Easy Readers | Level 2

Because each publisher has their own way of leveling books, we use a standard leveling system at the library to provide more consistency for beginning readers looking for just-right books.

Easy Reader Level 2 books have about 10-20 words per page. A few of our favorite series for this level are I Like to Read Comics, Scholastic Acorn, Ready to Read, and Ready to Read Graphics.

If you find a book you like, try clicking on the author name or series name to find similar books. Keep in mind that each series has different levels and that authors sometimes write for multiple age groups, so click on the title and scroll down the page to make sure you're getting an Easy Reader!

Updated October 10, 2023
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Hi! Fly Guy
Arnold, Tedd.
Paper Book
While out on a search to find the perfect creature to bring to "The Amazing Pet Show," a young boy encounters a friendly fly who is more than happy to lend him a hand, in an amusing tale about a very unlikely friendship from the author of No Jumping on the Bed and Green Wilma.
Jack at bat
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. The Lady and Rex have a baseball game against the Big City Brats. Jack...
Don't worry, bee happy
Burach, Ross
Paper Book
Bumble and Bee love to have FUN. But their best friend Froggy just wants some peace and quiet."Buzz-worthy." --Kirkus ReviewsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a...
Parker grows a garden
Curry, Parker
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling team behind Parker Looks Up returns with this Level 1 Ready-to-Read about the joy of growing a garden. Parker is growing her own backyard garden! She plants tulips with Nana and herbs and vegetables with Mom Mom. After patiently...
What is inside THIS box?
Daywalt, Drew
Paper Book
From the author of The Day the Crayons Quit comes a groundbreaking friendship series, introducing best friends Monkey and Cake as they grapple with life's biggest questions.Meet Monkey and Cake. They are silly and they are curious. Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they do...
Ninja on the farm
Flowers, Luke
Paper Book
You've never met a helpful ninja like Moby Shinobi before! In the first book in this fun Level 1 reader series, Moby Shinobi heads to the farm! Moby tries to collect eggs, gather hay, and feed the pigs, but each try ends in a funny mess. Moby wants to help Farmer Bob, but...
School day drama
Fosberry, Jennifer
Paper Book
A chicken and penguin with seemingly nothing in common see if they can be birds of a feather in the first book in this sweet new Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series about celebrating differences! Classmates Chi-Chi and Pey-Pey are as different as night and day. Chi-Chi is a...
Pepper & Boo : a cat surprise!
Harper, Charise Mericle
Paper Book
Charise Mericle Harper (Crafty Cat, Just Grace, Fashion Kitty) delivers another hilarious and charming early graphic novel series starring Pepper and Boo, two darling dogs, and their suspicious housemate, the cat. Meet Pepper and Boo. They are two dogs who do...
Five magic rooms
Knetzger, Laura
Paper Book
Come on a playdate to a magical house in this wildly imaginative graphic reader! Have you ever been to a house with a Gem Room? Or a Bubble Room? Or a Yarn Room? No? Then come with Mina to her friend Pie's home, where everyone wears costumes, cacti grow up to the ceiling, and...
Chicken on vacation
Lehrhaupt, Adam
Paper Book
Zoey the chicken needs a vacation! Zoey knows you don't need to go to the shore to have the perfect beach day...but you do need a great imagination and a treasure map! Will Zoey lead her barnyard pals to buried treasure Chicken on Vacation is a Level One I Can Read,...
All aboard!
Lyons, Kelly Starling
Paper Book
A Geisel Honor-winning series!  "Both an excellent book for guided reading and a winning read-aloud." --Kirkus (starred review) Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: All Aboard!, a My First I Can Read series by acclaimed author and illustrator team...
Mr. Monkey bakes a cake
Mack, Jeff
Paper Book
Curious George meets Mr. Bean in this adorable new picture book series from author-illustrator Jeff Mack that follows the loveable Mr. Monkey on his wacky adventures. Mr. Monkey bakes a cake. He can't wait to win a ribbon! But first he has...
Tacos today
Raul the Third
Paper Book
An Eisner Award Nominee! An NPR Books We Love Selection An ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Selection A Children's Book Council Children's Favorite A Children's Book Council Librarian Favorite A Children's Book Council Teacher Favorite ...
Uni's first sleepover
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
Paper Book
Uni the Unicorn is breaking out of picture book land...and entering Step into Reading! This Step 2 reader features Uni and friends on a magical fun-filled sleepover. Join Uni the Unicorn on this all-new Step into Reading adventure in the Land of Unicorns! In this Step 2 book, it...
Ballet Cat : the totally secret secret
Shea, Bob
Paper Book
"Move over, Elephant and Piggie!" commands School Library Journal--the first book starring the vivacious Ballet Cat marks the launch of a new favorite friendship series for early readers. Ballet Cat and Sparkles the Pony are trying to decide what to play...
Toucan with two cans
Stemple, Heidi E. Y.
Paper Book
A very talented Toucan juggles cans in this laugh-out-loud Level 1 Ready-to-Read! Can Toucan juggle two cans? He can! What about three cans? Or four? Young readers will root for Toucan and his can juggling act in this silly story that ends with a colorful surprise!
Fox the tiger
Tabor, Corey R.
Paper Book
Winner of the 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one! Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a tiger forever In Fox the...
Kiwi cannot reach!
Tharp, Jason
Paper Book
From the endless imagination of Jason Tharp comes a brand-new, interactive Level 1 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for fans of Mo Willems, Jim Benton, and David Milgrim and for beginning readers who like to giggle! Kiwi sees a rope. He wants to pull it, but he cannot reach! What...
What this story needs is a pig in a wig
Virján, Emma J.
Paper Book
"A story with the echoes of Seuss and Willems."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A boatload of giggles will keep the reader returning for more easy-to-read fun."-- Kirkus Reviews The first book in the vibrant and laugh-out-loud funny early reader What...
School of fish
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
From acclaimed, prolific author Jane Yolen comes a Level 1 Ready-to-Read story bursting with all the excitement and a little bit of the nervousness that color a fish's first day at a new school. I look around. What do I see? Another fish who's just like me! A...
I really want to be first!
Ziefert, Harriet
Paper Book
Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Pup, Mouse, and Rabbit. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something - to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be the leader - to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy, or...

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