Books we recommend for 2nd graders

J Fiction – alphabetical by author

• Cam Jansen (series) by David Adler
• Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist (series) by Jim Benton
• Annabel the Actress (series) by Ellen Conford
• My Mother is So Smart by Tomie DePaola
• Mercy Watson (series) by Kate DiCamillo
• My Weird School (series) by Dan Gutman
• Goof-Off Goalie (Gym Shorts series) by Betty Hicks
• Herbie Jones (series) by Suzy Kline
• Stink (series) by Megan McDonald
• Rainbow Magic (series) by Daisy Meadows
• Captain Underpants (series) by Dav Pilkey
• Geronimo Stilton (series) by Geronimo Stilton

J Easy – alphabetical by author

• Desperate Dog Writes Again by Eileen Christelow
• Mr. Tanen's Ties by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
• My Chincoteague Pony by Susan Jeffers
• Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester
• Finding Lincoln by Ann Malaspina
• The Orange Shoes by Trinka Hakes Noble
• For the Love of Autumn by Patricia Polacco
• Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Ramsey
• Mr. Putter and Tabby (series) by Cynthia Rylant

J Easy Reader – alphabetical by author

• Cork and Fuzz (series) by Dori Chaconas
• Pearl and Wagner (series) by Kate McMullan
• Amelia Bedelia (series) by Peggy Parish

J Graphic Fiction – alphabetical by author

• Babymouse (series) by Jennifer Holm
• Ook and Gluk by Dav Pilkey

Non-fiction, call numbers noted

• Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson, J 371 M88L
• Never Smile at a Monkey: and 17 Other Important Things to Remember by Steve Jenkins, J 591.65 J52N
• Tarra & Bella: the Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends by Carol Buckley, J 599.67 B92T
• Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez by Kathleen Krull, J 92 C51h