Dear Family,

   I have compiled a suggested reading list for second grade to assist families when selecting books for reading with their children. Many of these books can be found in our local library or at bookstores. Some of the titles on the list are great for children to read on their own, while others are perfect for reading aloud together. Reading is a life long journey and I hope the list provided will help in making selections for your child(ren) that they will enjoy. Happy reading!

 

   Many second graders are beginning to use many strategies independently to figure out new words, including sounding out longer words and thinking about what makes sense in the sentence. They may be reading longer books and relying less on pictures to help them read the story. Books with familiar characters can help make thos transition into longer books easier. Pausing after every 2 or 3 pages to briefly retell what is happening can help your child as s/he keeps track of a longer story. Even though your child is becoming independent as a reader, it is still important to continue to read aloud books together. Listening to stories is a stress-free way to help your child build vocabulary and comprehension strategies. It is also a wonderful way to spend time together!

 

MAGAZINES:

- Ranger Rick or National Geographic Kids

 

SERIES:

- Curious George books by H.A. Rey

- Cam Jansen books by David A. Adler

- Junie B. Jones books by Barbara Park

- Horrible Harry books by Suzy Kline

- Arthur books by Marc Brown

-Poppleton books by Cynthia Rylant

- Franklin books by Sharon Jennings

- Nate the Great books by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

- A Little House Birthday and other Little House picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder

- Berenstain Bears by Stan & Jan Berestain

- Stablemates by various authors

- Magic Treehouse books by Mary Pope Osborne

 

AUTHORS:

- Dan Gutman            - Steven Kellogg      - James Marshall

- Cynthia Rylant        - Jan Brett              - Patricia Reilly Giff

- Tomie DePaola       - Syd Hoff                - Kevin Henkes

 

POETRY COLLECTIIONS:

- Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

- You Read to Me, I'll Read to You by Mary Ann Hoberman

- Let Me Be the Boss - Poems for Kids to Perform by Brod Bagert

- Something Big Has Been Here by Jack Prelutsky

 

                  ENJOY!!!!!!