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Second Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Grade 2 reading comprehension.

Use these free, printable worksheets to practice and improve reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing.  Each worksheet includes a short fiction or non-fiction passage followed by some questions.  These worksheets are at a 2nd grade level.

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These grade 2 leveled stories are taken from our series of leveled reading workbooks .  Each successive level provides a greater reading challenge.

Children's stories

Over 20 free children's stories followed by comprehension questions.  Most passages are 150-200 words long; questions ask students to recall what they have read.

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Each historical passage or fable is followed by 4 questions focused on recalling information directly from the text.

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Reading comprehension worksheets focused on specific comprehension topics such as the "main idea versus details" of a text, sequencing and story elements (characters, setting, plot).

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Below you'll find a collection of printable worksheets with reading comprehension passages written at a 2nd grade level. Each passage includes several reading comprehension questions to assess student performance.

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26 Fun Second Grade Reading Comprehension Activities

Help your students dig deeper into texts.

Movie poster book report example and pumpkin book character costume example

Second graders are some of the most enthusiastic readers out there. They are transitioning from the basics into readers looking for meaning. As they build upon their comprehension skills, they are beginning to make connections to themselves and the world at large. These second grade reading comprehension activities will help your students dig deeper into texts on their own as well as with their peers.

1. Build a pyramid

Printout of reading comprehension activity using plastic cups with symbols on them

This idea was born out of one teacher’s students’ eternal love for constructing cup towers at any opportunity! The cups are coded with symbols to represent different story elements. After reading their leveled text, students share each story element while building their cup pyramid from the bottom up. They can then record the story elements on the matching graphic organizer.

Learn more: Teach Outside the Box

2. Clip together a reading strategy fan

Reading strategy cards joined together to form a fan (second grade reading comprehension activities)

Modeling is the best way to guide students through reading comprehension strategies. But unless they’re actively participating in the process, they simply won’t retain enough of the strategy to make any meaningful difference in their own independent comprehension of text. That’s where these strategy fans come in. The link below shows how this teacher uses the cards in her class.

Learn more: Organized Classroom

3. Use a volcano graphic organizer

Drawing of a volcano divided into three parts for students to record their thoughts on reading a book beginning, middle and end(second grade reading comprehension activities)

Demonstrate how to draw a simple volcano shape, divided into three sections, and have students draw one in their reading journal. After reading the first few pages of the story, ask students to write first impressions at the base of the volcano. This is also a good place to make predictions about where they think the story is going. At about the halfway point, have students write what they think and how they think the story is changing. Once they have finished reading, they will write what they think the story is really trying to teach them and what they took away from the story at the top of the volcano.

Learn more: Student Treasures

4. Compare characters

Reading comprehension worksheet for 2nd graders to compare characters in a story (second grade reading comprehension activities)

Encourage your students to think more deeply about the characters in a story. In the head of each figure, ask students to write a character’s name. Then have them write specific attributes about the character in the torso section. In the circle between the characters, have them write shared characteristics between the two figures.

Learn more: Florida Center for Reading Research

5. Construct a comprehension cootie catcher

Cootie catcher -- 2nd grade reading comprehension

Once the bane of classroom teachers, cootie catchers have become a novel way to practice skills that kids can get excited about. This free download from the Classroom Game Nook includes three versions with questions about characters, setting, plot, and more.

Learn more: The Classroom Game Nook

6. Put on a retelling glove

Retelling glove -- second grade reading comprehension activities

Retelling is a vital skill for young readers to work on to help them understand what they are reading. These gloves are a snappy accessory with labels that you can easily change. For fiction retellings, you can include setting, characters, problem, events, and solution. For nonfiction retellings, you can include main idea and supporting details. At the bottom of the glove, you can focus on making connections.

Learn more: One Giggle at a Time

7. Create a Wanted poster

WANTED poster -- (second grade reading comprehension activities)

This free lesson from Education.com is a fun writing and drawing activity that has students take what they know about the bad person in the story and turn the details into a colorful Wanted poster.

Learn more: Education.com

8. Roll and chat your way to understanding

Roll and chat -- 2nd grade reading comprehension activities

If you’re looking for fun second grade reading comprehension activities that work well for stations or small-group work, try Roll & Chat. Players take turns rolling dice and answering questions about their reading.

Learn more: Playful in Primary

9. Toss a story ball around

Toss a story ball -- (second grade reading comprehension activities)

Kids will love this version of toss using a beach ball customized with questions that can be used for any reading passage. It’s a great activity for review or when you want to keep the learning going, but your kids need to get up and move.

Learn more: Coffee Cups and Crayons

10. Follow a yellow brick road

Follow a yellow brick road -- (second grade reading comprehension activities)

This fun lesson is another way to work on retelling skills. Print out these free story-element cards. Then, lay them out to create a road. As students hop from one yellow “brick” to the next, they retell the story.

Learn more: Cara Carroll

11. Make a shutter book

Make a shutter book --(second grade reading comprehension activities)

This lovely foldable book is a great way for students to show their understanding of story elements in a colorful way. This is a great guided reading project to go along with a read-aloud.

Learn more: Upper Elementary Snapshots

12. Make book talks a regular part of your literacy block

Idea cards for a student book talk (second grade reading comprehension activities)

Book talks are a great way for students to demonstrate their reading comprehension. But sometimes when students get up in front of others, they’re not quite sure what to talk about. Download these adorable topic cards to guide students as they tell their classmates about what they are reading.

Learn more: Teacher’s Takeout

13. Celebrate the joy of reading with Flashlight Fridays

child reading a book by flashlight (second grade reading comprehension activities)

I can’t think of a better way to end the week than implementing Flashlight Fridays into your ELA block. The students absolutely love reading in the dark and out of their desks. Add to the fun by allowing them to bring in cozy blankets and their favorite squishy!

Learn more: Flashlight Fridays

14. Implement Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures

Kagan balanced literacy 2 resource book(second grade reading comprehension activities)

When it comes to cooperative learning and active engagement, Dr. Spencer and Laurie Kagan are the ultimate masters. My personal favorite Kagan strategy is called “Stand Up, Hand Up, Pair Up.” Using this strategy, students are out of their seats and mix around the room. When they are signaled to stop, they find their nearest peer, partner up, and discuss whatever topic you choose. 

Learn more: Kagan Online

15. Play Fan-n-Pick

Kagan illustration of the fan n pick game for second grade reading comprehension activities ideas.

This is another Kagan strategy to use for second grade reading comprehension activities. Group students into teams of four, assigning each student a different role, which rotates each round. Students answer questions from a deck of index cards with questions relating to a text. The student roles are: Student 1 fans the cards; student 2 picks and reads a card; student 3 answers the question; and student 4 paraphrases and praises the answer. Make one set with generic story element questions for fiction, and another with informational text–type questions. Then you can use them over and over for anything you are reading!

Learn more: What Are Kagan Strategies?

16. Use digital workspaces to show off what was learned

Collage of student working in a digital workspace and a sample digital workspace on emperor penguins(second grade reading comprehension activities)

Go a step further from written reports by using digital workspaces in your classroom. Use them for fiction book reports by labeling a slide for each story element (setting, characters, problem, solution, and plot) then have students fill in as they go. See how I used PebbleGo Create with my second graders to make visual interpretations of our nonfiction animal reports.

Learn more: How My Students Use Digital Workspaces

17. Play Kahoot!

Screen shot of Kahoot!

Kahoot! has ready-made quizzes for every book under the sun. If you are feeling creative or can’t find what you are looking for, make your own. Students can play on their individual device or play in teams. Let the fun begin!

Learn more: Kahoot Ideas and Tips for Teachers

18. Design a timeline

Time line book report idea using Matilda as the example (second grade reading comprehension activities)

This can be done in a number of ways. One way is to provide students with strips containing different story events and they can manipulate them to put them in order. An even more fun and creative idea? Have students fold a large piece of construction paper into six or eight squares. Each square can then be filled with a story event and accompanying picture. Dig even deeper by choosing one character from a story and making a timeline of his or her life.

Learn more: The Sunny Side Up Blog

19. Dress up a pumpkin as your favorite book character

Pumpkin dressed up as a character from A Bad Case of Stripes with the picture book of the same title next to it (second grade reading comprehension activities)

This is the perfect fall book report project. Students fill in candy-shaped pages with different story element prompts. Have kids cut them out and place them in a bag designed with scenes from the story. Then use a pumpkin (real or fake) and dress it up as a character from the book. This can be tailored to other seasonal ideas, such as a bouquet of flowers in spring or a watermelon in the summer.

Learn more: Blog Hoppin’

20. Make a movie poster book report

Movie poster book report example featuring Wilbur from Charlotte's Web (second grade reading comprehension activities)

Lights! Camera! Action! Your second graders will love this fun and creative movie poster book report. They will review all of the main story elements while creating an Oscar-worthy project.

Learn more: Happy Teacher Happy Students

21. Toss around reading comprehension cubes

comprehension cubes with generic questions about fiction books for any book (second grade reading comprehension activities)

These are great conversation starters that will encourage your students to discuss different aspects of a story with their classmates. Use them in centers, small groups, or as a whole-group activity. 

Buy it: Reading Comprehension Cubes at Amazon

22. Make a story-retelling paper bag book

story retelling paper bag book project(second grade reading comprehension activities)

These cute booklets are easy to make and focus on important story elements. Your students will have so much fun making them, while honing in on those important ELA skills. 

Learn more: Comprehension Connection

23. Create a lap-book-style book report

lap book style book report (second grade reading comprehension activities)

Lap books are another creative way to put thoughts to paper in writing, while still fostering those artistic vibes. Use this as a whole-group assignment after a read-aloud, or have students make one after reading a book independently.

Learn more: Cara’s Creative Playground

24. Complete a story element map

story element map(second grade reading comprehension activities)

Students can handwrite their ideas or draw pictures describing each story element with this handy story map template. Kick things up a notch by making a double-sided copy to allow students to both write and draw their ideas!

Learn more: Katie Byrd

25. Play a storytelling-themed board game

story telling themed board game

Players draw random story elements and use them to tell a tall-tale type of story. With five different ways to play, it is easy to reach all types of learners and learning styles with this adaptable and fun game. 

Buy it: Tall Tales Storytelling Board Game on Amazon

26. Hold a Book Character Day

children dressed up as book characters

Book Character Day is one of those second grade reading comprehension activities that kids will remember forever! It gives them a chance to show how much they really know about one of their favorite characters. Encourage them to dress as their character and carry props that are part of their story. Maybe they’d even like to act like and talk in the voice of their character. Be sure to set aside time for each student to tell their classmates about the character they chose and why.

Learn more: Shann Eva’s Blog

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2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Download these FREE 2nd-grade reading comprehension worksheets and use them in class today! These PDF worksheets are for readers at a grade 2 level to practice comprehension skills such as reading for detail, sequencing, and distinguishing between fact and fiction.

Worksheet 1: Reading For Detail

Title: sara’s new book.

A 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This first worksheet is great for grade 2 students to practice reading for details. Students are asked to read a passage about a girl who loves to read and then to answer five reading comprehension questions about the story.

Worksheet 2: Sequencing

Title: ben’s birthday party.

A 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

In this worksheet, students are asked to read a short story about a boy’s birthday party. Students must then put the events from the story in order by completing a table with numbers 1 to 4. This is great for students to practice the comprehension skill of sequencing.

Worksheet 3: Fact Or Fiction

Title: emma’s new bike.

A 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

To complete this worksheet, students must read a short story about a girl named Emma and her new bike. Then, students should read five statements about the passage and determine if they are true or false.

Worksheet 4: Main Idea

Title: gardening with granpa.

A 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This next worksheet is great for practicing reading comprehension for the main idea. Students are asked to read a passage about a boy who loves gardening with his grandpa. Students must then answer five reading comprehension questions about the passage.

Worksheet 5: Sequencing

Title: a day at the zoo.

A 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Next is another sequencing worksheet. Students are asked to read a passage about a day out at the zoo. Students should read the passage and then put the events from the story in the correct order.

Worksheet 6: Reading For Details

Title: building sandcastles.

A 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This last reading comprehension worksheet asks students to read a short story about a family’s day at the beach. Students should then answer five reading comprehension questions by finding the details in the passage.

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I hope you and your students enjoy these 2nd-grade reading comprehension worksheets. Before you go, check out all our many reading comprehension worksheets on a variety of topics. As always, these are FREE to use in your lessons.

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Comprehension is gaining meaning from what you read. This is a complex, higher-level thinking skill, but children from a very early age can begin thinking about what they have just read and tell you what a story is about. When children read, they must turn their “minds on” and actively think about the meaning of what they are reading.

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The goal for 2nd graders is that they can understand the book they read and the books that are read to them. They can answer questions about the story and find evidence by flipping through the book’s pages to point out and prove their answer.  

The show their understanding by retelling about the characters, setting and important events from the story. If the book is nonfiction, they can describe important facts from the book. They can even act out a story.

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Read at home everyday.

Reading at home independently or aloud for enjoyment is the single best daily routine to help strengthen your child’s understanding of stories. Asking simple questions about the characters and talking about best parts of a book get your child thinking about the story and making connections to their own life.

Ask Open-ended Questions

It’s easy to fall into the trap of always asking simple, straight-forward questions that elicit one word answers about your child’s reading. Questions such as “ Who is the main character? ”

Try asking a question that stretches your child’s thinking and allows them to explain their feelings. “Did you agree with what the character did? What would you have done?”

This taps into higher-level critical thinking skills, deepening their comprehension while giving you a window into their thoughts.

A K-W-L chart is a popular method for teachers to hook their students and get them thinking right away about a story they’re about to read. 

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This is best used for nonfiction reading, or books about facts. You don’t have to write this all down, these questions can be used when talking with your child as they read. It’s quick and easy, but will get your child diving into the topic they’re learning. 

Keep it Light

Conversations about books should be fun. Quizzing a child for correct answers after reading their favorite book can suck the joy out of the reading experience. Instead, try to ask questions from a place of curiosity and wanting to know what your child thinks. This makes them feel that their opinions and thoughts matter.

Use the Five Finger Strategy

After reading a story, use your hand to help you remember the most important elements of the story. This technique can be used for people ages 4 to 94.

  • Characters – Who was in the story?
  • Setting –  Where did the story take place?
  • Events – What happened in the story?
  • End – How did the story end?
  • Your Take – What was your favorite part?

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Try the 5 W’s to Learn Summarizing

2nd Graders learn the skill of “summarizing,” or retelling the main points of what they have read. This skill further helps students to remember what they have just read.

  • Who – Who are the characters or people?
  • What – What happened?
  • Where – Where did it take place?
  • When – When did it happen?
  • Why – Why did the story end the way it did?

When reading with your child, a great technique is to pause after a few pages and check in to see if your child is truly grasping what they are reading. By asking open-ended questions, you allow your child to explain their thinking. If what they tell you does not m atch the story, you can help redirect them back on track:

You say, “Helen Keller’s teacher wrote the word “W-A-T-E-R” into the palm of her hand as water was flowing onto her when she was 7 years old . Why did she do this?”

Your child says, “I don’t know….maybe it was to tickle her.”

You say , “Helen could not see or hear. What do you think Helen was learning when her teacher did this?”  

3 Seconds of Wait Time

Allow your child enough undisturbed “think time” to process what is happening. If you ask them a question about the story, let them look at the pages and take a few moments to think, at least 3 seconds. We typically only wait one second before jumping in with the answer. Providing answers too quickly takes away a child’s “thinking time”, robbing them of the opportunity to fo rm conclusions on their own.  

As your young reader matures, they can demonstrate their understanding in more sophisticated ways. When asking them questions from the story, have them prove their answers by showing you the pages and words that describe the event.

Different Ways to Read

Books are the best way to expose children to new vocabulary, stories and higher-level thinking skills. But reading on their own is not the only way to access stories. Read alouds and audio books offer the same benefits and let children enjoy a great book. The NC Kids Digital Library offers hundreds of picture read alouds that let your child hear stories and build their reading skills.

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The best way to build your comprehension skills is by using books or magazines and asking questions to get your child to think about what they just read. It doesn’t have to be complicated; a simple “What happened to that character?” or “What was that story about?” are great questions.

Worksheets can feel like meaningless “work” and may take away your child’s enthusiasm for reading. For this age, worksheets do not need to be completed to build excellent comprehension skills.

If you choose to use them during breaks from school or your child shows interest, try to make it a fun and light activity. Pretend like you’re on a game show and your child is earning points for a special prize at the end ( “You win 10 more minutes of free time after your bath!” )

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Reading books online, interactively, feels just like playing a fun computer game and helps your child build their reading comprehension skills.

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Go to “Collections” and select “Read Alongs” to choose from hundreds of picture books that will read aloud as your child follows along in the story.

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This app can be used on your phone or tablet to quickly access the NC Kids Digital Library for free read along books.

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Push and Pull

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Week 5 Reading Comprehension (B-5). Reading passage and questions about force, energy, and strength. Cross-Curricular Focus: Physical Science.

Repeated Subtraction is Division

Repeated Subtraction is Division

Week 19 Reading Comprehension (B-19). A brief explanation of division and how it relates to subtraction. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Revise Your Writing

Revise Your Writing

Week 32 Reading Comprehension (B-32). A short passage and related questions about the benefits and process of revision. Cross-Curricular Focus: Writing Strategies.

Shapes on a Plane

Shapes on a Plane

Week 25 Reading Comprehension (B-25). Reading segment and questions about common types of geometric shapes. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

Showing Data on a Graph

Showing Data on a Graph

Week 29 Reading Comprehension (B-29). A brief passage and questions about displaying information on a graph. Cross-Curricular Focus: Mathematics.

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Solids, Liquids, & Gases

Week 14 Reading Comprehension (B-14). A brief passage and questions about the different forms of matter. Cross-Curricular Focus: Physical Science.

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Week 17 Reading Comprehension (B-17). A short passage and questions about writing instructions for your science fair project. Cross-Curricular Focus: Science Investigations.

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The Scientific Method

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Using a Timeline

Week 1 Reading Comprehension (B-1). A reading passage and questions about using timelines to help understand history. Cross-Curricular Focus: History / Social Sciences.

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Using Arrays for Multiplication

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Using Land in Different Ways

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45 Best 2nd Grade Books in a Series

Y our readers will love these fantastic 2nd grade books in a series to keep them hooked on reading. You’ll want these books in your classroom libraries as well as your home libraries. 

As 2nd graders gain confidence and skills with reading, every book they read helps improve fluency , a love of reading, and comprehension strategies. (Except in cases of learning differences.) So we want these second-grade kiddos to be reading as much as possible!! The more independent reading kids do, the more progress they’ll make in reading.

This brings me to these good chapter book series books for 2nd graders that your kids will love.

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Rise of the Earth Dragon (Dragon Masters)  by Tracey West, illustrated by Graham Howells

In the times of castles and kingdoms,  Drake learns he is a dragon master (and that dragons are real!)  He must train with the other kids to master his dragon, an earth dragon . This is a fun chapter book series that will interest almost any child as it has just the right amount of conflict, adventure, and excitement.

Bird and Squirrel   on Ice   by James Burks

FUNNY / GRAPHIC NOVEL

In this funny book series for 2nd graders,  Bird’s over-confident, laissez-faire character pairs perfectly with Squirrel’s logical, fearful one.  In this first book, the duo crash land in the Penguin world where Bird is thought to be the “Chosen One” meant to save the penguins from the Great Whale.

Pup Detectives  by Felix Gumpaw

MYSTERY / GRAPHIC NOVEL

Someone keeps stealing all the lunches at Pawston Elementary, and it’s up to this group of mystery-solving dogs to investigate!  Join Rider and her friends as they crack this lunchroom case once and for all.

A to Z Mysteries  by Rob Roy

This addictive chapter book  mystery series  will keep your 2nd grade kids reading for hours and days and months. My kids read them all more than once, so we highly recommend this series, especially for second grade. Box set  here .

Bug Scouts Out in the Wild  by Mike Lowery (graphic novel)

ANIMAL ADVENTURE

Beginning readers will love this exciting and hilarious friendship adventure graphic novel–with incredible art from author/illustrator Mike Lowery! Three bug friends have a super secret headquarters where they get to earn bug badges. The friends start on their first badge–foraging, but then they spy a frog!! And frogs EAT bugs! These bug scouts find a great solution– they use the spider’s hammock web to trap the frog. Hmmm…what badge can you earn for that?

King of the Birds  by Elise Gravel

Arlo is the self-proclaimed king of the birds.  He befriends a cute yellow bird named Pip and shares with her his many talents. As the friends go on many adventures, like visiting the big city and hunting for shiny things, learning facts about crows like big brains, and counting up to 6 objects.

Diary of an Ice Princess: Snow Place Like Home  by Christina Soontornvat

This charming new book series for 2nd graders is about magic, friendship, myths, and diversity.  The windtamers are magical beings who control the wind and weather. Unfortunately, Princess Lina’s powers are going wonky, especially when she gets upset. Luckily, her wise (and loud) grandfather helps Lina discover her true talents. Cheerful pink chapter titles, as well as pink-and-gray illustrations, give this book a very princessy feel.

Zoey and Sassafras Dragons and Marshmallows  #1  by Asia Citro, illustrated by Marion Lindsay

SCIENCE / FANTASY

Kids love these entertaining and well-written stories with the coolest mix of science and magic, diverse main characters, and fantastic illustrations.  Zoey, like her mom, can see magical creatures and is tasked to care for any injured creatures that might need help. In this story, she uses her science skills (including research and the scientific method) to figure out how to care for a sick baby dragon.

Dory Fantasmagory  by Abby Hanlon

REALISTIC / FUNNY

Dory is one of my favorite book characters because her imagination is THE BEST! She has three imaginary friends: one monster friend, one fairy godmother, and one bad lady nemesis.  This book is hilarious, and you’ll love the child-like illustrations – – it’s a favorite chapter book series for second graders. See all the Dory books  here .

The Magic Tree House  by Mary Pope Osborne

HISTORICAL MYSTERY

These are MUST-READ chapter book series for 2nd graders!  The books combine mystery, history, magic, and adventure as siblings Jack and Annie adventure through time to solve mysteries.  I highly recommend this series, and if you get a chance, these first grade chapter books are GREAT on audiobook, narrated by Mary Pope Osborne herself.  Boxed Set 1 .

The Dragonsitter  by Josh Lacey, illustrated by Garry Parsons

Written in increasingly funny (and alarming) letters we learn that Uncle Morton left his pet dragon for Edward and his mom and sister to watch — with no directions!! The dragon poops in their shoes, eats their pet bunny, and causes all kinds of destruction, which all are the subjects of Edward’s letters to his nowhere-to-be-found uncle. Finally, Edward hears from his uncle, who suggests feeding the dragon chocolate. Will Edward’s mom lose her mind? Will the chocolate work?

Good Dog  by Cam Higgins, illustrated by Ariel Landy

REALISTIC /  WHOLESOME

What a sweet beginning illustrated chapter book written from Bo the dog’s point of view!  Enthusiastic and full of personality, Bo adores his loving family and his life on the farm. But he worries when his dog tag goes missing. He searches the farm with the help of all the farm animals and his spider friends help him find it. Your readers will love this  new series  with a darling doggie narrator!  Get the first 4 books in 1 ! 

Let’s Make Cake (Bobo and Pup Pup)   by Vikram Madan, illustrated by Nicola Slater

The friends decide to make a cake. Bobo gathers silly things that aren’t part of the recipe (like a hat and a stick). Eventually, they finish the batter made and cook the cake in the sun. Unfortunately, it turns out yucky but they realize that they had fun anyway. This is a  charming, silly story with easy-to-read conversation bubble dialogue and playful comic illustrations!

Sofia Martinez My Vida Loca  by Jacquline Jules

My Vida Loca  is the first chapter book in the series about the  adventures of a spunky girl named Sophia  — from her singing (that annoys everyone except  abuela ) to a cooking mishap of  arroz con leche  that her familia helps her fix. I love the bright pink text that indicates the Spanish words (maybe 1 or 2 a page). The illustrations are fun, capturing the emotions and action  perfectamente .

Fenway and the Bone Thieves  by Victoria J. Coe, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

Written from Fenway’s hilarious doggie point of view,  readers will delight in Fenway’s complete bone obsession and his determination to keep it away from the squirrels.  His paranoia leads to him burying the bone so NO one can find it, including him. His solution? Dig a million holes to find it. Read the next book,  Fenway and the Frisbee Trick  about Fenway learning a frisbee trick in his own, unique way.

Real Pigeons Fight Crime  by Ben Wood

FUNNY / MYSTERY

In the first of three silly stories, Rock Pigeon is a crime-fighting pigeon who helps Grandpouter and the other park pigeons solve the problem of the vanishing breadcrumbs. Hilarious disguises, charming illustrations, quirky characters, and funny mysteries, this is an entertaining romp that is sure to entice even the most reluctant of young readers.

The Toad: The Disgusting Critters Series  by Elise Gravel

Visually captivating with interesting, just-right text that is informative and sometimes hilarious. I’m a fan of this kid-friendly nonfiction book series! (Also read:  The Worm ,  The Fly ,  and  The Rat )

Sparks  by Ian Boothby, illustrated by Nina Matsumoto

After escaping the evil laboratory, cats August and Charlie help others in a “Super Dog” dog disguise.  But their evil scientist nemesis, a diaper-wearing baby named Princess, will stop at nothing to recapture the escaped cats…and conquer the entire world. Filled with adventure, friendship, and humor!

Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero!  by Kara West, illustrated by Leeza Hernandez

When Mia gets accepted into the Superhero training program,  she learns that she is SUPER.  She even learns that her parents are superheroes, too. After school at her new superhero training, she has a disastrous first day and learns that it takes work to become a superhero. Black and white illustrations, bigger print, and an exciting story make this a winning series for growing readers.

Donut Feed the Squirrels  by Mika Song

HUMOR / GRAPHIC NOVEL

Norma and Belly are squirrel friends who really, really want a donut. Can they work together, sneak in a food truck, and have the biggest ever donut party ever?  Minimal text, plenty of silliness, and a lovely surprise ending!

Sadiq and the Desert Star   by Siman Nuurali, illustrated by Anjan Sarkar

Not only is this a great STEM story about a young boy who finds the stars to be fascinating, but it’s also a story with diversity because Sadiq’s Muslim family is originally from Somalia. The story is also about how after a field trip to the planetarium, Sadiq and his friends start a space club and work together to raise money for a DIY telescope. Growing readers will enjoy the friendship, teamwork, STEM topics, and diversity found in this first book of the  Sadiq series  from Capstone Publishing’s Picture Window Books.

Cat Ninja  by Matthew Cody, illustrated by Yehudi Mercado

GRAPHIC NOVEL / SUPERHERO

By day Claude is Leon’s pet but by night, he’s Cat Ninja, Metro City’s protector! His nemesis is Leon’s sister’s evil hamster, Master Hamster.  Learn the Cat Ninja’s origin story, then follow his perilous, exciting, and humorous adventures!

The Bad Guys  #1  by Aaron Blabey

Mr. Wolf invites other “bad guys” to a meeting with hopes they will join him in becoming good.  Your kids will find lots of drawings and minimal text, making this series a favorite choice for second-grade readers who like ironic and potty humor.

Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot   by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by Dan Santat

Get ready for an addictive,  action-packed, engaging sci-fi  series for young readers. With awesome illustrations. It’s not often you see a book in full color – I love that! After reading this book, kids will wish they had their own giant robot friend to help them conquer evil in the universe.

Princess in Black by Shannon Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham

This popular fictional adventure is about a spunky princess who secretly fights monsters disguised in black. It’s a hugely popular beginning chapter book with many books in the series. Find Princess in Black read alike books !

Ninja Kid: From Nerd to Ninja  by Anh Do

Nelson is a nerdy and likable main character who wakes up on his 10th birthday with perfect vision and… ninja moves! His mum and grandma explain that like his missing fisherman dad before him,  Nelson is the last ninja in the world — and he’s destined to save the world.  Action-packed and funny plus appealing illustrations and great characters.

Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business  by Lyla Lee, illustrated by Dung Ho

Mindy and her dad recently moved to Florida after her mom’s death. When the other kids at school make fun of her seaweed snacks at lunch, Mindy and her new friend Sally start a snack business to save money for a puppy.  This doesn’t go as planned yet it’s a big learning experience showing Mindy to be herself and be proud of her Korean-American culture.

The Fabled Stables Willa the Wisp   by Jonathan Auxier, illustrated by Olga Demidova

FANTASY / MAGICAL CREATURES

Auggie, the only human, lives on an island of mythical creatures, but he’s lonely. When a new stall magically appears, Auggie enters and meets a Wisp who is hunted by ruthless magical poachers. It’s a darling start to a new book series for 2nd graders who love mythical creatures.

The Magic Mirror (Once Upon a Fairy Tale)  by Anna Staniszewski, illustrated by Macky Pamintuan

Readers who love fantasy, adventure, and mystery are going to love this book series for 2nd graders about two good friends who save The Enchanted Kingdom from everlasting summer…  When Kara learns the ice princess is in trouble, she and her best friend Zed travel to the ice palace to help fix a magic mirror. They also want to help the argumentative sisters get along and share their beloved pet monkey. Will the friends be able to solve both problems? 

Mac Undercover (Kid Spy #1)   by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Mike Lowery

ADVENTURE / MYSTERY

This funny adventure is about a kid who the queen of England uses to solve an important mystery …You’ll need to withhold disbelief, or at least I did, but it’s super cute and popular with many younger readers. The story includes many illustrations, and fabulous vocabulary words explained and repeated that perfectly fit the story such as regicide.

Creature Campers The Secret of Shadow Lake  by Joe McGee, Bea Tormo

A very tall Bigfoot named Norm goes to summer camp but hates being different. He meets a human kid named Oliver who thinks Norm will eat him. Relatable themes of feeling like an outsider and making new friends plus some dry humor make this a fun, readable story.

Undersea Mystery Club Problem at the Playground  by Courtney Carbone, illustrated by Melanie Demmer

Not only is this beginning chapter book a creative, entertaining mystery story with adorable full-color illustrations, but it shows the power of problem-solving, listening, and working together . Violet and her best friend, the always-hungry narwhal named Wally, need to find out who is sabotaging the playground.  Helpful back matter provides information and photos about decorator crabs, narwhals, and civil engineers.

Notebook of Doom  by Troy Cummings

I think your 2nd graders will love this engaging, slightly creepy chapter book series.  Alexander discovers his new town is FILLED WITH MONSTERS ! And that he’s right in the middle of everything– especially after he finds an old notebook of drawings and facts about monsters.  Box set here .

Zita the Spacegirl  by Ben Hatke

SCI-FI / GRAPHIC NOVEL

One of our favorite graphic novels, Zita the Spacegirl, is a true friend who not only  saves her best friend  from kidnappers but also saves the entire galaxy! Boxed Set HERE .

Stink: The Super-Incredible Shrinking Kid  by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Stink is the brother of Judy Moody.  He’s got a big imagination, which he uses to imagine he has superpowers, helping him to deal with his daily life. The writing is funny and relatable peppered with incredible Peter H. Reynolds illustrations. Kids love this humorous book series for 2nd graders.  Boxed Set HERE .

Rainbow Magic Fairies   by Daisy Meadows

These are very predictable but so many kids ADORE these chapter books – they are some of the most checked out books at our library. They’re about  two human girls who are trusted to help the magical fairies  search for something Jack Frost’s goblins stole.

Cat Kid Comic Club  by Dav Pilkey

Perfect for teaching kids to write their own stories ! Cat Kid teaches a class for the tadpoles about making your comic books…which doesn’t go well until the tadpoles get excited about failure and get started writing and drawing.  If you like a lot of silliness (including potty humor) with great messages about writing, creativity, and persistence, read this book next.

The Critter Club   by Callie Barkley MYSTERY

The girls in the Critter Club  love animals and want to help them any way they can.  You’ll find plenty of sweet stories in this series for animal lovers.

Jessica Finch in Pig Trouble  (Judy Moody and Friends)  by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Erwin Madrid

Jessica Finch is a delightful early chapter book with exceptionally pleasing and colorful illustrations. Jessica wants nothing more than a pig for a pet. For her birthday.  When a misunderstanding happens with her best friend, Judy Moody, she learns a valuable lesson about not making assumptions and calling people names.  This is one of my top picks for an early chapter book series for 2nd graders!

Mercy Watson to the Rescue  by Kate DiCamillo

Mercy is a pig who lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson.  They feed her buttered toast and take her for drives in their convertible. One night, Mercy gets scared and decides to sleep with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Can you imagine what happens next? Hilarious and quirky, this is a fun series filled with many amazing adventures.  Boxed Set HERE.

Jasmine Toguchi Mochi Queen  by Debbi Michiko Florence, illustrated by Eliazbet Vukovic

Jasmine is jealous that the older kids in her family have important jobs on the mochi-making day; she wants to do what the older boys and men are doing, pound the mochi rice. Her kind father figures out a way for Jasmine to join in. And even though it didn’t work out how she wanted, her family is proud of her and decides it’s okay to break some rules, like who gets to pound the rice. 

Baloney and Friends Going Up!   by Greg Pizzoli

HUMORFrom writing a theme song to sleepovers to thinking deep thoughts , this book of easier reading level stories showcases characters you can’t help but love . including Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and Krabbit the rabbit. Plus, read directions for drawing the characters with emotions in the back.

Amelia Bedelia Means Business   by Herman Parish, illustrated by Lynne Avril

I’ve been enjoying these updated Amelia chapter books by the original author’s son. In this story, Amelia tries to make money for a new bike. These book series for 2nd graders (second graders) are perfect for readers who enjoy  goofy humor and wordplay.

From an Idea to Disney How Imagination Built a World of Magic  by Lowey Bundy Sichol, illustrated by C.S. Jennings

I’ve read many other biographies about Walt Disney, but  this one stands out for its writing, pertinent information, and appeal.  It shares about the business that continued on even after Walt’s death and his brother’s death including the merger with Pixar and the successful but controversial CEO, Michael Eisner. Fascinating!

Who Would Win? Whale vs. Giant Squid  by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Rob Bolster

Teachers tell me their students, especially boys, can’t get enough of the Who Would Win? books, even if they’re a bit above grade level and more challenging to read.  This particular book pits two ocean carnivores against each other. First, you’ll learn facts about a sperm whale, then you’ll learn about the giant squid. Finally, read what happens when these two creatures face off.  Can you predict who will win?  See all the addicting informational books in the Who Would Win series .

BUGS! Animal Planet Amazing Animal Facts Chapter Books  by James Buckley, Jr.

Full color with photographs, illustrations, and a kid-friendly design.  The text size itself is perfect for elementary readers, slightly bigger than typical nonfiction books of this length, with decent white space in between the lines and around it. Amazing Animal Facts Chapter Books is a stellar, highly recommended science chapter book series for 2nd graders.

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