2nd Grade FavoritesLike this list

25 items

• It Came in the Mail

  Clanton, Ben, 1988-

  Add It Came in the Mail to your for later shelf

  This cute story reminds us that actions have consequences, even if they end up being fun ones. Fun language and letter writing makes this a great Second Grade choice.

• After the Fall

  How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again

  Santat, Dan

  Add After the Fall to your for later shelf

  A re-imagined classic, this picture book is full of rich illustrations perfect for independent reading or sharing.

• Grilled Cheese and Dragons

  Krulik, Nancy

  Add Grilled Cheese and Dragons to your for later shelf

  Princess Serena would rather be called Princess Pulverizer and would definitely rather be a knight! Her father, the King, still thinks she has a lot to learn and sends her on a quest to prove she is ready for Knight School. Available in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code

  Purtill, Corinne

  Add Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code to your for later shelf

  Part of a series that celebrates important historical women, this chapter book is all about Ada Lovelace and how she prepared to work on what became known as the first computer.

• Stuck Together

  Smith, Brian (Comic book writer),

  Add Stuck Together to your for later shelf

  Pea inlists the help of misfits Bee and Jay as he tries to find his way back home.

• Narwhal and Jelly. Volume 1, Unicorn of the Sea

  Clanton, Ben, 1988-

  Add Narwhal and Jelly. Volume 1, Unicorn of the Sea to your for later shelf

  Graphic novels are another great way to transition to chapter books, and this is no exception! Join these ocean creatures as they embark on a friendship full of adventure.

• The Bad Guys

  Blabey, Aaron

  Add The Bad Guys to your for later shelf

  Great for those making the transition from picture books, this illustrated chapter book series is full of humorous antics as four friends try to become the good guys.

• What Was the Titanic?

  Sabol, Stephanie,

  Add What Was the Titanic? to your for later shelf

  The "What Was..." series is a great way to introduce young readers to nonficiton and historical events. This one focuses on the maiden voyage and sinking of the Titanic. Available in multiple formats.

• My Papi Has a Motorcycle

  Quintero, Isabel

  Add My Papi Has a Motorcycle to your for later shelf

  When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her.

• I Talk Like a River

  Scott, Jordan, 1978-

  Add I Talk Like a River to your for later shelf

  A gentle and understanding story of dysfluency - stuttering - and the importance of patience and support. Beautiful illustrations perfectly complement descriptions of what it is like to struggle with certain letter sounds.

• Little Kids First Big Book of How

  Esbaum, Jill

  Add Little Kids First Big Book of How to your for later shelf

  National Geographic nonfiction titles are great for young readers! Learn all about how things work and happen with this fact-filled read. Available in multiple formats.

• Nothing Rhymes With Orange

  Rex, Adam

  Add Nothing Rhymes With Orange to your for later shelf

  Words and illustrations swirl in this comical, rhyming book. Young readers will love the playfulness of this great read-aloud.

• Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts

  Tsang, Katie • Tsang, Kevin

  Add Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts to your for later shelf

  Sam Wu is not a scaredy cat and he is going to prove it! Available in multiple formats.

• Dinosaurs!

  Perl, Erica S.

  Add Dinosaurs! to your for later shelf

  Part of a true of false reader series perfect for curious kids.

• Your Name Is a Song

  Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

  Add Your Name Is a Song to your for later shelf

  A young girl is upset when everyone at school misprounounces her name but rejoices when she and her mother discuss how names are like songs, celebrating names from different cultures.

• Dog Man

  Pilkey, Dav, 1966-

  Add Dog Man to your for later shelf

  For fans of Captain Underpants, this graphic novel series is packed with laughs and action!

• I Am Jim Henson

  Meltzer, Brad

  Add I Am Jim Henson to your for later shelf

  This series is a great way to introduce nonfiction and biographies to young readers.

• The Missing Baseball

  Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The Series, Book 1

  Lupica, Mike

  Add The Missing Baseball to your for later shelf

  Sports loving twins, Zach and Zoe, are on the case when Zach's prized autographed baseball goes missing. Available in mulitple formats.

• Yasmin the Builder

  Faruqi, Saadia

  Add Yasmin the Builder to your for later shelf

  Yasmin isn't sure what to create for the class makerspace project until inspiration strikes! Available in multiple formats.

• The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales

  King, SJ,

  Add The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales to your for later shelf

  While saving a pod of humpback whales, the submarine malfunctions causing even more trouble for the Secret Explorers.