2nd grade books about Fear
3 books commonly assigned to 2nd grade students explore fear— 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 1992 and 2018.
3 2nd grade books about fear
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Go Away, Big Green Monster
Ed EmberleyCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers bedtime, monsters and specimens.
Scaredy Squirrel
Melanie WattCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers courage, picture books for children and squirrels.
Are You Scared, Darth Vader?
Adam RexCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers darth vader (fictitious character), science fiction, cartoons and comics.
Fear books at other grades
Kindergarten · 1st grade · 3rd grade · 4th grade · 5th grade · 6th grade · 7th grade · 8th grade
Other 2nd grade themes
Friendship · Humorous Stories · Imagination · Family · Humor · Dogs · Schools · Animals
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Frequently asked questions
What fear books are good for 2nd grade students?
3 books exploring fear 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 fear 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 fear books are on the 2nd grade list?
This page lists 3 2nd grade titles about fear, 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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