2nd grade books that you should read to your kid

Most 2nd grader kids have outgrown board books and nursery rhymes and enjoy advanced reading of chapter books. As they emerge as independent readers, it is very necessary to strike the right balance between challenging children with regards to the complexity of vocabulary, sentence structure and plot and building confidence as a reader.  Parents are advised to look for books with lots of humor and fun.

Here are some good stories targeted at the 2nd grader:

"Babymouse: Bad Babysitter" by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

This 19th installment popular graphic novel series tells the adventures of Babymouse in babysitting; with plenty of familiar references especially to Mary Poppins, these books provide humor in Babymouse's new role.

   
"Super Fly: The World's Smallest Superhero!" by Todd H. Doodler

This 2nd grader book is the funny story of a nerdy and mild mannered fly that acquires super powers and saves the day.

"National Geographic Readers Sea Turtles"

 This entire easy to read, beautifully laid out and full of interesting information National Geographic Kids Readers series offers short non-fiction books covering a variety of individual science-themed topics.

"Get into Gear, Stilton" by Geronimo Stilton

 The entire Geronimo Stilton series is a great choice for emerging independent readers; the humorous dialogue, many campy references, provide beautiful illustrations and interesting yet simple plots.

"Sleepover Sleuths (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Book #1)" by Carolyn Keene

The series of girl’s mystery series features 8-year-old Nancy who solves simple, age-appropriate mysteries.

 "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss

This book carries an environmental message in a kid friendly way, with Dr. Seuss books providing the perfect combination of easy-to-read text, loads of illustrations and simple concepts-

"Attack of the Tyrannosaurus (Dinosaur Cove #1)" by Rex Stone

This book features two young boys, Tom and Jamie and their series of adventures when they stumble upon a secret world filled with dinosaurs.

        
"A Wilcox and Griswold Mystery: The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake" by Robyn Newman

This 36 pages engaging mystery for early readers provide just enough for readers about to transition into a chapter book.

"Three Ninja Pigs" by Corey Rosen Schwartz

This humorous quick to read book retells 3 little pigs that kick-butt ninjas and refuse to take any bullying from the Big Bad Wolf. It would be enjoyed by your 2nd grader.

"Duck for President" by Doreen Cronin

This winner of New York Times Illustrated Book Awards will be understood and appreciated by kids; it portrays some of the good and bad of politics in a funny way.

Last, but most important suggestion for parents of 2nd graders would be to get your kids books that focus on the topics of their interest. Once kids read stories that interest them, they will soon ask for more and more great stories.  

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