Funny Books for 2nd Graders
A Mouse In Our House!
There’s a cheeky little mouse on the loose, and Gran is standing on the couch! Can Mom’s broom catch it? Will the cat even bother to try? As the whole family ends up squished under the bed hiding from one tiny, grinning troublemaker, something surprising happens - the baby claps and giggles at their furry visitor. Could a mouse in the house actually be fun? This decodable reader practices the ‘ou’ sound in words like ‘mouse,’ ‘house,’ ’loud,’ ‘round,’ and ‘proud.’
Don't Eat That Cat!
When Dad comes home with bags bursting with colorful fruit and veg, Girl grabs her sketchpad quick - can she draw it all before dinner? Tomatoes and cucumbers sit still so nicely, but what happens when she tries to sketch Cat, who won’t stop slinking across the floor? Will her pencil ever catch such a wiggly subject? This decodable reader practices words with prefixes such as ‘unpack,’ ‘redo,’ ‘inspect,’ ‘dislikes,’ and ‘remake.’
Don't Sit There, Sam!
Meet Sam, the puppy who loves one thing more than anything in the whole wide world - sitting! From the moment he’s born, Sam plonks down wherever he pleases: in the middle of paths, on cliff edges, even when he’s meant to be chasing sheep. But what happens when this giant, goofy dog and his quiet trio of family line up at the edge of a dock? Will Sam ever learn where NOT to sit? This decodable reader practices vowel team syllables in words like ‘being,’ ‘giant,’ ‘quiet,’ and ’trio.’
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.’
Pig
Something stinky is hiding at the playground, and one curious girl is determined to sniff it out! What could be making that terrible pong behind the bush? She finds a muddy, grumpy, grinning beast and decides right away that it’s the best friend she’s ever met - but how will she sneak it past Mom at sunset? Will this smelly pal get to stay? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘playground,’ ‘downhill,’ ‘hallway,’ ‘bathtub,’ and ‘sunset.’
They Are Wrong
Meet one very proud cat who knows - without a single doubt - that this cozy house belongs to him, not the noisy kids, the splashing dog, or the cheeky mouse sneaking across the kitchen tiles. Will he catch that crumb-stealing mouse? Will he show the mean boy next door who’s really in charge? And what happens when night falls and the whole household settles down together? This decodable reader practices the ‘ou’ sound in words like ‘mouse,’ ‘pounce,’ ‘proud,’ and ‘shout.’
You Are Not a Mouse!
Tik the mouse has found the perfect house - quiet, cozy, and empty. But when he tugs on a strange rubbery rope, something squeaks back! Who is this tiny round creature with big ears and a cord for a tail? Can it really be a mouse too? And when a huge cat comes padding through the door, will these two very different mice find a way to scare it off? This decodable reader practices the ‘ou’ sound in words like ’loud,’ ‘pounce,’ ‘shouts,’ and ‘proud.’
Not Again, Dr. Can Do!
Dr. Can Do’s workshop is a disaster - you can’t even see the floor! Can one very grumpy inventor actually tidy up without getting distracted? When he spots a huge pile of stone he’ll never use, he hatches a wild plan involving lava, redstone, and a clever disposal device. But will tidying really stick, or will the mess creep back? This decodable reader practices the ‘ow’ sound with focus words like ‘blow,’ ‘glow,’ ‘scowl,’ ‘howl,’ and ’throw.’
Don't Go Outside, Ned!
Ned’s tiny shed is freezing, and nightfall is creeping in fast. What is lurking out there in the dark trees? And how can a boy with only a talking Book survive until sunrise? From bedtime shivers to a crackling fireplace, Ned must brave his backyard, chop firewood, and race the sunset home - but will he make it back inside before the monsters find him? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘bedtime,’ ‘sunrise,’ ‘firewood,’ and ’tonight.’
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.’