Classic childhood favorites for 2nd graders

Ah, my fantasy… Everything our hero John Midas touches turns into chocolate! However, he soon finds out you can certainly have too much of anything, even chocolate. A cross between Bread and Jam for Frances and King Midas and the Golden Touch. For a strong reader or a bedtime “read to me.”

Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories.

Find The Chocolate Touch at your local library.

I can’t think of another book more perfect for a little boy or girl than this story of a scrappy little tugboat. Although he gets himself in too deep, Little Toot learns that he can do it! The nostalgic illustrations are the perfect compliment to this tale reminiscent of The Little Engine That Could.

Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories.

Find Little Toot at your local library.

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard search for the perfect place in Boston to hatch their ducklings. They travel all over the city until they find a quaint little island on the Charles River. Once their ducklings hatch, Mrs. Mallard teaches them how to swim, dive and walk in a straight row through the busy city streets. Watch your child smile and laugh with delight with this historic award-winner.

Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories.

Find Make Way for Ducklings at your local library.

Powerful message of how family love overcomes sibling rivalry. The few illustrations are perfect for this well-told story. Reading level and content make it a great read-alone, even for reluctant readers.

Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories.

Find The Puppy Sister at your local library.

Many of us will remember imaginative Harold from our own childhoods. This book, about an artistic little boy with true-to-life illustrations, has withstood the test of time and is a must-have for every child’s collection. Harold and the Purple Crayon celebrated its 60th year in print in 2015. 

Perfect for: Kids who like arts.

Find Harold and the Purple Crayon at your local library.