Funny Books for 2nd Graders
Race to the Sea!
Have you ever wondered what happens to a raindrop once it tumbles from a cloud? High above the hills, thousands of raindrops are lined up for the greatest race in the world - first one to the sea wins! But what is the prize, and does anyone actually know the rules? Tumble, splash, and roll along for a wild ride. This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘mission,’ ’location,’ ‘vacation,’ and ‘migration.’
That's My Fish!
High in her favourite tree, Mother Crow loves to caw louder than anyone in the neighbourhood - but her three hungry chicks don’t want songs, they want breakfast! Can she swoop across the city and spot something tasty before the chicks bawl the whole tree down? And when a lady strolls by with a basket of silver fish, will this clever crow be quick enough to grab one? This decodable reader practises the aw/au phonogram in words like ‘caw,’ ‘claws,’ ‘hauls,’ and ‘awe.’
Boy's Cocoa!
Rain is drumming on the roof, puddles are calling, and Boy just wants a hot cup of coffee and a good book - but have you ever tried to keep a coffee safe from a muddy bull, a curious cat, and a very nosy rooster? From splashing in puddles to singing in the rain, what will Boy do when his animal friends want a sip of everything he has? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘hello,’ ‘open,’ ’tiny,’ and ‘super.’
That's Not a Fish!
Ned is tired of eating bread for every single meal - surely there must be something tastier out there? When The Book suggests a trip to the beach with a strange stick-and-string contraption, Ned is full of anticipation. But what exactly is a fish, and will Ned have the patience to catch one? Get ready for a splashy seaside adventure! This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘anticipation,’ ‘delicious,’ ‘instructions,’ ‘patient,’ and ‘satisfaction.’
That's Not My Home!
Bee is lost - completely, hopelessly lost! Luckily, a giant elephant says she’s great at finding things (she once found a peanut, after all). But is a bird’s nest really home for a bee? What about a dark cave full of glowing eyes? Can this unlikely duo stumble through the chaos and find where Bee truly belongs before someone else gets lost too? This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words like ‘giant,’ ‘quiet,’ ’neon,’ ‘duo,’ and ‘riot.’
Hare Collects Food
Greedy Hyena eats everything she finds, but clever Hare has a plan of his own. When Hyena gobbles up his hidden marula stash and shrugs, “These things happen,” what quiet scheme starts forming in Hare’s mind? Will a hollow log, a buzzing bees’ nest, and one firm kick finally teach Hyena a lesson? This Bookbot Level S4 story practises two-syllable words split between consonants, with lesson words like ‘hollow’, ‘honey’, ‘hidden’, ‘attack’, and ‘happen’.
Bekele and the Smell
In a highland town where a merchant’s kitchen fills the air with the smell of lamb stew, poor Habtamu is dragged to court for the crime of simply breathing it in. Can a smell truly be stolen? And when the judge names Habtamu guilty, what clever twist might turn the whole courtroom into a ‘riot’ of laughter? A warm tale about fairness, pride, and ‘being’ true. This Bookbot story practises splitting two-syllable words with ‘quiet’, ‘giant’, ’trial’, and ‘ruin’.
What's the Scoop on Pee and Poop?
Where does pee and poop actually GO? Pat the rat has a question nobody wants to answer, so he takes a deep breath and dives straight into the toilet! Down in the dark sewer, a cheerful rat offers to show him everything. Can Pat follow the water through tanks, filters, and pipes all the way to the sea? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘maybe,’ ‘only,’ ‘open,’ and ‘over.’
Monkey Catches a Culprit
Monkey loves bananas more than anything in the world - so when his breakfast bunch vanishes overnight, who could the sneaky thief be? Was it the buzzing honey bee, the hissing snake, or the white rabbit having a picnic at the bottom of the tree? Follow along as one very hungry monkey hunts for clues and tries to crack the case. This decodable reader practises VC/CV syllables in words like ‘breakfast,’ ‘rabbit,’ ‘picnic,’ and ‘culprit.’
Hands Off My Joke!
Dr Can Do has the world’s best Christmas joke saved up - but someone keeps stealing his punchlines! Will he finally get to deliver his grand finale at Christmas dinner, or will a sneaky joke thief beat him to it one more time? A warm, giggly family tale full of crackers, candles, and laughter around the table. This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ’light,’ ‘sight,’ ‘might,’ and ’tight.’