Funny Books for 2nd Graders

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.’

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!

Discover the wonderful world of hats! From silly party hats to protective hard hats, there’s a hat for every occasion and adventure. Join people of all ages as they explore why we wear different hats—some keep us safe, some keep us cool, and some just make us smile. What hat will you wear on your next adventure?

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!

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?