Good Books for 2nd Graders

 

Raisin and Grape by Amico

A young grape and his grandfather, a wrinkly raisin, enjoy spending time together telling jokes and going to the park.

 

Super Fly Guy by Arnold

Fly Guy visits the school cafeteria and gets the lunch lady fired.

 

Mr. And Mrs. Green by Baker

A loving alligator couple enjoy going camping, eating pancakes, and visiting the county fair.

 

Rose and Riley by Cutler

Together, two good friends figure out how to prepare for the possibility of rain, how to celebrate un-birthdays, and what to do with worries.

 

Stinky Stern Forever by Edwards

Pa Lia and her classmates share memories of Stinky Stern, the second-grade bully.

 

A Place for Nicholas by Floyd

Nicholas wants a place that is his very own, and his younger brother finds a way to help.

 

Up and At ‘Em with Winnie and Ernst by Freschet

Follows the humorous adventures of best friends Winnie the possum and Ernst the otter as they break their piggy bank, babysit eggs, hold a telescope party, and enter a poetry contest.

 

Best in Show for Rotten Ralph by Gantos

Hoping to beat his cousin Percy in the cat show, Ralph allows Sarah to help him spruce up his image and get in shape.

 

Iris and Walter and the Field Trip by Guest

When best friends Iris and Walter go on a field trip to an aquarium, Walter gets lost and a worried Iris helps Miss Cherry look for him.

 

Mrs. Cooney is Loony by Gutman

Mrs. Cooney, the school nurse, is so beautiful that A.J. has a crush on her--even though he suspects she might be an international spy!

 

How Not to Baby-sit Your Brother by Hapka

When Grandma falls asleep, Will finds himself responsible for his little brother Steve and discovers the hard way what not to do when in charge.

 

The Best Seat in Second Grade by Kenah

Sam's favorite thing about second grade is the class pet, a hamster named George Washington, so when the class goes on a field trip to a science museum, Sam cannot resist bringing George along.

 

Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day by Leeuwen

Amanda Pig and her family and friends try to find different ways to beat the heat.

 

Loved Best by McKissack

Carolyn worries about being the one most loved by her parents.

 

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas by Rylant

When Henry and his dog Mudge go with Henry's parents to visit Great-Grandpa Bill in the home with lots of other grandpas, they lead them all on a wonderful adventure.

 

Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish by Rylant

Mr. Putter thinks he is too old to celebrate his birthday, but when he remembers some of his past birthdays, he changes his mind.

 

Money Money Honey Bunny by Sadler

Honey Bunny Funnybunny likes to save her money, but also enjoys spending some on herself and being generous with her friends.

 

Dark and Noisy Night by Thiesing

Peggy wants to sleep, but spooky noises keep her awake. Then she is scared further by a knock at the door.

 

Happy Birthday, Good Knight by Thomas

The Good Knight tries to help three little dragons make a birthday present for a very special friend.

 

Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel

 

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

 

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig

 

Chair for My Mother by Vera Williams

 

Three By the Sea by Edward Marshall

 

Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber

 

Arthur's Family Vacation by Marc Brown

 

Doctor DeSoto by William Steig

 

Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant

 

Dear Annie by Judith Caseley