2nd Grade

Books for 2nd Graders

Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the UFO by David Adler

Ten-year-old Cam, possessor of a photographic memory, and her friend Eric investigate what seems to be a brief appearance of U.F.O.s.

Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard

The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher’s good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute.

The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Brown

 A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him; even if he changes into a fish, she will become a fisherman fishing with a carrot.

A Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech

 When a principal loves his school so much that he wants the children to attend classes every day of the year, it is up to his students to show him free time is a good thing, too.

Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom by Suzy Kline

On the last day of second grade, Song Lee’s party at the local amusement park forces Harry to face his fear of elevators when he is expected to ride the Drop of Doom.

The Runaway Pumpkin by Anne Margaret Lewis

A cute little Halloween pumpkin announces that he is ready for a Halloween adventure. So he prepares to set out on the exploration of a lifetime. However, his ever watchful and caring mother wants to make sure he’s prepared before he takes that first step outside.

Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel

The best of friends From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other — just as best friends should be. Two new friends for the independent reader. A classic for the ages.

Scholastic Reader Level 3: Poppleton In Winter Poppleton in Winter by Cynthia Rylant

In this easy-to-read chapter book, Poppleton the pig charms young readers with his quirky adventures and whimsical ideas! Poppleton grows an icicle garden and ends up with an icicle fence instead. He sculpts a bust of Cherry Sue without explaining his constant visits just to look at her face. And he wonders why he can’t find a friend to go on a sleigh ride with. No one can go, because they’re all preparing Poppleton’s birthday party!

Marvin Redpost Kidnapped at Birth? by Louis Sachar

Red-haired Marvin is convinced that the reason he looks different from the rest of his family is that he is really Robert, the lost prince of Shampoon. The story is wonderfully logical and absurd, with a wit and attention to detail rare in an easy reader.

Amelia Bedelia Cover Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish

It’s Amelia Bedelia’s first day as a housekeeper and Mr and Mrs Rogers have given her a list of chores to do. Amelia does her chores… exactly as they’ve been written. Dust the furniture? How odd she thinks… but she sprinkles dust powder on them just as she’s told. Poor Amelia Bedelia, she just wants to do a good job, but oh what a surprise is in store for Mr and Mrs Rogers.

Benny and Penny: The Toy Breaker by Geoffrey Hayes

When their cousin Bo comes to visit, Benny and Penny hide their toys and try to go on a treasure hunt without him, but Bo will not stop pestering them.

Diary of a Worm Cover Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin

Being a worm is hard, imagine trying to do your homework when you have no arms? And what about figuring out where to wear your cap when your head looks the same as your rear end? It’s a tough life being a worm, trying to dodge people digging for bait all the time. Read all about it in the Diary of a Worm.

No Sword Fighting in the House Cover No Sword Fighting in the House by Susan Leonard Hill

Arthur and Lance love sword fighting in the house, but their Mom doesn’t. When she catches them at it (again), they’re tossed out of the house to play outside. Then Arthur has a great idea, forget sword fighting, they can joust! Using two cows for their mounts the boys are all prepared, but the cows won’t move… that is until they spot Moms prize daffodil garden…

Fat Bat and Swoop Cover Fat Bat and Swoop by Leo Landry

Fat Bat and Swoop the owl just love to make mischief on the farm. One night they fly through a clothesline and come out the other side looking like ghosts. It’s a perfect disguise to spook Emily, the loud moo cow. They hadn’t bargained on Emily wanting revenge though.

Fat Bat and Swoop Cover Nate the Great by Marjorie Sharmat

Nate the Great loves mysteries, most especially he loves to solve them. When his friend Annie contacts him for help finding her lost picture Nate is on the case. Setting out after a breakfast of pancakes Nate searches for the clues that will help him solve Annie’s mystery.

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa Cover Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Marjorie Sharmat

Kate the cowgirl loves to work on her family’s cattle ranch. Cocoa her talking horse is always hungry, and never likes it when it’s bedtime! Together Kate and Cocoa make the perfect team.

Minnie and Moo Cover Minnie and Moo and the Haunted Sweater by Denys Cazet

It’s the farmer’s birthday so Minnie gives the farmer her last cream puff and Moo knits him a sweater, a very special sweater – when it’s washed it sneezes and talks! The two cows wonder, could the sweater be haunted?

Henry and Mudge Cover Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover by Cynthia Rylant

It’s a boy/dog sleepover at Patrick’s house and Henry and Mudge are invited! Six boys and their dogs settle in for a night of fun in the attic.

Houndsley and Catina Cover Houndsley and Catina by James Howe

Catina and Houndsley are best friends. Catina has decided she wants to be a writer and win prizes for her stories and Houndsley wants to be a famous cook. The problem is Catina’s book stinks and Houndsley gets so nervous cooking for a crowd he forgets all the ingredients. How can the two friends support each other through this?

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