Second Grade Reading Lists
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Recommended Reading List
The following books were recommended by our local library for a child entering second grade. They organized their books into four categories: beginner, easy juvenile fiction, juvenile fiction and nonfiction. These books are perfect to read during summer break or throughout the school year.
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Beginner Books
in alphabetically order
- Alien & Possum: Hanging Out
By: Tony Johnston
Book Details:
Possum’s new friend, an alien, is like no other.
Pages: 48
ISBN-10: 0689857713
ISBN-13: 978-0689857713 - Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia
By: Herman Parish
Book Details:
Amelia practices driving with Mr. Rogers.
Pages: 48
ISBN-10: 0060080922
ISBN-13: 978-0060080921
Easy Juvenile Fiction
in alphabetically order
- Chicken Joy on Redbean Road: A Bayou Country Romp
By: Jacqueline Briggs Martin Book Details:
Hen must help her rooster friend.
Pages: 32
ISBN-10: 0618507590
ASIN: B005DIBADU - Hewitt Anderson’s Great Big Life
By: Jerdine Nolen Book Details:
A boy and giants can help us all realize an important life lesson – we’re perfect just the way we are.
Pages: 40
ISBN-10: 0689868669
ISBN-13: 978-0689868665
Juvenile Fiction
in alphabetically order
- Dona Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart
By: Pat Mora Book Details:
What is the secret behind the great big noise?
Pages: 40
ISBN-10: 0375823379
ISBN-13: 978-0375823374 - Mr. Popper’s Penguins
By: Richard Atwater Book Details:
A house painter receives a very surprising package.
Pages: 160
ISBN-10: 0316186465
ISBN-13: 978-0316186469
Non Fiction Books
in alphabetically order
- Bugs Are Insects
By: Anne Rockwell Book Details:
Distinguishes between insects, bugs and spiders.
Pages: 40
ISBN-10: 0064452034
ISBN-13: 978-0064452038 - Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa
By: Veronica Chambers Book Details:
A biographical tribute celebrating a Latina legend.
Pages: 40
ISBN-10: 0803729707
ASIN: B000IU3E32
Source: Montgomery County Public Libraries, January 2009