Animal Books for 2nd Graders

Deep in the cold sea lives the fastest, sneakiest cod on the coast - and every fisherman has given up trying to catch it. Every one, that is, except Steve. But Steve has no rod, no net, and no boat. How on earth will he catch a fish with his bare hands? And when the tide washes something unexpected onto the shore, could Steve finally have a chance? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words such as ‘diet,’ ‘quiet,’ ’naive,’ ‘reacts,’ and ’triumph.’

Jill has twelve bones and a big plan - tame a wolf from the glade! But this cheeky little white wolf keeps snatching bones and bolting into the trees. Can Jill outsmart a wolf who seems to be playing her own game? Will there be any bones left by sundown, or will she walk home empty-handed? This decodable reader builds confidence with 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘caterpillar,’ ’eleven,’ and ‘honestly.’

Ned has spotted a bee buzzing across his farm, and now he simply must find out where it lives - and whether it might share some of that sweet golden honey. But bees don’t love being chopped at with axes, and a hungry bear is eyeing the same prize. Can Ned and The Book find a cleverer way to get their treat? This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ‘boldly,’ ‘softly,’ ‘kindly,’ and ‘swiftly.’

Meet Hantu, a mischievous spook who loves to scare everyone in sight! From dogs to lions, from little boys to big guards with guns, no one is safe when this ghost is in the mood to spook. He zooms through the night chasing and scaring everyone he meets. But what happens when Hantu tries to scare a tiny little mouse? Will the smallest creature be the easiest to frighten, or will Hantu finally meet his match?

Anika stands at the water’s edge, clutching her snorkel and feeling very unsure about this whole ocean thing. What if it tastes like pickles? What if something with tentacles is waiting? But once she dips below the waves, a secret world of glowing specks, baby turtles, flying fish and a color-changing octopus opens up. Will Anika find her courage in the deep blue? This decodable reader practices prefixes in words like ‘inhale,’ ’explore,’ ‘detect,’ ‘retreat’ and ‘debrief.’

Kit the cat has vanished from her pillow, leaving only a tiny dent and one white whisker behind! Where could that sneaky little troublemaker be hiding this time? Is she curled up in her favorite blue pot, wedged under the bed like a tiger on the prowl, or tucked away somewhere far more surprising? Join the search, follow every clue, and see if you can spot her first! This decodable reader practices 2-syllable open words such as ‘begin,’ ‘hiding,’ ’tiger,’ ‘robot,’ and ’today.’

On a sunny morning at the farm, a boy spots Rooster’s magnificent red comb gleaming like a royal crown - and suddenly he wants one too! But Rooster says no, Peacock struts away, and even Heron refuses to share. Will anyone give him a crown of his very own? When nobody will help, what clever idea might save the day? This decodable reader practices the ‘ow’ sound through words such as ‘crown,’ ‘down,’ ‘frown,’ ‘show,’ and ’now.’

Steve and Alex caught WAY too many cod - and now a giant, stinky pile of fish is rotting on their dock! What happens when they leave food out instead of storing it properly? Can a roaring fire and a quiet cave really make the problem disappear, or will the awful whiff bring every hungry hog and curious cat running straight to their farm? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words like ‘quiet,’ ‘giant,’ ‘fuel,’ ‘chaos,’ and ‘ruins.’

Skel the skeleton has boots, a crossbow, and a fine set of bones - but something is missing. What he really needs is a loyal hunting dog! So when he brings home a floppy-eared pup with the biggest, hungriest eyes in the world, what could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, it turns out, especially when your new best friend thinks YOU are the snack. This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words such as ‘being,’ ‘chaos,’ ‘diet,’ ‘genius,’ and ’triumph.’

When a fluffy hen appears in the pig pen, Fig Pig and Tip can hardly believe their luck - fresh eggs every morning! But what happens when a sneaky fox sneaks under the fence and snatches a chicken right off the ground? Can Brat Cat chop down a tree fast enough to stop her? And does clever Fig Pig have a secret plan of his own? This decodable reader practices the ie phonogram in words like ‘cried,’ ‘field,’ ’thief,’ and ‘shriek.’