Grade 2

When Uncle Jerome picks up Zarah and her brother from school, suggesting that they take "the long way home," Zarah groans. She hates long walks! But this walk turns into something completely… Read More →

A mindful poem inviting children around the world to experience the wonders of the natural world. Taking time to listen to a bird's song on the breeze. Taking time to gather up the blossom… Read More →

Queen Bee is excited to do a fancy dance with her best friend in the talent show. But they can't agree on the moves or the music. Will Beena learn how to work with her friend in time for the… Read More →

The man in this story was very hungry because he had been lost in the forest with no food. He asked a woman to give him some food, but she was too mean to share. The young man played a clever Read More →

It's almost Purim, and Talia's sure that Grandma said they're going to bake "haman-tushies." Eww! But as Talia helps Grandma with the recipe and learns the story of Purim—from the bravery of Read More →

WOW! A whole holiday about HUGS! As Talia places books called Haggadahs on the Passover table, she can't wait for the hugging to begin. While waiting, Talia learns about the Jewish people's… Read More →

“How can a vegetable be ‘rude’?” Talia wonders, when she mis-hears her grandmother asking her to gather “root” vegetables for a Rosh Hashanah stew. As Talia digs in the garden, she collects… Read More →

When Grandma begins her preparations for breaking the Yom Kippur fast, Talia mishears the holiday as "Yum" Kippur, setting off a topsy-turvy series of misunderstandings. Read More →

Young readers learn with their friends from Sesame Street about military deployment and how to keep in touch with your person while they are deployed. Read More →

A divorce is different for every family, but it usually brings lots of changes. Join your friends from Sesame Street to learn about some of these changes and ways to deal with all the big… Read More →

You feel grief and other big feelings when someone you love dies. But there are ways to remember the person you love. Learn ways to understand grief with your Sesame Street friends. Read More →

When someone you love is very ill, it can affect the whole family. Join your Sesame Street friends to learn ways to stay connected to loved ones when they are sick. Read More →

With the help of your Sesame Street friends, learn about what it means when someone you love is incarcerated . . . and ways to stay in touch. Read More →

Natural disasters can be especially scary for young children. Sesame Street friends invite young readers to make an emergency plan with their families, and remind them that there are many… Read More →

Tally McNally is an alley cat who loves to tally! He keeps track of all sorts of contests—who wins the most races, who is the tallest, who can climb the most trees, and more. When the… Read More →

Tamar calls on her neighborhood friends to help her build a sukkah in this Kar-Ben favorite back by popular demand with full-color illustrations. Read More →

Introduces sounds: m, s, t, short a, final blend: -at. Do you have a pet or know someone who has one? What is fun about spending time with animals? How should we treat them? Read More →

Who uses tanks? What are the different types of tanks? Highlighting features from the top of the turret to the tracks that grip the ground, this book shows the many ways that tanks help people. Read More →

Tanya gets to ride the bus to school this year! She waits with her dad at the bus stop, meets her bus driver, and learns how to be safe on and around the bus. She even gets to sit by a friend Read More →

PACK YOUR BAGS! We’re headed to Tanzania. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Tanzania’s island beaches and Great… Read More →

Have you ever tasted delicious maple syrup? Maybe you had some on your waffles or pancakes. It is sweet and very tasty. Did you know that maple syrup comes from a tree? Isn’t that amazing!… Read More →

Tarantulas are terrific! Learn all about the tarantula, from life cycle to feeding habits and beyond. Discover fascinating facts, including: what makes these creatures such amazing… Read More →

This fascinating title is a celebration of the chubby, eight-legged, moss-dwelling, microscopic creatures called tardigrades. If you've never heard of tardigrades (also known as moss… Read More →