Funny Books for 2nd Graders
Flip, Toss, SPLAT!
Have you ever met a grandma who simply cannot stop juggling? Gran can toss anything - pans, spoons, pocket watches, even umbrellas - sending them spinning high through the air! But when a ripe mango goes SPLAT on the wrong head, Gran needs a new plan. Will bright juggling balls save the day, or is more mischief on the way? Watch Gran flip, toss, and twirl under the stars! This decodable reader practices the ‘igh’ phonogram in words such as ‘bright,’ ‘high,’ ’night,’ and ’tight.’
No Scare for Mouse!
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?
It Won't Stay Down!
The bravest explorer in the whole world has found a village under the full moon - but something is very wrong. The huts are dark, the golem is cracked and tangled in vines, and a see-through cat is watching every move. Where did all the villagers go? And what happens when a defeated zombie simply will not stay down? This decodable reader practices prefixes in words like ‘inspect,’ ‘unpack,’ ‘retreat,’ and ‘return.’
Jack Attack
Zom wakes up to find his whole farm covered in cake - neat little patches of it, stretching right across the garden! The next day, it’s coal. The day after that, eggs everywhere! Jack thinks it’s the funniest thing ever, but Zom is sure someone is pulling pranks. Could it really be Jack, or is something stranger going on? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words such as ‘boxes,’ ‘catches,’ ‘dashes,’ and ‘hatches.’
The Cat Is Hiding!
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.’
A New Driver In Town!
Meet one speedy ambulance who is tired, oh so tired, of driving slowly with kind Mr. Chow! When a bold new driver hops in and hits the gas, will zooming through town be everything our little ambulance dreamed of? Or could going too fast lead to a very bumpy surprise? Buckle up for a wild ride full of sirens, splashes, and a runaway wheel! This decodable reader practices the ow phonogram in words like ‘cow,’ ‘down,’ ‘frown,’ ‘howl,’ and ’town.’
No More Torches!
Doc Can Do has walked a long way to find a new place to stay - but when he reaches the village, every wall is lit by smoky, drippy torches! Can this clever inventor convince the villagers that his bright new lamps, speedy rails, and wild ideas are better than fire? What will he build next? This decodable reader practices the ai/ay sound in words like ‘day,’ ‘stay,’ ‘main,’ and ‘rays.’
Not One Drop!
Girl is thirstier than she has ever been, and there is not one drop of water left anywhere! The pump is dry, the tank is empty, and even the creek has cracked in the sun. Will she find a sip to drink? Can a single silent cloud in the open sky really hear her shouting? A decodable reader practicing 2-syllable open words like ‘baking,’ ‘open,’ ‘silent,’ ’tiny,’ and ‘water.’
Oh No, My Hair!
When Allie spots an old photo of Mom with a short, pretty haircut, she decides she simply must have one too - so she grabs the craft scissors and gets snipping! But what happens when Allie sees herself in the mirror? Can noodles, green beans, or a blanket of spinach leaves really fix a haircut gone wrong? This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables in words like ‘haircut,’ ‘mirror,’ ‘scissors,’ ‘blanket,’ and ‘picture.’
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?