Books for Second & Third Graders
Short chapter books, graphic novels, and nonfiction sure to appeal to middle elementary-age children. (Updated April 2025)
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Too Small Tola Makes It Count
Tola loves solving problems, in math and in real life – and there are several problems in her crowded apartment building, just waiting for her to tackle them.
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Stella & Marigold
Second grader Stella, and preschooler Marigold are loving sisters who stick together.
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Aven Green Soccer Machine
Eight-year-old expert soccer player Aven Green learns to share the spotlight and be a good team player when her friend Sujata joins the team.
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Frank and the Big Mistake
Frank the cat and Sunny the puppy are happy at home with their two humans – until their niece comes for a noisy visit!
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Life After Whale
A beautifully illustrated look at what happens when a blue whale dies in the deep sea, and the rich ecosystem that develops around it.
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Dog Vs. Strawberry
When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win.
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King & Kayla and the Case of the Downstairs Ghost
Kayla and her canine sidekick King go on a sleepover adventure at Thor and Jillian's house, where they investigate spooky occurrences in the basement.
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Fighting With Love
The story of groundbreaking civil rights leader, John Lewis, who believed “nonviolence is love in action.”
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The Beginning
Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures. One day his solitude is disrupted by the sudden flutter of wings and loud screeching of a small owl who gets caught in a trap.
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Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park
Third grader Marya is excited to visit Skye Adventure Park with Hanna and Alexa on spring break – and she’s determined to beat them on the park’s obstacle course.
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