Children's Books for 2nd Graders

Zom the zombie farmer has a brilliant plan - invite the villagers for a lovely farm stay with fresh air, cute animals, and a big country breakfast! The villagers arrive gleeful and hopeful, but when Zom hands them a very long list of chores and vanishes, things start to get messy. Will slimy green eggs and grumpy zombie sheep ruin the trip? This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ‘farmer,’ ‘gladly,’ ‘hopeful,’ and ‘proudly.’

It’s Emma’s birthday and she receives an exciting gift—a brand new bike! With a pink helmet to keep her safe, Emma is ready to explore. But before she can ride freely around town, she needs to learn the rules of the road. Will Emma be brave enough to ride her bike on her own? Join Emma on her thrilling birthday adventure!

Meet Susy, a big dreamer with an even bigger plan - she wants to be a REAL magician, with a sparkling crown, a flowing gown, and a crowd cheering her name! But what happens when a queen has no cape, no wand, and no tricks up her sleeve? Can her loyal pup Mak help turn a dusty attic and a rice bowl into the greatest show in town? This decodable reader practices the ‘ow’ sound in words like ‘crown,’ ‘gown,’ ‘bowl,’ and ‘wow.’

It’s the hottest afternoon of the summer, and Gilly the goat is absolutely miserable. The stream is too wet, the shrubs are too small, and shade fit for a goat is nowhere to be found! But when Gilly spots a family building a real house in town, a wild idea starts fizzing in her brain. Could a goat actually build her own shelter? This decodable reader gives kids practice with 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘miserable,’ ‘congratulations,’ and ‘particular.’

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! Who is shaking the walls of Skel’s quiet farmhouse in the middle of the night? A trio of llamas has decided the farm is the best party spot in the land - and they’ve invited everyone! Can Skel and Zom stop the woolly riot before the llamas ruin every last crop, or will the chaos only grow? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words like ’trio,’ ‘quiet,’ ‘riot,’ and ‘vial.’

Ned has a tall stone tower, a shiny new diamond pickaxe, and one very big dream - to become a real wizard! But what happens when he ventures deep into a massive cavern and finds a bubbling lava pool blocking his path? Can a simple bucket really help him mine the hardest block in the world? Follow Ned and The Book on a brilliant underground adventure! This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables in words like ‘cabin,’ ‘rabbit,’ ’tunnel,’ ‘hammers,’ and ‘perfect.’

Ray’s hat is the greatest hat ever made - with googly eyes, teal horns, and a long pink tail that swishes when he walks. But what happens when a mischievous cloud spots that silly tail flapping in the wind? Can Ray and his bull catch the hat before it sails away forever? A windy, wonderful adventure about holding on tight to the things you love. This decodable reader practices the ai/ay phonogram with words like ‘hay,’ ‘rain,’ ’trail,’ ‘stay,’ and ‘gray.’

One little rule: check the door before bed. So how did Zom and Skel forget? When monsters invade the house in the dead of night, the boys have to grab their weapons, call Bones and Starfang, and battle zombies, ghasts, and a creeper that might just blow the whole place up. Can they clear their home before sunrise? This decodable reader practices prefixes in words like ‘invade,’ ‘reload,’ ‘unleash,’ ‘retreat,’ and ‘defend.’

Ladybug has found a teeny, tiny vine in the yard, and she is certain she can grow it into the most magnificent garden anyone has ever seen. But have you ever watched a vine climb a little too quickly? What happens when golden blossoms, fat pumpkins, and curling tendrils start wrapping around everything in sight? Snail tries to warn her, but Ladybug has big plans! This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ‘brightly,’ ‘proudly,’ ‘quickly,’ ‘growers,’ and ’lovely.’

Meet a puppet with amazing talents! A young puppeteer discovers all the wonderful things their wooden friend can do—from hopping and clapping to performing tap shows and doing tricks. With skillful string work, what incredible feats can this puppet achieve? Find out all the amazing ways a puppet can move, perform, and entertain!