Funny Books for 2nd Graders
The Need for Seed
Zom is bored while Skel is out hunting, so he decides to try something brand new - becoming a farmer! He digs plots in his backyard, gathers seeds by moonlight, and dreams of giant pumpkins by daybreak. But what happens when wild chickens stomp in? And why do his animals keep turning a funny shade of green? Can teamwork save Zom’s biggest daydream yet? This decodable reader practises compound words such as ‘backyard,’ ‘daydream,’ ‘moonlight,’ ’nightfall,’ and ’teamwork.’
The Nest
Bird has waited three long weeks for her eggs to hatch, but when hunger pulls her off the nest, a curious dog comes sniffing around the leaves. Will she make it back in time? And what will her chicks do when they tumble out and meet the wrong mum first? This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ‘gobbles,’ ’tremble,’ and ‘huddle.’
There Are Ants!
Ants! Hundreds of them, marching in a long brown row straight across the yard. Where are they all going, and what are they hunting for? One curious kid bends down low to watch the tiny army at work, following them from the grass to the skates, past a pile of treats, and right into the kitchen. How much can one little ant carry, anyway? This decodable reader practises the ‘ow’ sound in words like ‘brown,’ ‘down,’ ‘crowd,’ ‘slow,’ and ‘wow.’
Sauce on My Jaw!
A noodle-eating contest at the street fair? Yes please! Our hero knows she can out-slurp anyone in town - thick noodles, thin noodles, saucy noodles, she loves them all. But when tough-talking Tim signs up too, the race to train is ON. Can she chomp her way to victory, or will Tim’s secret practice give him the edge? This lively decodable reader practises the aw/au phonogram in words such as ‘jaw,’ ‘draws,’ ‘haul,’ ‘pause,’ and ‘sauce.’
Jack Creates Chaos
A stranger arrives at the farm with a kiosk full of rare wares. One glowing thing hums quiet and bright - but the Trader says it carries a curse. Why would Jack grab it and run? What happens when chaos creeps into a quiet room? Can the duo undo the ruin before the whole house turns to watermelon? This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words like ‘chaos,’ ‘kiosk,’ ’neon,’ and ‘ruin.’
Where's My Fire?!
Dragon is sure he’s a natural. Why practice for the big fire test when he could lounge on a sunny hillside with a basket of tasty snacks? But when the day arrives, only puffs of grey smoke come out - and everyone is watching! Can a strange little chilli plant with a spicy red pepper help Dragon find his missing flame before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises VC/CV syllables in words like ‘basket,’ ‘sunset,’ ‘pepper,’ and ‘hillside.’
Kale Catches a Thief!
Something took a giant bite out of the ripest guava on the tree, and Kina and Kale are on the case! Was it a tiny caterpillar? A hopping grasshopper? A sneaky pixie with sharp little teeth? As the sun goes down and the yard grows dark, the two detectives set up camp under the branches to catch the mystery muncher red-handed. Who could the guava thief be? This decodable reader practises the ‘ie’ phonogram in words like ‘cries,’ ‘flies,’ ‘spied,’ and ’thief.’
Who Drew That?
When Shawn falls asleep with a brand new box of pencils, something extraordinary begins to stir. The lid creaks open, the pencils tiptoe out, and they discover a book full of drawings - but every page is grey! Can a box of colourful pencils fix a black-and-white world before morning? And what will Shawn say when he wakes at dawn? This decodable reader practises the aw/au phonogram in words like ‘dawn,’ ‘draw,’ ‘yawn,’ and ‘fault.’
Who Stole My Shoe?
Poor Caterpillar has lost his favourite shoe, and with so many feet to cover, one bare foot just will not do! Was it stolen? Did it wiggle away on its own? He asks Frog, Grasshopper, and Crab for help, but every shoe they offer is wrong in a new and wobbly way. Will he ever find the perfect fit? This decodable reader practises 3+ syllable words such as “caterpillar,” “yesterday,” “fortunately,” and “butterfly.”
How Did My Mill Come Down?
Dr Can Do has built the grandest windmill the town has ever seen - but when morning comes, the sails lie smashed across the lawn! There’s no wind, no storm, no clouds in the sky, so who could have wrecked it? As Doc and Jill rebuild plank by plank, a strange howl rises in the night and the sails begin to spin. Will Doc catch the sneaky culprit in the act? This decodable reader practises the ‘ow’ sound in words like ‘frown,’ ‘growl,’ ‘howl,’ and ‘brown.’