Funny Books for 2nd Graders
My Nest Won't Stay!
Bird has built the most perfect nest in the tallest tree - so what could possibly go wrong? When a bumping elephant sends her home tumbling, Bird tries again on a sturdy wall, but trouble finds her there too. Will she ever find a safe place to rest, high above the world? When a sky full of balloons drifts past her beak, Bird gets a wild, wonderful idea. This decodable reader practices the ‘igh’ sound in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ‘high,’ and ‘sight.’
Paddle Faster, Ken!
Have you ever wondered what might be hiding in the middle of a big, quiet lake? When Ken and his friend grab a boat and paddle out to explore, every shadow and shape starts to look a little spooky. Is that an evil devil with claws? A giant fish? Or something even scarier rising from the water? Hold on tight and paddle faster! This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ‘paddling,’ ‘devil,’ ’little,’ ‘middle,’ and ’travel.’
Brat Cat Catches an Arrow
Brat Cat has chickens to feed, sheep to brush, and a whole List of chores waiting - so why is there an arrow sticking out of her shoulder? Up on the hill, a gray pillager is aiming his crossbow right at her farm, and Brat Cat is NOT in the mood. Can one very grumpy cat grab her bow and send this troublemaker packing before her List falls apart? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words like ‘crashes,’ ‘dashes,’ ’launches,’ and ‘watches.’
Oh Boy, a Big Beast!
One enormous elephant. One little red cart. And one very stuck situation! Can Roy budge the elephant, or will he find something even better along the way? From red hens and whooshing bubbles to giant ants and dancing spiders, Roy counts his way through the wildest day ever - but what happens when he reaches ten? This decodable reader practices the oi/oy phonogram through words like ‘choice,’ ‘join,’ ‘joy,’ ’noise,’ and ’toy.’
Ride That Pig!
Ned is lost in a dismal swamp, his metal armor clanking and slimes bouncing everywhere - but what happens when a strange little pig starts following him home? Could Ned really saddle up a pig and ride it around the yard? With the Book grumbling and Milky watching in horror, Ned is about to try something truly ridiculous. This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ‘saddle,’ ‘final,’ ‘bubbles,’ ‘metal,’ and ‘dangle.’
That's Not a Horse!
Ned’s mine is bursting with gold and redstone, but his tiny pockets can’t hold it all! What he really needs is a big, strong helper to carry the shiny loot home. So he saddles up and sets off across the plains - but the little white creature he spots in the distance isn’t quite what he thinks. Can Ned find the perfect helper? This decodable reader practices le/al/el/il words such as ‘buckle,’ ‘sparkle,’ ‘gentle,’ ‘apple,’ and ‘saddle.’
That Was a Beehive?!
Ned has rowed for days and days with one mission: to find the perfect spot to build a real house. But when he lands on a sandy beach, he discovers a talking book that’s been waiting three hundred years to help someone like him. Will Ned listen to the instructions before he starts punching things? And what exactly is that big blobby thing hanging from the tree? This decodable reader practices ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like “mission,” “location,” “patience,” and “instructions.”
The Big Sneeze
Jack is stuck in the grumpiest mood ever, frowning at flowers, butterflies, and even the sun itself. But what happens when his friends Skel and Zom drag him deep into a bamboo forest? Could a munching panda mom, a cake-loving baby, and one enormous, slime-splattered sneeze finally crack Jack’s sour face? Get ready for giggles, gasps, and the grossest surprise in the whole forest! This decodable reader practices the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ‘fright,’ ’night,’ and ‘sight.’
He Tried, No One Heard
Iron Golem has a speech all ready, a friendly wave, and a heart full of hope - but what happens when nobody in the village seems to notice him at all? Not the villagers, not the cats, not even the pigs. Can a lonely golem find someone who will truly listen, even when skeletons shriek and arrows fly? Follow him from sunny streets to torchlit caves in this gentle tale of belonging. This decodable reader practices the ie phonogram in words such as ‘chief,’ ‘field,’ ‘shields,’ and ‘spies.’
Ned and Book Build
Ned’s tiny shed is bursting at the seams, and he’s dreaming of a proper house with big rooms and doors he can actually fit through! But can one grumbly builder and a bossy, know-it-all Book really chop, stack, and stretch their way to the perfect home on the hill? And what happens when Ned’s plans don’t quite go to plan? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words like ‘axes,’ ‘boxes,’ ‘pushes,’ and ‘watches.’