Grades 2 & 3

Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
Andrew wants freckles so badly that he buys Sharon’s freckle recipe for fifty cents.

Clarice Bean, Guess Who's Babysitting? by Lauren Child
When her Uncle Ted, the fireman, comes to stay with Clarice and her brothers and sister while her mother is away, things get hectic.

Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
Ramona meets lots of interesting people in class, like Davy whom she keeps trying to kiss and Susan whose springy curls seem to ask to be pulled.

That Crazy Eddie and the Science Project of Doom by Judy Cox
Matt is dying to win fi rst place in the school science fair. The prize is a $50 gift certifi cate that will buy him the skateboard of his dreams. But when he teams up with his best friend, Eddie, he finds that working together isn’t so easy.

Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger
Matt is dying to win first place in the school science fair. The prize is a $50 gift certificate that will buy him the skateboard of his dreams. But when he teams up with his best friend, Eddie, he finds that working together isn’t so easy.

Owen Foote, Money Man by Stephanie Greene
Ingenious Owen wants to make money for the things he absolutely needs, such as plastic vomit, but he tries to come up with some alternatives to earning an allowance, which sounds like too much work.

Iris and Walter True Friends by Elissa Guest
Walter shows Iris how to make friends with his horse Rain, and in turn, Iris helps Walter deal with a problem at school.

Pinky and Rex and the Perfect Pumpkin by James Howe
When Rex accompanies Pinky and his relatives on their traditional trip to pick and carve pumpkins, she feels left out because of the jealous behavior of Pinky’s cousin Abby.

Martin Bridge on the Lookout by Jessica Scott Kerrin
Three more stories of Martin’s plans unravelling. This time, he has to entertain an unwanted guest, share lunch with a boy who eats erasers and embark on a madcap search for his school’s escaped pet parakeet.

Jenny and the Cat Club by Esther Averill
Jenny Linsky, a black cat who lives with Captain Tinker in New York City, has adventures with the neighborhood cats who belong to the Cat Club.

New Girl in Town by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Brother Bear’s budding romance with Squire Grizzly’s niece helps bring an end to the fi erce feud between the Grizzly and Bear clans. Berenstain Bears Chapter Books.

Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo
After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor.

Jigsaw Pony by Jessie Haas
Twins Kiera and Fran have never agreed on anything but when their dream comes true and their father surprises them with a pony, they must learn to work together to care for their new pet.

Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff
A boy is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him.

Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel
Five tales recounting the adventures of two best friends - Frog and Toad.

Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet by Cynthia Rylant
Although Henry’s cousin Annie likes his dog Mudge, when she gets her own pet she decides that a bunny will be perfect for her.

"Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter thinks he is too old to celebrate his birthday, but when he remembers some of his past birthdays, he changes his mind.

The Octopus by Cynthia Rylant
Whistler and Lila, two of the mice children who live in a lighthouse, meet a young octopus when they visit the beach during low tide. The Lighthouse Family series.

Hollywood Hound by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Fred enters his mean-looking but sweet dog in a Hollywood contest that could lead to a movie contract, fame, and fortune. A Duz Shedd Story.

The Golly Sisters Go West by Betsy Byars
May-May and Rose, the singing, dancing Golly sisters, travel west by covered wagon, entertaining people along the way.

The Josefina Story Quilt by Eleanor Coerr
While traveling west with her family in 1850, a young girl
makes a quilt chronicling the experiences of the journey
and reserves a special patch for her pet hen Josefina.

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Betsy Lewin
Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse Cocoa, who is always hungry, count cows, share a story, and help each other fall asleep.

Minnie and Moo Meet Frankenswine by Denys Cazet
During a thunderstorm, the farm animals are frightened out of the barn by a monster, and only cow friends Minnie and Moo are brave enough to investigate.

It Came from Beneath the Bed! by James Howe
With help from his Uncle Harold, who wrote books about Bunnicula, Howie the wire-haired dachshund writes a story in which he saves the world from a science experiment gone awry. Tales from the House of Bunnicula series.

The Horribly Haunted School by Margaret Mahy
Monty is allergic to ghosts; if there’s one around, he sneezes. When he discovers a ghost haunting his home, his mother sends him away to a school where she hopes he will learn that there are no such things. But Monty has only been inside the school a minute when he starts to sneeze.

Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and his younger sister take a trip in their tree house back to ancient Egypt, where they help a queen’s mummy continue her voyage to the Next Life. Magic Tree House Series

Scary Stories to Read When It's Dark by Reading Rainbow Readers
Seven short stories from various children’s authors.