Second Grade Reading Lists
compiled by K. White, JCDS
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From Fairfax County Library. Virginia
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Annie Barrows Ivy and Bean and the
Ghost that Had to Go
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Sandra Boynton Rhinoceros Tap
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Barbara Brenner One Small Place By The Sea
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Eileen Christelow Letters from a Desperate Dog
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Penda Diakite I Lost My Tooth in Africa
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Kate DiCamillo Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise
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Joe Fallon Halfway Hank
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Anne Fine The Return of the Killer Cat John Grogan Bad Dog Marley
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Dan Gutman Ms. Coco is Loco!
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Jennifer Holm Beach Babe, Babymouse
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Steve Jenkins Almost Gone: the World’s Rarest Animals
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Katharine Kenah The Best Seat in Second Grade
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Leo Landry Sea Surprise
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Aubrey Lang Baby Sloth
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Lois Lowry Gooney, the Fabulous
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Patricia MacLachlan Once I Ate A Pie
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Kevin O’Malley Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share
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Judy Sierra The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School
from the Family Education Network
Agapanthus Hum and Major Bark , by
Jennifer Plecas
When she loses a tooth, Agapanthus discovers that she can make an
angel hoot by blowing through the hole in her smile.
Aloha, Dolores, by Barbara Samuels
When Dolores enters her cat, Duncan, in a Meow Munchies Cat Food
contest, she's certain Duncan is so good-looking, smart, and
talented that he'll win first prize. When a cat named Fifi wins
instead, Dolores must rise to the occasion... and with a little help
from Faye, she discovers that winning isn't everything.
Bonaparte, by Marsha Wilson Chall
When a young French boy goes away to school, he and his dog are sad
to be separated until they find a way to change the school's rules
about dogs.
Cam Jansen and the Birthday
Mystery, by David A. Adler
When Cam's grandparents are robbed on their way to her parents'
surprise birthday party, Cam uses her photographic memory to solve
the mystery.
Everything to Spend the Night From
A to Z, by Ann Whitford Paul
Rollicking rhymes and illustrations packed with funny details
reflect this exuberant narrator's delight as she pulls one thing
after another out of her overnight bag and invites her grandpa to
join in the fun.
Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep: A
Yarn About Wool, by Teri Sloat
Farmer Brown was shearing sheep, piling up a snowy heaps of wool
that filled his shed, knee-deep. But when the temperature drops, his
shivering sheep see all their wool in sacks--and "BAAA!" they cry.
"WE WANT IT BACK!"
Hamster Chase, by Anastasia Suen
The class hamster gets loose and it's up to Peter, Amy, and Archie
to find him and lure him back into his cage.
How To Catch An Elephant, by Amy
Schwartz
Enjoy this zany tale about a journey into the wilds where elephants
live and about the fun of catching one -- a process that is utterly
logical and utterly nuts.
It's Justin Time, Amber Brown, by
Paula Danziger
Amber wants a watch for her seventh birthday more than anything so
she can feel more grown-up and she will always know exactly how late
Justin Daniels, her best friend, is.
The Lion and the Mouse and Other
Aesop Fables, by Doris Orgel
Getting there is half the fun with this pair, and along the way
Minnie and Moo pick up a busload of equally adventurous animal
friends from nearby Africa World, careen through a car wash they
believe is China, and find themselves trading stories under a night
sky in what they hope is America.
Minnie and Moo Go to Paris, by
Denys Cazet
Getting there is half the fun with this pair, and along the way
(past an electrical tower they think is the Eiffel), Minnie and Moo
pick up a busload of equally adventurous animal friends from nearby
Africa World, careen through a car wash they believe is China, and
find themselves trading stories under a night sky in what they hope
is America
Minnie And Moo and the Musk of
Zorro, by Denys Cazet
Moo longs for the days of heroes, the days of the derring-do of
good-deed doers. As Juanita del Zorro del Moo and Dolores del Zorro
del Minnie, our heroes roam the farm armed with an aerosol can of
Zorro musk and a barbecue skewer, attempting to rescue the
downtrodden.
Old Thunder and Miss Raney, by
Sharon Darrow
Miss Raney is determined to win a ribbon for her biscuits at the
county fair until a tornado changes her plans.
The Other Side, by Jacqueline
Woodson
Woodson's pre-civil rights picture book tells a story of a
friendship across race.
Three Cheers for Catherine the
Great!, by Cari Best
A little English, a little Russian, and a lot of heart make a
birthday celebration you won't want to miss. This lively
borscht-and-blintzes birthday celebration shows that sometimes no
presents can be the best presents of all.
Willie's Birthday, by Anastasia
Suen
A "Bring Your Pet" birthday party gets out of hand when the pets
show more interest in chasing each other than in celebrating.
Yoshi's Feast, by Kimiko Kajikawa
Long ago there lived a fan maker named Yoshi who loved to eat
broiled eels but the cook wants to charge him for the ones he smells
as well as eats! How Yoshi repays the cook makes for a witty,
satisfying tale about the pleasures of give and take.
Young Classics: Alice in
Wonderland, by Julie Fior
In this Young Classic edition, children discover the extraordinarily
imaginative world of Wonderland. Photography and background
information helps to establish the setting, and bring Alice in
Wonderland to new life for a new generation of children.
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash,
by Trinka Hakes Noble
When Jimmy's unusual pet accompanies him on his class trip, an
ordinary jaunt to a farm turns into a hilarious, slapstick romp.
If You Were a Writer, by Joan
Lowery Nixon
Melia wants to be a writer just like her mother. With a few helpful
suggestions and lots of encouragement, she is soon on her way.
Author: A True Story, by Helen
Lester
Children's author Helen Lester describes her life from age three to
adulthood and discusses how she writes.
Amelia's Road, by Linda Jacobs
Altman
This touching tale of the importance of home will strike a chord
with children who find themselves having to cope with moving.
Amelia, a child of migrant farm workers, is weary of wandering with
the seasons and longs for a home with a fine yard and shade tree.
Miss Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney
As a child Great-aunt Alice Rumphius resolved that when she grew up
she would go to faraway places, live by the sea in her old age, and
do something to make the world more beautiful--and she does all
those things, the last being the most difficult of all.
The New Kid on the Block, by Jack
Prelutsky
Open this book to any page to begin your exploration. Here are poems
about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be
introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog,
and a boneless chicken. You'll meet the world's worst singer and the
greatest video game player in history. You'll even find an
invitation to a dragon's birthday party...Your friends are invited
too.
Freckle Juice, by Judy Blume
Andrew wants freckles so badly that he buys Sharon's freckle recipe
for fifty cents. At home he carefully mixes the strange combination
of ingredients. Then the unexpected happens...
Charlotte's Web, by E. B. White
Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined
to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend,
Charlotte decides to help him.
Ramona Quimby, Age 8, by Beverly
Cleary
Mr. Quinby's going to college, Mrs. Quinby's going to work. Now that
Ramona is eight, she can go to a new school with a new teacher and
ride the bus all by herself. But life isn't as easy for Ramona as it
used to be. All the Quimbys have to adjust, and Ramona gets her
chance to prove that she's "big enough for her family to depend on."
Fudge-A-Mania, by Judy Blume
Pete describes the family vacation in Maine with the Tubmans,
highlighted by the antics of his younger brother Fudge.
Where the Sidewalk Ends, by Shel
Silverstein
Irreverent, hilarious and wildly popular, Silverstein's collection
of verse is hard to put down.
from Ann Arbor District Library
Adler, David A. -
Cam Jansen and the Catnapping Mystery
Readers can solve puzzles along with spunky Cam as she searches for
the missing Little Tiger.
Byars, Betsy -
Tornado
In the middle of a twister, Pete's stories about his beloved dog,
Tornado, keep everyone calm.
Christopher, Matt -
The Dog that Called the Pitch
Mike's airdale Harry has ESP which makes for adventure on the ball
field.
Cohen, Barbara -
Molly? Pilgrim
Molly is unhappy in her new country until she helps to teach the
class about the true meaning of freedom.
Gannett, Ruth Stiles -My Father the Dragon
Elmer meets up with many animals and adventures in his journey to
free a flying baby dragon.
Gardiner, John Reynolds -
Stone Fox
Courageous Little Willie enters the National Dogsled Race to save
his grandfather's farm.
Giff, Patricia Reilly -
Rosie? Big City Ballet
Rosie is torn between practicing every day to become a ballerina and
helping her friend Murphy to build a tree house.
Isaacs, Anne -
Swamp Angel
A tall tale about Angelica Longrider, the greatest woodswoman of
Tennessee.
MacLachlan, Patricia -
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Set in the late nineteenth century, Anna and Caleb's windowed father
sends for a mail order bride, Sarah, who comes to them from Maine.
Osborne, Mary Pope -
Magic tree house collection #1: the Mystery of the Tree House
In a magic tree house Jack and Annie are transported through time in
a series of thrilling adventures.
Park , Barbara -
Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy
It's bring your pet to school day, with only one rule - "No Dogs".
Unfortunately, that's the only kind of pet Junie has.
Pilkey, Dav -
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets: an Epic
Novel
When they use smarty-pants Melvin Smeedy's science project to
photocopy their new comic book, George and Harold accidently bring
to life the terrible Turbo Toilet 2000.
Sachar, Louis -
Marvin Redpost: Class President
It's "Hole Day" at school and absolutely everyone, even the
principle, is wearing their oldest, holiest clothes - and then the
Presidents of the United States turns up on an unexpected visit.
Scieszka, Jon -
Math Curse
Unfortunately, everything in life can be thought of as a math
problem; but don't worry, this book is much more fun than class.
Steig, William -
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
When poor Sylvester magically turns into a rock he thinks he will
never see his loving parents again.
Yep, Laurence -
The Imp that Ate My Homework
Jim and Grandpop have to chase the imp that ate Jim's homework all
over Chinatown to get it back.
50 Good Books for Grades 2 & 3 Logan Library, Utah
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Adler, David A.
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Haunted House
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Auch, Mary Jane
Angel and Me and the Bayside Bombers
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Banks, Kate
The Bunnysitters
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Blume, Judy
Freckle Juice
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Bradman, Tony
Dilly the Dinosaur
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Bulla, Clyde Robert
The Chalk Box Kid
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Byars, Betsy
The Seven Treasure Hunts
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Calhoun, Mary
The Night the Monster Came
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Cameron, Ann
The Stories Julian Tells
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Caudill, Rebecca
The Best-Loved Doll
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Chang, Heidi
Elaine, Mary Lewis, and the Frogs
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Christopher, Matt
Zero's Slider
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Clifford, Eth
Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Nosy Otter
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Conford, Ellen
A Case for Jenny Archer
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Clymer, Eleanor
A Search for Two Bad Mice
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Delton, Judy
Grumpy Pumpkins
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Duffey, Betsy
The Gadget War
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Duncan, Lois
Wonder Kid Meets the Evil Lunch Snatcher
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Etra, Jonathan
Aliens for Breakfast
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Fleischman, Sid
McBroom's Wonderful One-Acre Farm
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Galbraith, Kathryn
Roommates
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Gannett, Ruth
My Father's Dragon
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Giff, Patricia R.
Stacy Says Goodbye
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Gilson, Jamie
It Goes Eeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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Greer, Gery
Jason and the Escape from Bat Planet
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Herman, Charlotte
Max Malone, Superstar
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Hest, Amy
Nannies for Hire
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Hooks, William
Pioneer Cat
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Hurwitz, Johanna
Russell and Elisa
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Impy, Rose
No-Name Cat
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King-Smith, Dick
Sophie in the Saddle
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Kline, Suzy
Horrible Harry in Room 2B
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Landon, Lucinda
Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery at Camp Creepy
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Leverich, Kathleen
Best Enemies Again
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Levy, Elizabeth
Something Queer is Going On
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Marshall, James
Rats on the Range
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McMullan, Kate
The New Kid at School
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Osborne, Mary Pope
Dinosaurs Before Dark
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Park, Barbara
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
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Pearson, Susan
The Green Magician Puzzle
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Peters, Julie
The Stinky Sneakers Contest
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Petersen, P. J.
The Fireplug is First Base
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Sachar, Louis
Marvin Redpost: Is He a Girl?
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Shreve, Susan
The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates
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Skurzynski, Gloria
The Minstrel in the Tower
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Smith, Janice
The Kid Next Door and Other Headaches
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Spinelli, Jerry
The Bathwater Gang
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Stolz, Mary
Go Fish
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Wittman, Sally
Stepbrother Sabotage
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Wright, Betty Ren
The Ghost of Popcorn Hill
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