Second Grade Summer Reading List

poetry books by Shel Silverstein (Where the Sidewalk Ends or A Light in the Attic)
poetry books by Jack Prelutsky (It's Raining Pigs and Noodles or The New Kid on the Block)
Nate the Great series books
Amelia Bedelia series books
Horrible Harry series books

Ms. Gil's Suggestions:

Magic Tree House series books
Junie B. Jones series books
Jigsaw Jones series books
Step into Reading books level 2 and 3
Eyewitness Readers level 2 and 3

Of Special Interest to Girls:
Mary Kate and Ashley series books

Of Special Interest to Boys:
Captain Underpants series books

Great for Read-Alouds

Charlotte's Web, Trumpet of the Swan and Stuart Little by E.B. White
James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Harry Potter series

Want more suggestions? Visit or call your local public library.