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2nd Grade2nd Grade<div class="ExternalClass12D3C91BF9074C7388076DCB30F86A4E">​These are suggested books for a 2nd grader, but each child develops at a different rate. Don't be alarmed if your child struggles with a book on this list. What's important is to make reading a daily habit.<br></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A hundred billion trillion starsA hundred billion trillion starsFishman, Seth, author.4898667Book9780062455789 (hardcover)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=A%20Hundred%20Billion%20Trillion%20Stars&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Seth%20Fishman&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=167
Actual sizeActual sizeJenkins, Steve, 1952-4422520Book0618375945https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Actual%20Size&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Steve%20Jenkins&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=170
Alvin Ho allergic to girls, school, and other scary thingsAlvin Ho allergic to girls, school, and other scary thingsLook, Lenore.4450250Book0375939148 (Gibraltar lib. bdg.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Alvin%20Ho:%20Allergic%20to%20Girls,%20School,%20and%20Other%20Scary%20Things&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Lenore%20Look&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=171
Ballet Cat : the totally secret secretBallet Cat : the totally secret secretShea, Bob, author, illustrator.3638099Book9781484713785https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Ballet%20Cat:%20The%20Totally%20Secret%20Secret&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Bob%20Shea&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=180
Battle of the bad-breath batsBattle of the bad-breath batsBowles, David (David O.), author.5984505Book9780062947802https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=13th%20Street&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=David%20Bowles&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=157
ChampChampMiles, Ellen, author.4592161Book9781338211955https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Puppy%20Place&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Ellen%20Miles&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=192
Classified : the secret career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee aerospace engineerClassified : the secret career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee aerospace engineerSorell, Traci, author.6194525Book9781541579149https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Classified:%20The%20Secret%20Career%20of%20Mary%20Golda%20Ross,%20Cherokee%20Aerospace%20Engineer&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Traci%20Sorell&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=182
Daisy Dreamer and the totally true imaginary friendDaisy Dreamer and the totally true imaginary friendAnna, Holly, author.4821782Book9781481486316https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Daisy%20Dreamer%20and%20the%20Totally%20True%20Imaginary%20Friend&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Holly%20Anna&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=156
Dragons and marshmallowsDragons and marshmallowsCitro, Asia, author.4625790Book9781943147083https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Zoey%20and%20Sassafras:%20Dragons%20and%20Marshmallows&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Asia%20Citro&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=159
Grand CanyonGrand CanyonChin, Jason, 1978- author.4591858Book9781596439504https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Grand%20Canyon&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Jason%20Chin&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=158
Interrupting chickenInterrupting chickenStein, David Ezra.4449751Book9780763641689https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Interrupting%20Chicken&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=David%20Stein&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=183
J.D. and the great barber battleJ.D. and the great barber battleDillard, J., author.6267622Book9780593111529https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=J.%20D.%20and%20the%20Great%20Barber%20Battle&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=J.%20Dillard&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=165
Jack (not Jackie)Jack (not Jackie)Silverman, Erica, author.5510653Book9781499807318https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Jack%20(Not%20Jackie)&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Erica%20Silverman&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=181
Juan HormigaJuan HormigaRoldán, Gustavo, author, illustrator.6375849Book9781939810823https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Juan%20Hormiga&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Gustavo%20Roldan&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=177
Julián is a mermaidJulián is a mermaidLove, Jessica, author, illustrator.5182002Book9780763690458https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Julian%20is%20a%20Mermaid&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Jessica%20Love&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=173
Look at the weatherLook at the weatherTeckentrup, Britta, author, illustrator.5113624Book9781771472869https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Look%20at%20the%20Weather&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Britta%20Teckentrup&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=184
MaybeMaybeYamada, Kobi, author.5899900Book9781946873750https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Maybe&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Kobi%20Yamada&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=186
Meet Yasmin!Meet Yasmin!Saadia Faruqi5733303Book9781684360222<div class="ExternalClass622FEE8E67564D1793171F5CBB9D5CC5"><p>​Fiction<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Yasmin&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Saadia%20Faruqi&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=29
Mercy Watson to the rescueMercy Watson to the rescueDiCamillo, Kate.3915569Book0763622702https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Mercy%20Watson%20to%20the%20Rescue&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Kate%20DiCamillo&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=163
Narwhal : unicorn of the seaNarwhal : unicorn of the seaClanton, Ben, 1988- author, artist.4530091Book9781101918265https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Narwhal&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Ben%20Clanton&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=160
Nate the Great, where are you?Nate the Great, where are you?Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman, author.4100927Book9780385743365 (hardback)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Nate%20the%20Great&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Marjorie%20Sharmat&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=178
Octopus stewOctopus stewVelasquez, Eric, author, illustrator.5809959Book9780823437542https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Octopus%20Stew&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Eric%20Velasquez&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=185
Shark and Bot. 1Shark and Bot. 1Yanish, Brian, author, illustrator.6464374Book9780593173350https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Shark%20and%20Bot&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Brian%20Yanish&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=187
Super Rabbit racersSuper Rabbit racersFlintham, Thomas, author, illustrator.4933596Book9781338034790https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Press%20Start!&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Thomas%20Flintham&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=168
The Chicken SquadThe Chicken SquadCronin, Doreen.4094068Book1442496762https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Chicken%20Squad&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Doreen%20Cronin&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=162
The lost stoneThe lost stoneQuinn, Jordan, author.4065553Book9781442496910 (hc : alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Kingdom%20of%20Wrenly:%20The%20Lost%20Stone&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Jordan%20Quinn&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=176
The magical yetThe magical yetDiTerlizzi, Angela, author.5889919Book9781368025621https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Magical%20Yet&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Angela%20DiTerlizzi&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=166
The princess in BlackThe princess in BlackHale, Shannon.4105234Book9780763665104https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Princess%20in%20Black&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Shannon%20Hale&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=169