Pick of the Decade 1995-2005:
2nd Grade

Easy Readers

Little, Jean. Emma's Yucky Brother , 2001.

Emma is excited about her new adopted brother, Max, because she has wanted a little brother for a long time. But when Max has trouble adjusting to the move from his foster home, Emma finds out how hard it is to be a big sister. (Sequels: Emma's Magic Winter and Emma's Strange Pet .)

Madsen, Ross Martin. Perrywinkle's Magic Match , 1997.

Perrywinkle and Andromeda compete to see who is best in magic, until they learn it is best to work together.

Maitland, Barbara. The Bookstore Ghost , 1998.

To catch mice in his bookstore, Mr. Brown gets a cat that comes up with a most unusual method to attract customers. (Sequels: The Bookstore Burglar and The Bookstore Valentine .)

McMullen, Kate. Pearl and Wagner: Two Good Friends , 2004.

Friendship isn't easy between Pearl , a hardworking rabbit, and Wagner, a daydreaming mouse. (Sequel: Pearl and Wagner: Three Secrets .)

Miller, Sara Swan. Three More Stories You Can Read to Your Cat , 2002.

Written from a cat's point of view, the three stories include playing with wrapping paper at a birthday party, snow and breakfast. (Newest in a series that includes Three Stories You Can Read to Your Cat; Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog and Three More Stories You Can Read to Your Dog .)

Parish, Herman. Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia , 2004.

Everyone's favorite maid tries to help Mr. and Mrs. Rogers with their Halloween party. with the usual funny results. (Newest in a series that was begun by Peggy Parish with Amelia Bedelia .)

Paterson, Katherine. Marvin One Too Many , 2001.

Everyone else seems to know what to do and where to go at Marvin's first day of school. They even seem to be able to read! (See also: Marvin's Best Christmas Present Ever .)

Rylant, Cynthia. Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas , 2005.

When Henry and his dog Mudge go with Henry's parents to visit Great-Grandpa Bill in the home with lots of other grandpas, they lead them all on a wonderful adventure. (Newest in an ongoing series that began with Henry and Mudge: The First Book of Their Adventures .)

Rylant, Cynthia. High-Rise Private Eyes: The Case of the Desperate Duck , 2005.

Readers can follow the clues along with Jack and Bunny as they try to solve the mystery of who stole the sugar cubes from duck's tea room. (Newest in a series that begins with: The Case of the Missing Monkey .)

Rylant, Cynthia. Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish , 2005.

Mr. Putter thinks he is too old to celebrate his birthday, but when he remembers some of his past birthdays, he changes his mind. (Newest in a series that begins with Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea .)

Sharmat, Marjorie. Nate the Great and the Owl Express , 2003.

When an owl disappears onboard a train heading to San Francisco , Nate and his dog Sludge, have to use all their detective skills to solve the mystery. (Newest in a series that begins with Nate the Great .)

Thomas, Shelley Moore. Good Night, Good Knight , 2000.

The good knight helps three little dragons who can't get to sleep. (Sequel: Get Well, Good Knight .)

Van Leeuwen, Jean. Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day , 2005.

Amanda Pig, her family, and her friends, try different ways to beat the heat. (Newest in the series that begins with Tales of Amanda Pig .)

Weeks, Sarah. Baa-Choo , 2004.

When Sam the lamb has trouble sneezing, the other animals try to help.

Wells, Rosemary. Make New Friends , 2003.

Will Juanita, the new girl from Texas , ever feel at home at Hilltop School ? (Newest in the series that includes Dora's Dinosaur ; The Germ Buster ; Mama Don't Go ; The School Play ; Be My Valentine ; When I Grow Up ; Bubble Gum Radar ; The Secret Birthday and Practice Makes Perfect .)

Yolen, Jane. Commander Toad and the Voyage Home , 1998.

Commander Toad is experienced at finding new worlds, but runs into trouble when he tries to get home. (Newest in a series that begins with Commander Toad in Space .)