd Graders
Pat the Cat
Pat the cat lives outside, napping in his favorite tree and eating food from the kind Jones family. But when the family goes on a trip, Pat suddenly has no one to feed him! He discovers a window into their house, where bags of chips, bread, cheese, and so much more are waiting. Pat eats and eats until he grows very fat. But what will happen when the Jones family returns home?
Pig
A girl finds a smelly pig and decides to play with it. She gets it muddy and then takes it home to sneak it in. Her mum finds them and makes them take a bath. They discover that it is not a pig, but a pug.
Puppy's Birthday
Meet Kara and her playful puppy Pip! When Kara discovers that Pip is turning one year old, she and her mum head to town to plan a surprise birthday party. But Pip has heard the exciting news and has his own plans! He sets off to invite all his animal friends—birds, rabbits, and turtles—to celebrate with him. What will happen when Kara returns home with a big birthday cake? Who will end up being the most surprised?
Sun?
We love days when it rains. We can play in the puddles, lay out in the rain, and sing in the rain. At home, we can relax with a hot drink and a good book. The sun is up and it’s time to enjoy the day!
Tag
Steve and Alex are playing tag, and Steve is it! Alex runs off to find the perfect hiding spot. Steve searches everywhere - but finding Alex is harder than he thought! First he spots a grey dog, then a cat from the farm, and even a hen in a hole. Will Steve ever find Alex? Can you help him spot where she’s hiding?
Tears
My big sister is really cool and I want to do everything that she does. Even though she sometimes cries while chopping onions, she’s still really brave and I look up to her.
The Big Red Flower
There is a big red flower in the jungle who is a bit odd. The other flowers don’t much like her, but she doesn’t care. She’s the biggest flower in the world!
The Dragonfly Net
When Kim and you need to catch an insect for a school project, you spot a speedy dragonfly on the playground. Your hands are too slow—but what if you could use nature itself to help? Discover how teamwork and clever thinking can solve the trickiest problems. Will you manage to catch the dragonfly without hurting its delicate wings?
The Giant Wants to Play
A giant boy named Sen just wants to find some friends to play with. But he tends to scare regular sized kids. Will he find a way to make friends with them?
The Iron Golem
Jack discovers a lonely iron golem walking in endless circles near his farm. The massive creature seems lost and confused, with no purpose. Jack wants to help it find its way, but how can a boy move something so heavy and strong? What clever plan will Jack come up with to guide the golem to where it belongs?