31 Chapter Books for Second Graders, Recommended by Teachers

Yasmin is a brilliant and imaginative Pakistani American lady who shares adventures together with her mother and father and grandparents. In 4 brief, easy-to-read chapters, she comes up with inventive options to the issues in her life. These well-liked chapter books for second graders work nicely for ebook teams or particular person studying and response.

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On this spin-off of the favored Katie Woo series, Katie’s buddy Pedro performs sports activities and goes on adventures, whereas additionally placing up together with his youthful brother. These shorter and simpler starting chapter books for second graders are good decisions for youths who like reasonable fiction.

Purchase it: Pedro series

Kayla’s canine King narrates this charming and entertaining sequence by which proprietor and pup work collectively to resolve mild circumstances. These transitional books are nice for supporting fluency whereas participating readers, they usually’re good decisions for first thriller chapter books for second graders.

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Little Bear is a beloved traditional character who goes on adventures together with his animal associates however typically wants assist and steerage from Mom Bear. Imaginative tales provide loads of content material for second grade discussions about key particulars in textual content. Share these with second graders new to or hesitant about chapter books; easy phrase decisions and bigger textual content assist with readability.

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Henry is lonely, with out a sibling or associates on his block, so he asks his mother and father for a canine. From the second Henry meets his new canine Mudge, the 2 of them are inseparable. This candy sequence is completely reassuring for second grade readers who’re simply able to discover chapter books. The sentences are easy however the characters are stuffed with coronary heart.

Purchase it: Henry and Mudge series

New neighbors Duck and Moose occur to be polar opposites, however can they reconcile their variations and turn into greatest buddies? This three-book sequence of graphic novel chapter books for second graders is hilarious. We wish to share them with youngsters who want a studying confidence enhance. They’re additionally supreme for explicitly educating youngsters how you can navigate the construction of a graphic novel.

Peter is a homebody and Ernesto is an adventurer, however they’re loyal associates to one another. The lovable footage make youngsters snicker, whereas the easy language feels manageable. These make one other nice introduction to graphic novels for keen starting readers.

Mercy is an endearing pet pig who loves sizzling buttered toast and tends to trigger chaos in her neighborhood on Deckawoo Drive. The recognizable type of Chris Van Dusen makes these illustrated chapter books for second graders an ideal bridge from image books, whereas the lighthearted textual content is a stunning introduction to rock star writer Kate DiCamillo. These books work nicely for a number of functions, from read-aloud to ebook teams to impartial studying.

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The courageous Princess in Black is a superhero in secret, making fast wardrobe modifications when native monsters want managing. The recent tackle princesses and superheroes and the full of life full-color illustrations make these interesting decisions for readers who’re stretching their studying stamina to deal with longer books. We like studying aloud the primary ebook to introduce the sequence, then utilizing later installments, which have extra complicated tales and friendship themes, for impartial studying and ebook group discussions.

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An eclectic group of rejected animals band collectively to attempt to restore their “Unhealthy Man” popularity by doing good. Hilarious and crowd pleasing, these quick-to-read illustrated chapter books for second graders are a well-liked alternative for impartial readers not fairly prepared for longer and extra text-heavy books.

Purchase it: The Bad Guys series

Orris the rat and Timble the owl strike up an uncommon and provoking friendship. Whereas the quantity of textual content is manageable, a few of the vocabulary and plot construction particulars are trickier. These mild tales are perfect for sharing and discussing as read-alouds or for suggesting to considerate readers prepared for a brand new problem.

Frankie’s mother is a busy TV information journalist, so Frankie learns so much about how present occasions unfold and get shared with the general public. She typically will get impressed to do her personal reporting too! This sequence is right to share as a category learn or ebook group textual content to enrich social research studying about well-known activists. Or you’ll be able to share it as inspiration for youths concerned with journalism.

Fairies, rainbows, and unicorns—what’s to not love? In every title, greatest associates Kirsty and Rachel enter a magical world to assist the fairy neighborhood. This fantastical sequence has over 200 titles, organized into smaller units of adventures, making it good for impartial readers who need to get misplaced within the magical world of books.

Purchase it: Rainbow Magic series

These wildly well-liked chapter books for second graders needed to make our listing! Siblings Jack and Annie uncover a tree home stuffed with books that ship them again in time. We’ve seen this sequence hook so many youngsters on studying that they’re a classroom must-have. They’re additionally improbable for constructing youngsters’ data about completely different locations, matters, and historic eras.

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Telling the story of characters embarking on online game adventures, this graphic novel sequence makes the reader really feel like they’re transported into the sport. Eye-catching illustrations and easy but compelling textual content encourage new chapter ebook readers—particularly those that additionally love video video games!

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Princess and Windtamer Lina has particular powers however nonetheless needs to go to highschool with “groundlings” and her greatest buddy, Claudia. These tales stuffed with magic and journey additionally grapple with themes of identification and friendship. Cross these to youngsters who nonetheless really feel reassured by some illustrations and will use the arrogance enhance of a fast, fulfilling learn.

Purchase it: Diary of an Ice Princess series

Mia’s life will get turned the wrong way up when she discovers she’s a superhero. She’s fairly certain she’s up for the duty, so long as she will determine how you can steadiness her new identification with being a daily child. The 13 books on this sequence are nice first chapter books for second graders who get pleasure from a little bit of motion and journey.

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This interesting sequence spinoff of the Heidi Heckelbeck series (additionally well-liked chapter books for second graders) stars Heidi’s classmate Lucy. After a sequence of sudden occasions unfolds at college, Lucy finds out she’s truly a witch. Recommend this sequence to youngsters who’re curious in regards to the Harry Potter books however positively not able to learn them solo. The writer does a pleasant job tapping into youngsters’ curiosity about magical powers whereas additionally tackling relatable elementary college feelings and themes.

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Alvin Ho is an Asian American second grader with a protracted listing of debilitating fears, the largest one being talking at college. With sturdy characters and emotional honesty, this sequence tackles anxiousness with humor and charm. Alvin’s trials together with his siblings and associates at college will hook impartial readers in want of a brand new and interesting sequence to maintain them studying.

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Sadiq is a Somali American third grader who navigates real-life challenges of friendship, household, and college. On this sequence, he participates in lots of new actions together with his associates, whereas coping with being overlooked and feeling like he’s not ok. Add this sequence to your classroom library to signify a various neighborhood. We respect that it portrays a boy as its most important character too!

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Miles loves science and could be very aggressive, however his anxiousness spikes when he has to go ice-skating for the primary time together with his fourth grade class. With a robust deal with buddy and household relationships, this sequence is each entertaining and discussion-worthy for impartial readers who get pleasure from reasonable tales. Bonus: It’s by the identical writer because the Jada Jones sequence, which we also recommend!

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On this spin-off of the favored Judy Moody sequence, Judy’s brother Stink can not stand being the shortest child and does every little thing he can to get taller. Full of humor and coronary heart, these well-liked chapter books for second graders will entertain youngsters throughout impartial studying or ebook teams targeted on characters.

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Bibsy Cross is an endearing protagonist who loves her associates and college—although she tends to butt heads with authority figures who need her to tone it down a bit. Hand this sequence to your spirited second graders who get pleasure from character-driven tales. Bibsy provides off particular Ramona Quimby vibes, however the extra up to date language and particulars make these titles a bit simpler to navigate.

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Jo Jo Makoons is 7 years previous and lives on a fictional Ojibwe reservation. The books on this sequence share Jo Jo’s age-appropriate challenges with associates and normal life as a 7-year-old, with examples of Ojibwe tradition and language woven into her experiences. These are nice chapter books for second graders who like humorous books and memorable lady characters.

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Energetic and constructive Omar strikes to a brand new college within the sequence opener, the place he should make associates, address bullies, and, in fact, discover loads of methods to have enjoyable. The illustrations and formatting make this sequence really feel like a youthful model of Diary of a Wimpy Child. Recommend these to youngsters who get pleasure from humorous and mishap-prone boy protagonists. Children much less accustomed to Muslim faith and tradition may have some assist constructing the data wanted to learn and perceive some particulars of the textual content.

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Alfie is a robust and charismatic 7-year-old, sister to the primary character of the favored EllRay Jakes sequence. In every story, she navigates how you can clear up reasonable conflicts together with her family and friends. Relatable, humorous, and trustworthy, this sequence is a superb alternative for extra superior readers on the lookout for longer chapter books.

Purchase it: Absolutely Alfie series

This traditional sequence of chapter books for second graders tells the story of three cousins who begin a cookie enterprise, write a newspaper, and get entangled in all types of different inventive endeavors. “Previous soul” readers will get pleasure from these lighthearted tales which are harking back to easier time.

Purchase it: The Cobble Street Cousins series

As the brand new scholar in her class, Gooney Hen Greene causes fairly a stir when she exhibits up sporting pajamas and cowboy boots. By her wild creativeness, Gooney teaches us the artwork of storytelling. Share this title to spark group discussions about character traits.

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Doesn’t each child surprise what it will be like if our toys and stuffed animals got here to life? This humorous, endearing trilogy about three particular toys explores that magical thought. These books have extensive attraction for group sharing and likewise work nicely for second graders who’re able to check out longer chapter books independently.

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A younger lady named Fern befriends a particular pig named Wilbur whose destiny is unsure on her uncle’s farm. That is certainly one of our all-time favourite award-winning chapter books for second graders to learn aloud. Coronary heart-wrenching and profoundly stunning, this story will carry teams of listeners collectively and encourage wealthy dialogue.

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Ramona is an impartial spirit with plenty of opinions about her Nineteen Fifties childhood world. Studying aloud is the best context for introducing these traditional chapter books for second grade by timeless writer Beverly Cleary. We particularly like sharing the primary three books within the sequence, by which Ramona is youthful than second grade, as college students discover her “little child” antics hilarious.

Purchase it: Ramona series