Books for Grade 2

Violet the Snowgirl

This versatile story gives children permission to grieve and helps them develop positive coping skills.

Coloring Book and Reflections for Social Emotional Learning

Reflect and relax with 36 SEL-focused mindful coloring activities for kids.

Mindful Classrooms™

A guide for busy elementary educators on how to easily incorporate mindfulness activities into existing curriculum.

The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids

The classic and essential guide to growing up gifted

Everything a New Elementary School Teacher REALLY Needs to Know (But Didn't Learn in College)

A veteran teacher's practical advice for conquering the unexpected challenges of the first years of teaching

Families Change

Straightforward words and full-color illustrations offer hope and support for children facing or experiencing change.

Kids Need to Be Safe

This book explains why some kids move to foster homes, what foster parents do, and ways kids might feel during foster care.

Soulful Struttin'

A father and daughter's afternoon of cleaning becomes a celebration of the music, food, and culture of New Orleans.

James Finds the Beat

Hearing the beat helps James discover the courage to use his voice and find his community.

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie / Jesse y el genio de los bocadillos

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Frankie versus the Food Phantom / Frankie contra el fantasma de los alimentos

When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers

Look beyond the grades and test scores to see the real child in need of support

Sonia and the Super-Duper Disaster

Sonia's adventure-filled story with worry-fighting gadgets helps kids learn how to cope when it feels like everything is going wrong.

Hello, Beech Tree!

Based on real events, this charming story features a kindergarten class in Brooklyn who pays homage to their beloved lost beech tree and takes action to plant a new one.

Laney Dances in the Rain

The vivid artwork in this wordless picture book tells the story of a little girl who loves to dance in the rain-no matter what anyone thinks.

Jayden's Impossible Garden

Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden.

Thank You, Night

Thank You, Night follows a young boy who feels squeezed" and anxious, until he hears the soft sounds of nature at his bedroom window. Called by the brushing of leaves and the tapping of branches, he ventures outdoors and immediately feels his body begin to relax. Guided by Papa, the boy takes an evening walk through nature. The two simply notice what they feel, hear, and smell-and even what they think. This book helps children ages 4-9 gain the skills to cope with anxiety and regain balance as they interact with the world around them."

Thank You, Rain

When life doesn't go our way, it's time to practice gratitude and find our own inner harmony.Thank You, Rain follows a young girl who feels gloomy on a rainy day, until she and her brother hear the welcome sound of Dad returning home. With Dad's encouragement they all venture outdoors, despite the rain. The trio pauses to watch and listen to the raindrops, dance through puddles, and sing along to the rain's rhythm. They have so much fun, they can't wait to explore nature again-rain or shine. This book helps children ages 4-9 gain the skills to cope with disappointment and maintain a positive outlook.

Mental Health Third/Fourth/Fifth Grade Expanded 10-Book Collection

Explore more nuanced emotions and support kids' mental health with these ten books for upper elementary students.

Help Anxious Kids in a Stressful World

Equip teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to address child and adolescent anxiety at a critical moment.

Talent Zones

10 tools for developing talents in multiple areas, from academics to arts to athletics, in all kids.

Responding to Student Trauma

Immediately effective trauma-response framework for educators to help students during and after crises.

Differentiation for Gifted Learners

Revised and updated edition helps educators increase rigor and depth for all advanced and gifted learners to fulfill their potential.

Start Seeing and Serving Underserved Gifted Students

Flexible tools help teachers see, understand, teach, challenge, and advocate for underserved gifted students.