Friendship Books for 2nd Graders
Jill Joins the Mage
Jill needs ancient debris - and the only place to find it is the Nether! Will she join the Mage and Doc on a wild trip through a portal of swirling light? The Mage grins with joy at the thought of riding big beasts across bubbling lava, but Jill has a better idea. Can clever bridges spoil the danger before it ruins the whole quest? This decodable reader practices the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘join,’ ‘joy,’ ‘choice,’ and ‘coils.’
Jim Brags Big
When Jim sees Len’s shiny new toy boat, something twisty happens in his tummy - and suddenly he’s bragging about owning the best stuff in the WORLD! But Jim’s toy box only holds a dented ball and an old board game. Could borrowing treasures from Grandpa’s plants, Gran’s craft basket, and Mom’s dresser save the day? Or will one missing perfume bottle give the whole game away? This decodable reader practices es plurals through words like ‘boxes,’ ‘bushes,’ ‘fixes,’ ‘dresses,’ and ‘riches.’
Ouch! That Was My Leaf!
Spike the cactus is lonely and wants to find a friend. He hops around the garden in his pot, asking different trees if they want to be pals. But the orange tree is grumpy, the banana tree is scared, and others just sigh at him. When he finally finds someone willing to chat, something goes wrong. Why is it so hard for Spike to make friends? Will he ever find a pal who truly understands him?
Who Took My Nuts?
Pip the squirrel has tucked away forty-nine nuts for winter - but when she checks her secret stash, every single nut has vanished! Who could have taken them? The bluebird says no. The bees say no. Even a passing fly won’t help. Can Pip’s friend Liz help her work out what really happened before the first snowfall arrives? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘armchair,’ ‘beehive,’ ‘snowfall,’ ‘weekday,’ and ‘woodwork.’
A Rod
Alex has a shiny new fishing rod and she’s already racing for the water - but poor Steve doesn’t have one! Can he scrounge up sticks and string before Alex hauls in every fish in the sea? And when his search turns up two sad, broken rods instead of crafting bits, is his fishing day sunk for good? Dive in and find out! This decodable reader practices 2-syllable open words such as ‘before,’ ‘begins,’ ‘open,’ ‘over,’ and ’taken.’
Don't Step on Tim!
Tim is a tiny tin robot no bigger than a thimble, and he is certain he was built for BIG adventures. So when a lost blue button bounces past his feet, off he marches to find its owner! But can one little robot dodge giant sneakers, slobbery dogs, and splashing cars without getting squashed along the way? This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ‘puddle,’ ‘scramble,’ ‘wobbled,’ and ‘simple.’
I Found It in the Cave!
Deep in a glowing cave, Steve spots something he’s never seen before - two grinning little creatures blinking up at him from a hidden pool! Who are these soggy new friends, and will they like the cozy pond Steve builds back home? Can one explorer really become an axolotl expert overnight? Join Steve for a squishy, splashy adventure full of surprises. This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il endings in words such as ’little,’ ‘puddle,’ ‘gentle,’ ‘sparkle,’ and ‘wriggle.’
Watch Out, Ted!
Ted is heading to Ava’s birthday party, and he knows every step of the way - even though he cannot see. But when his neighbor Kim follows closely behind, worrying about every puddle and barking dog, can Ted show her that smells, sounds, and a trusty cane are all he needs? How does he find his way so boldly? Step along and find out! This decodable reader practices suffixes in words such as ‘boldly,’ ‘calmly,’ ‘proudly,’ ‘friendship,’ and ‘roughness.’
Don't Tell Dr Can Do!
When the Mischievous Mage sets off a spectacular firework show one night, he expects to get in trouble. Instead, Jill has a surprising request - she wants him to help celebrate something special for the village! Jill has big plans that include a new town square, a fountain, rose bushes, and even a secret surprise for Dr Can Do. What could the surprise be, and how will Dr Can Do react when he finds out?
Bones and the Wolves
When a terrible storm hits at nightfall, Bones the hunting dog bolts from Skel’s side and vanishes into the dark hills. Deep in the woods, lost and hungry, he meets a wolf pack with pale, steady eyes - and starts to run wild with them. But can a dog who has forgotten his home ever find his way back to the friend who loves him? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ’nightfall,’ ‘hillside,’ ‘daybreak,’ ‘sunset,’ and ‘pathway.’