2nd grade books about Best Friends
3 books commonly assigned to 2nd grade students explore best friends— every title’s grade range covers 2nd grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
What this list holds: All 3 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 2nd grade, first published between 1999 and 2017. Themes these books most often share besides best friends: friendship (3).
3 2nd grade books about best friends
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Real Friends
Shannon HaleCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers schools, graphic novels and friendship.
We Forgot Brock!
Carter GoodrichCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers friendship, missing children and imaginary playmates.
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town
Kimberly Willis HoltCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers friendship, city and town life, overweight persons.
Best Friends books at other grades
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Other 2nd grade themes
Friendship · Humorous Stories · Imagination · Family · Humor · Dogs · Schools · Animals
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Frequently asked questions
What best friends books are good for 2nd grade students?
3 books exploring best friends have a grade range that covers 2nd grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these best friends books grade-appropriate for 2nd grade?
Every title's grade range covers 2nd grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many best friends books are on the 2nd grade list?
This page lists 3 2nd grade titles about best friends, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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