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2nd Grade Book List

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Selected titles of fiction and nonfiction appropriate for independent reading or as read alouds for second graders.

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1-25 of 56 items

A Piglet Named Mercy

A Piglet Named Mercy

by DiCamillo, Kate

Book - 2019

Picture Book. When a piglet named Mercy arrives at the Watsons' front door, she brings love and chaos to their lives. Picture book introducing Mercy Watson as a piglet. Picture Book. When a piglet named Mercy arrives at the Watsons' front door, she brings love and chaos to their lives. Picture book introducing Mercy Watson as a piglet. Show less

Picture Book. When a piglet named Mercy arrives at the Watsons' front door, she brings love and chaos to their lives. Picture book introducing Mercy Watson as a piglet. Picture Book. When a piglet named Mercy arrives at the Watsons' front door, she brings love and chaos to their lives. Picture book introducing Mercy Watson as a piglet. Show less

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A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars

A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars

by Fishman, Seth

Book - 2017

Picture Book. "A look at the numbers that surround us, big and small, on earth and in outer space."-- publisher. Picture Book. "A look at the numbers that surround us, big and small, on earth and in outer space."-- publisher. Show less

Picture Book. "A look at the numbers that surround us, big and small, on earth and in outer space."-- publisher. Picture Book. "A look at the numbers that surround us, big and small, on earth and in outer space."-- publisher. Show less

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The New Neighbors

The New Neighbors

by McIntyre, Sarah

Book - 2019

Picture Book. As young rabbit siblings excitedly share the news that the new neighbors that have moved into their building are rats, the old neighbors inf...Show more Picture Book. As young rabbit siblings excitedly share the news that the new neighbors that have moved into their building are rats, the old neighbors inform the rabbits that rats are dirty, thieving, and destructive, but is it fair to judge the rats before even meeting them? Show less

Picture Book. As young rabbit siblings excitedly share the news that the new neighbors that have moved into their building are rats, the old neighbors inf...Show more Picture Book. As young rabbit siblings excitedly share the news that the new neighbors that have moved into their building are rats, the old neighbors inform the rabbits that rats are dirty, thieving, and destructive, but is it fair to judge the rats before even meeting them? Show less

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After the Fall (how Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again)

After the Fall (how Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again)

by Santat, Dan

Book - 2017

Picture Book. After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. Picture Book. After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. Show less

Picture Book. After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. Picture Book. After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. Show less

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Second Grade, Here I Come!

Second Grade, Here I Come!

by Steinberg, David

Book - 2017

Picture Book. Follows a group of children as they experience their second grade school year, including chapter books, auditioning for the school play, and a visit to the principal's office. Picture Book. Follows a group of children as they experience their second grade school year, including chapter books, auditioning for the school play, and a visit to the principal's office. Show less

Picture Book. Follows a group of children as they experience their second grade school year, including chapter books, auditioning for the school play, and a visit to the principal's office. Picture Book. Follows a group of children as they experience their second grade school year, including chapter books, auditioning for the school play, and a visit to the principal's office. Show less

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Hey, Wall

Hey, Wall

A Story of Art and Community

by Verde, Susan

Book - 2018

Picture Book. Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless. Picture Book. Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless. Show less

Picture Book. Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless. Picture Book. Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless. Show less

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Oye, muro

Oye, muro

un cuento de arte y comunidad

by Verde, Susan

Book - 2020

Picture Book. Picture Book. Show less

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Second Grade Holdout

Second Grade Holdout

by Vernick, Audrey

Book - 2017

Picture Book. Missing the familiarity of first grade and imagining the impossible tasks assigned by his next teacher, a boy refuses to start second grade. Picture Book. Missing the familiarity of first grade and imagining the impossible tasks assigned by his next teacher, a boy refuses to start second grade. Show less

Picture Book. Missing the familiarity of first grade and imagining the impossible tasks assigned by his next teacher, a boy refuses to start second grade. Picture Book. Missing the familiarity of first grade and imagining the impossible tasks assigned by his next teacher, a boy refuses to start second grade. Show less

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Yasmin the Superhero

Yasmin the Superhero

by Faruqi, Saadia

Book - 2019

Early Reader. Yasmin gathers a cape and mask and sets out to find a villain to defeat with her "super powers"--however, there are no villains hi...Show more Early Reader. Yasmin gathers a cape and mask and sets out to find a villain to defeat with her "super powers"--however, there are no villains hiding on her block, just neighbors who need a little help. A book in an early reader series about Yasmin. Also available in Spanish Language. Show less

Early Reader. Yasmin gathers a cape and mask and sets out to find a villain to defeat with her "super powers"--however, there are no villains hi...Show more Early Reader. Yasmin gathers a cape and mask and sets out to find a villain to defeat with her "super powers"--however, there are no villains hiding on her block, just neighbors who need a little help. A book in an early reader series about Yasmin. Also available in Spanish Language. Show less

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Yasmin la superheroína

Yasmin la superheroína

by Faruqi, Saadia

Book - 2020

Early Reader. Early Reader. Show less

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Never Glue your Friends to Chairs

Never Glue your Friends to Chairs

by Applegate, Katherine

Book - 2008

Early Chapter Book. Roscoe Riley Rules Series. When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their...Show more Early Chapter Book. Roscoe Riley Rules Series. When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their seats for the open house play, Roscoe decides to help by using the "don't-you-dare" glue. Also available in Playaway format. Show less

Early Chapter Book. Roscoe Riley Rules Series. When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their...Show more Early Chapter Book. Roscoe Riley Rules Series. When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their seats for the open house play, Roscoe decides to help by using the "don't-you-dare" glue. Also available in Playaway format. Show less

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The Miniature World of Marvin & James

The Miniature World of Marvin & James

by Broach, Elise

Book - 2014

Early Chapter Book. Masterpiece Adventures Series. When his best friend, a human boy named James, goes away on vacation, Marvin the beetle worries that their friendship may end. Early Chapter Book. Masterpiece Adventures Series. When his best friend, a human boy named James, goes away on vacation, Marvin the beetle worries that their friendship may end. Show less

Early Chapter Book. Masterpiece Adventures Series. When his best friend, a human boy named James, goes away on vacation, Marvin the beetle worries that their friendship may end. Early Chapter Book. Masterpiece Adventures Series. When his best friend, a human boy named James, goes away on vacation, Marvin the beetle worries that their friendship may end. Show less

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The School Is Alive!

The School Is Alive!

by Chabert, Jack

Book - 2014

Early Chapter Book. Eerie Elementary series. Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is plotting against the students, and as hall monitor, it is his job to protect them--but he will need some help from his friends. Early Chapter Book. Eerie Elementary series. Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is plotting against the students, and as hall monitor, it is his job to protect them--but he will need some help from his friends. Show less

Early Chapter Book. Eerie Elementary series. Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is plotting against the students, and as hall monitor, it is his job to protect them--but he will need some help from his friends. Early Chapter Book. Eerie Elementary series. Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is plotting against the students, and as hall monitor, it is his job to protect them--but he will need some help from his friends. Show less

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¡La escuela está viva!

¡La escuela está viva!

by Chabert, Jack

Book - 2016

Early Chapter Book. Early Chapter Book. Show less

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Absolutely Lucy

Absolutely Lucy

by Cooper, Ilene

Book - 2000

Early Chapter Book. Absolutely Lucy series. Bobby is a shy boy until he gets a beagle puppy named Lucy, who helps him to make new friends. Early Chapter Book. Absolutely Lucy series. Bobby is a shy boy until he gets a beagle puppy named Lucy, who helps him to make new friends. Show less

Early Chapter Book. Absolutely Lucy series. Bobby is a shy boy until he gets a beagle puppy named Lucy, who helps him to make new friends. Early Chapter Book. Absolutely Lucy series. Bobby is a shy boy until he gets a beagle puppy named Lucy, who helps him to make new friends. Show less

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Pa Lia's First Day

Pa Lia's First Day

by Edwards, Michelle

Book - 2005

Early Chapter Book. On the first day of second grade at her new school, Pa Lia Vang discovers that things are not as bad as she had feared. Early Chapter Book. On the first day of second grade at her new school, Pa Lia Vang discovers that things are not as bad as she had feared. Show less

Early Chapter Book. On the first day of second grade at her new school, Pa Lia Vang discovers that things are not as bad as she had feared. Early Chapter Book. On the first day of second grade at her new school, Pa Lia Vang discovers that things are not as bad as she had feared. Show less

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Dog Days

Dog Days

by English, Karen

Book - 2013

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Carver Chronicles Series. Gavin wants to make a good impression at Carver Elementary, where no one knows he excels at socc...Show more Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Carver Chronicles Series. Gavin wants to make a good impression at Carver Elementary, where no one knows he excels at soccer and skateboarding, but an annoying big sister, a bully, and his great aunt's Pomeranian are not helping. Show less

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Carver Chronicles Series. Gavin wants to make a good impression at Carver Elementary, where no one knows he excels at socc...Show more Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Carver Chronicles Series. Gavin wants to make a good impression at Carver Elementary, where no one knows he excels at soccer and skateboarding, but an annoying big sister, a bully, and his great aunt's Pomeranian are not helping. Show less

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Nikki & Deja

Nikki & Deja

by English, Karen

Book - 2007

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Nikki and Deja series.When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her, but find the results not what they expected. Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Nikki and Deja series.When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her, but find the results not what they expected. Show less

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Nikki and Deja series.When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her, but find the results not what they expected. Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Nikki and Deja series.When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her, but find the results not what they expected. Show less

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A Toad for Tuesday

A Toad for Tuesday

by Erickson, Russell E.

Book - 1998

Early Chapter Book. On Thursday a toad is captured by an owl who saves him to eat on Tuesday, the owl's birthday, but the intervening five days change his mind. Early Chapter Book. On Thursday a toad is captured by an owl who saves him to eat on Tuesday, the owl's birthday, but the intervening five days change his mind. Show less

Early Chapter Book. On Thursday a toad is captured by an owl who saves him to eat on Tuesday, the owl's birthday, but the intervening five days change his mind. Early Chapter Book. On Thursday a toad is captured by an owl who saves him to eat on Tuesday, the owl's birthday, but the intervening five days change his mind. Show less

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My Explosive Diary

My Explosive Diary

by Gale, Emily

Book - 2014

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Eliza Boom series. Eliza Boom is the daughter of a spy gadget inventor who hopes to create a great invention like her fath...Show more Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Eliza Boom series. Eliza Boom is the daughter of a spy gadget inventor who hopes to create a great invention like her father, but first she needs to get a roll of her father's top-secret film back from the class bully Zoe Wakefield. Show less

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Eliza Boom series. Eliza Boom is the daughter of a spy gadget inventor who hopes to create a great invention like her fath...Show more Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Eliza Boom series. Eliza Boom is the daughter of a spy gadget inventor who hopes to create a great invention like her father, but first she needs to get a roll of her father's top-secret film back from the class bully Zoe Wakefield. Show less

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Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

by Grimes, Nikki

Book - 2009

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Dyamonde Daniel series. Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Dyamonde Daniel series. Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Show less

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Dyamonde Daniel series. Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Dyamonde Daniel series. Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Show less

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The Princess in Black

The Princess in Black

by Hale, Shannon

Book - 2019

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Princess in Black series. Hiding her secret identity as a monster-fighting superhero, Princess Magnolia interrupts her fan...Show more Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Princess in Black series. Hiding her secret identity as a monster-fighting superhero, Princess Magnolia interrupts her fancy tea with the unsuspecting Duchess Wigtower to stop a big blue monster from endangering her kingdom's goats. Show less

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Princess in Black series. Hiding her secret identity as a monster-fighting superhero, Princess Magnolia interrupts her fan...Show more Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Princess in Black series. Hiding her secret identity as a monster-fighting superhero, Princess Magnolia interrupts her fancy tea with the unsuspecting Duchess Wigtower to stop a big blue monster from endangering her kingdom's goats. Show less

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Zapato Power

Zapato Power

Freddie Ramos Takes Off

by Jules, Jacqueline

Book - 2010

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Zapato Power series. Freddie finds a mysterious package outside his apartment containing sneakers that allow him to run faster than a train, and inspire him to perform heroic deeds. Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Zapato Power series. Freddie finds a mysterious package outside his apartment containing sneakers that allow him to run faster than a train, and inspire him to perform heroic deeds. Show less

Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Zapato Power series. Freddie finds a mysterious package outside his apartment containing sneakers that allow him to run faster than a train, and inspire him to perform heroic deeds. Early Chapter Book. 1st book in Zapato Power series. Freddie finds a mysterious package outside his apartment containing sneakers that allow him to run faster than a train, and inspire him to perform heroic deeds. Show less

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Lotta on Troublemaker Street

Lotta on Troublemaker Street

by Lindgren, Astrid

Book - 2001

Early Chapter Book. Angry because everyone at home is so mean, five-year-old Lotta takes her favorite toy and goes to live in a neighbor's attic. Early Chapter Book. Angry because everyone at home is so mean, five-year-old Lotta takes her favorite toy and goes to live in a neighbor's attic. Show less

Early Chapter Book. Angry because everyone at home is so mean, five-year-old Lotta takes her favorite toy and goes to live in a neighbor's attic. Early Chapter Book. Angry because everyone at home is so mean, five-year-old Lotta takes her favorite toy and goes to live in a neighbor's attic. Show less

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Hello, Nebulon!

Hello, Nebulon!

by O'Ryan, Ray

Book - 2013

Early Chapter Book. Galaxy Zack series. Moving from Earth to the futuristic planet Nebulon in 2120, eight-year-old Zack is nervous about starting school and meeting people. Early Chapter Book. Galaxy Zack series. Moving from Earth to the futuristic planet Nebulon in 2120, eight-year-old Zack is nervous about starting school and meeting people. Show less

Early Chapter Book. Galaxy Zack series. Moving from Earth to the futuristic planet Nebulon in 2120, eight-year-old Zack is nervous about starting school and meeting people. Early Chapter Book. Galaxy Zack series. Moving from Earth to the futuristic planet Nebulon in 2120, eight-year-old Zack is nervous about starting school and meeting people. Show less

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