Friendship Books for 2nd Graders

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.’

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.’

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!

Meet a curious bot with gears and coils who makes an unexpected friend—a dog that can grow big! When a mysterious noise echoes nearby, a giant droid appears with a surprising pet of its own. What happens when these unlikely friends come together? Discover the joy and adventure that unfolds when bots and pets become family!

A brave warrior arrives to rescue a princess from a fierce dragon. But when he reaches the tower, nothing is quite what he expected! What’s the real story between the princess and the dragon? Join them to discover the truth and uncover a surprising friendship.

Ted is the new kid at the park, and he’s not very nice. He uses his slingshot to pelt rocks and trash, and he won’t let anyone have fun on the slides or swings. When Ted keeps ruining their games, the kids come up with a clever plan to get him to leave. Will their trick work, and what will happen next?