Children's Books for 2nd Graders
No Room for Pokey!
Poor Pokey just wants a warm, dry spot to curl up for the night - but every bed on the street is taken! A box full of grumpy cats, a trash can with glowing eyes, and now cold rain splatting on his head. Will Pokey ever find somewhere safe to sleep? And when a storm turns scary, what will he do about the cats who said no room for him? This decodable reader practices the aw/au phonogram in words like ‘claws,’ ‘crawl,’ ‘pause,’ and ‘yawn.’
Not My Wheat Field!
Ned has finally grown his very first patches of wheat, and he can’t wait to fill boxes and boxes with golden stalks. But what happens when a hissing creeper sneaks onto the farm in the dead of night? Can Ned save his harvest before it all goes BOOM? With bunches of wheat on the line and a clever Book by his side, this little farmer isn’t giving up! A decodable reader practicing es plurals in words like ‘boxes,’ ‘patches,’ ‘crashes,’ and ‘wishes.’
Pedal, Mama, Pedal!
When the school bell rings in Animal Town, every mom and dad zooms off to pick up their kids - every single one except poor Mama Bear, who always arrives last. Can a bear who has never ridden before really learn to pedal? And what happens when wobbly wheels meet a brave heart and a cheering cub? Hop on and find out! This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ’loudly,’ ‘proudly,’ ‘happiness,’ and ‘hopeless.’
Snap! Missed Me!
Dan the monkey loves to play outside in the sunshine, leaping from branch to branch in search of the perfect crunchy leaf. But what happens when a giant fish with snapping jaws is waiting in the stream below? Can Dan dodge those teeth, or will his wild cartwheels land him headfirst into trouble? A cheeky, heart-thumping adventure full of swings, splashes, and near misses! This decodable reader builds confidence with compound words such as ‘sunshine,’ ‘daydream,’ ‘headfirst,’ and ‘midair.’
Sticky Hands!
What happens when Kim goes to the market with the stickiest orange fingers in town? She wants fairy floss, a blue toy bus, a sparkly yellow skirt, and shiny sunglasses - but her gloopy hands keep getting in the way! Will Kim learn to look without touching, or will sticky trouble follow her everywhere she goes? This decodable reader focuses on the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘sight,’ ’tight,’ and ‘might.’
The Black Thing
The monster came from the hills, hungry and dark, swallowing the village one soul at a time. When brave little Kwezi decides the only way to beat it is from the inside, can a boy with a breathing tube, a handful of sticks, and one small flame outsmart a creature that eats everything? Will his daring plan spark rescue, or ruin? A tense, triumphant tale of courage against the odds. This book practices the /ɔɪ/ sound with words like ‘boy’, ‘join’, ’noise’, ‘boils’, and ‘joy’.
The Dog Got Out!
When Mom heads to work, one clever little dog has big plans - and they definitely don’t involve staying in the yard! Can he leap the fence, find his pals, and sneak back home before anyone notices he’s gone? With wagging tails, wiggling bottoms, and a surprise sing-along next door, every day is an adventure waiting to happen. What mischief will he get up to today? This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il endings in words like ‘kennel,’ ’little,’ ‘purple,’ ‘wiggle,’ and ‘scrambled.’
Where Did Everyone Go?
In the noisiest, most squished-up house in the world, there is absolutely nowhere to go! With Grandma, Pa, Mom, Dad, baby, aunt, uncle, and a very innocent-looking cat underfoot, could one little wish for peace and quiet really change everything? And when the house finally falls silent, will it feel as wonderful as our hero hoped? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘household,’ ‘driveway,’ ‘stairway,’ ‘doorway,’ and ‘daydream.’
Who Made the Rain Cry?
When a sad tune drifts from a girl’s window and makes the clouds cry, who will follow the song to find her? Brown Rabbit twitches his ears, Bee buzzes into the sky, and Bird soars between raindrops - but can a garden full of critters mend such deep sadness? This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables in words like ‘rabbit,’ ‘garden,’ ‘sunny,’ ‘problem,’ and ‘until.’
Don't Sit There, Sam!
Meet Sam, the puppy who loves one thing more than anything in the whole wide world - sitting! From the moment he’s born, Sam plonks down wherever he pleases: in the middle of paths, on cliff edges, even when he’s meant to be chasing sheep. But what happens when this giant, goofy dog and his quiet trio of family line up at the edge of a dock? Will Sam ever learn where NOT to sit? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words like ‘being,’ ‘giant,’ ‘quiet,’ and ’trio.’