2nd grade books about Folklore
11 books commonly assigned to 2nd grade students explore folklore— 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 11 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 2nd grade, first published between 1950 and 2002. Themes these books most often share besides folklore: spanish language materials (3), legends (2).
11 2nd grade books about folklore
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Soap! Soap! Don’t Forget the Soap!
Tom BirdseyeCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3.
The Rough-Face Girl
Rafe MartinCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers algonquian indians, algonquin indians and cinderella (tale).
The Talking Eggs
Robert D. San SouciCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers spanish language materials, greed and cruelty.
Zomo the Rabbit
Gerald McDermottCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers trickster, spanish language materials and folktale.
Epossumondas
Coleen SalleyCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers fools and jesters.
In a Dark, Dark Room
Alvin SchwartzCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers horror tales, horror stories and tales.
The Legend of Mackinac Island
Kathy-jo WarginCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers indians of north america and legends.
Rapunzel
Paul O. ZelinskyCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 1 to 4. Also covers fairy tales, rapunzel (tale) and magic.
Saint George and the Dragon
Margaret HodgesCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 1 to 4. Also covers knights and knighthood, legends, dragons.
The Treasure
Uri ShulevitzCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 3. Also covers spanish language materials, wealth and generosity.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Verna AardemaCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers animals, caldecott medal and mosquitoes.
Folklore books at other grades
Kindergarten · 1st grade · 3rd grade · 4th grade · 5th grade · 6th grade · 7th grade
Other 2nd grade themes
Friendship · Humorous Stories · Imagination · Family · Humor · Dogs · Schools · Animals
← Full 2nd grade reading list · All folklorebooks →
Frequently asked questions
What folklore books are good for 2nd grade students?
11 books exploring folklore 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 folklore 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 folklore books are on the 2nd grade list?
This page lists 11 2nd grade titles about folklore, 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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