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Librarian Picks for 2nd Grade

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JE — Beginning Reader Collection

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JE Aboff Mike's Mystery
  Mike is worried because he can't find his favorite autographed book, Dino Spy. Follow him as he searches for clues that lead to his missing book!>
JE Adler* Young Cam Jansen and the Molly Shoe Mystery
  With her amazing memory, Cam solves the case again when her special aunt flies in for a visit.
JE Baker* One Saturday Evening
  The six members of the Bear Family each tell of their Saturday night cleaning routine.
JE Bang-Campbell Little Rat Makes Music
  Little Rat wants to play beautiful music. When she picks the violin to play, all she makes is screeching sounds. Practicing is no fun. Then her teacher has an idea.
JE Banks* Monkeys and Dog Days
  Max and Pete are excited to get a new puppy at the animal shelter. Now Pete does not want to help take care of Fudge.
JE Banks* Monkeys and the Universe
  Max and his brother, Pete, take a trip to the observatory and learn all about planets, stars, and galaxies.
JE Bell If the Shoe Fits
  Cassie is a great dancer, but she is terrified of dancing in front of an audience. Maybe her friend, Jake, and some special shoes will help her overcome her shyness.
JE 741.5973 Bliss Luke on the Loose
  When Luke decides to chase a pigeon, he ends up on a wild adventure all over New York City.
JE Boelts Dogerella
  Dogerella dreams of attending the royal pet ball. She cannot go until her fairy dogmother arrives.
JE Byars Boo's Dinosaur
Boo has always wanted a real live dinosaur — and now one has followed her home! "I am the luckiest girl in the world," she declares. But only Boo is able to see him....
JE Catalanotto* The Secret Lunch Special
  Is Emily really going to get a ticket just for forgetting her lunch box on the bus?
JE Chaconas* Cork & Fuzz: Finders Keepers
  Will "finders keepers" tear two good friends apart or can they work together to get a shiny green stone away from the chipmunk who runs off with it?
Series: Cork & Fuzz
JE Chaconas* Cork & Fuzz: Good Sports
Best friends Cork and Fuzz play many games with each other. The only problem is, they both like to win!
JE DiCamillo* Mercy Watson : Princess in Disguise
  Mercy Watson, beloved porcine (pig) friend of Mr. and Mrs. Watson, will do anything for her favorite treat — buttered toast. She will even dress as a princess with a pink dress and a tiara.
Series: Mercy Watson
JE Egan* Dodsworth in Paris
Dodsworth and his friend Duck travel to Paris and have adventures all over the city!
JE Gregorich* Waltur Paints Himself into a Corner: and Other Stories
  Waltur is a bear who learns three important lessons from his friend Matilda. One of them is not to put the cart before the horse. Another is to let sleeping dogs lie. His third lesson is in the title of the book!
JE Gunderson* Stranger on the Silk Road
  Song Sun never stops talking and that could get her in a bit of trouble as she and her sister travel the Silk Road in ancient China.
JE Gunderson* Terracotta Girl: A Story of Ancient China
Yung-lu wants to be a warrior, but in ancient China girls are not allowed. When a family friend asks for help building "the Emperor's army," Yung-lu thinks she has her chance.
JE Hapka* How Not to Start Third Grade
  Will is afraid of the first day of school as a third grader, because his little brother Steve is starting kindergarten at the same school. Wherever Steve goes, there is trouble.
JE Hardy Firefly Summer
  When Charlie sees fireflies for the first time, his mother teaches him the firefly song.
JE Harper Uh-oh, Cleo
  Cleo thinks it will be just another normal day. When the toy house falls over, it becomes a Stitches Saturday.
JE Harris Belly Book
  Bellies come in many types: soft belly, hard belly, bunny belly, funny belly. What kind do you have?
JE Hill No Sword Fighting in the House
  After getting in trouble for sword fighting in the house, Arthur and Lance take their sword play outside where they get into even more trouble.
JE Holub Bed, Bats, & Beyond
  Fink, the bat can't sleep. His family tells him stories; some scary, some romantic. Which one works?
JE Howe* Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time
Houndsley and Catina are preparing for their evening concert. Houndsley loves the snow and the quiet. Catina does not like the snow and is afraid the concert will be cancelled.
* Try other books by these authors too!
JE Jacobson* Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt
Dolores says she is the queen of Egypt and wants to partner up with Andy on the Culture Fair project. Andy doesn't like that idea.
Series: Andy Shane
JE Kenah* The Best Chef in Second Grade
  Ollie has a hard time finding out his family's favorite recipe so he can share it when the famous Chef Antonia visits his class.
JF King-Smith* The Twin Giants
  Twin brothers, in search of love, travel far and wide with a giant hope.
JE Kline* Horrible Harry and the Dead Letters
  While Harry’s class is learning to write poems about colors, Miss Mackle surprises everybody with a real mailbox to use in the classroom! The mailbox becomes the center of a mystery when kids’ bookmarks start to disappear.
JE Kvasnosky* Zelda and Ivy: Keeping Secrets
  Fox sisters Zelda and Ivy have fun trying not to share secrets, playing April Fool's jokes, and performing their own opera.
JE Landry Fat Bat and Swoop
When Fat Bat and Swoop the owl play a trick on Emily the cow, she gets even!
JE Mason* Secret Spies
  Dog detectives Lu and Clancy discover a secret map in Aunt Izzy's trunk and try to discover if she is a spy.
JE McDonald* The Hinky Pink: An Old Tale
  Anabel has been asked to make a beautiful dress for a princess but she finds trouble at the castle when a Hinky Pink doesn't let her sleep.
JE McEwan* Rufus the Scrub Does Not Wear a Tutu
  Rufus is part of the football team. He also takes ballet lessons. When his coach and team mates find out, they tease him endlessly. However, ballet may give them a winning season.
JE McEwan* Scrubs Forever!
  Dan likes sports and wants to be a winner. Is winning more important to Dan than keeping his friends?
JE McMullan* Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day
  Everyone at school looks like they've been having a good April Fools day, except for Wagner. He needs to play a trick that will make him laugh for a change.
JE Michalak Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels
  Joe is a giraffe who likes to stretch his neck and see the world. Sparky is a turtle who likes to stay in his shell. Does that stop them from being best friends? No way! Can they leave the zoo and go on a crazy car ride? Yes!
JE Morgan Pirates Drive Buses
  The first rule of driving a bus: you must not wash your clothes while driving a bus! That's so silly! What would you expect when pirates drive buses?
JE Moser Squirrel's World
Squirrel is busy, busy, busy helping and visiting his friends. There is much to do before he can sleep, sleep, sleep.
JE O'Brien Barn Party
  It is a party for ALL! Rooster has other ideas.
JE O'Neill Annie and Simon
Annie and her dog Hazel like to try new things. Sometimes they get into funny situations. It's a good thing her BIG brother Simon is there to save the day.
JE Parish* Amelia Bedelia's Masterpiece
  Amelia Bedelia sees all kinds of "art" at the museum.
* Try other books by these authors too!
JE Rodgers Mr. Croc's Silly Sock
  Silly Mr. Croc has hung out his clothes to dry on a windy day and forgotten to use clothespins. Now he must go chasing after them.
JE Rylant* Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday
  Annie and her pet rabbit Snowball invite Henry and Mudge to her dress-up birthday party.When the guests arrive, Annie is in for a big surprise!
JE Schertle Look Out, Jeremy Bean!
  Jeremy Bean tries to make a collection out of stories about himself, find some dust bunnies, and hide on St. Patrick's day.
JE Shore How to Drive Your Sister Crazy
  Bradley Harris Pinkerton has a big sister. He has a plan…to drive her crazy.
JE Silverman* Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School Days
Cocoa, Cowgirl Kate's talking horse, doesn't know what to do when Kate has to go to school, do homework, and brings home a friend to meet.
JE Tarlow Pinwheel Days
  Eating peanut butter sandwiches? Playing in leaves? Pinwheel the donkey discovers everything is more fun with his friends Owl, Rabbit and Squirrel.
JE Underwood Pirate Mom
Yo ho ho! See what happens when Pete's mom becomes a pirate after they go to a magic show.
JE Wait Wait, Skates! And Other Funny Stories
  Skates rolling away, too many pickles and a very busy guy all rolled up in one book!
JE Williams Welcome to Third Grade, Gus!
Gus worries about everything, and most of all his first day of third grade.
JE Yee Abracadabra! Magic with Mouse and Mole
  Mole is so excited -- a magic show is coming to town! When the show is all tricks and no magic, Mole's friend Mouse teaches him that real magic is found everywhere you look.
JE Yee A Brand-New Day with Mouse and Mole
  Luckily for Mouse and Mole, every day is a new day!
 
* Try other books by these authors too!

 

Compiled by Santa Clara County Library
Children's Services Librarians
2008-2010

 

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