2nd grade books about Schools
16 books commonly assigned to 2nd grade students explore schools— 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 16 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 2nd grade, first published between 1657 and 2017. The most widely cited at this grade is Substitute Teacher Plans by Johnson, Doug (2 lists). Themes these books most often share besides schools: humorous stories (4), teachers (4), animals (2), football (2).
16 2nd grade books about schools
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Substitute Teacher Plans
Johnson, DougCited in 2 curricula across 2 states, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers substitute teachers, humorous stories and teachers.
A Fine, Fine School
Sharon CreechCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers school principals, school principals in fiction and schools in fiction.
Double Trouble in Walla Walla
Andrew ClementsCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers humorous stories, schools in fiction and play on words.
Just Another Ordinary Day
Rod ClementCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers humorous stories and animals.
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Kevin HenkesCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers teachers, mice and ficción juvenil.
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
Harry AllardCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers football, teachers and football stories.
Miss Nelson Is Back
Harry AllardCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers teachers.
Mr. Tanen's Ties
Maryann Cocca-LefflerCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers neckties and school principals.
Never Spit on Your Shoes
Denys CazetCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers animals.
No More Dead Dogs
Gordon KormanCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers humorous stories, plays and football.
Real Friends
Shannon HaleCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers best friends, graphic novels and friendship.
Rotten Teeth
Laura SimmsCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers show-and-tell presentations.
The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School
Laura MurrayCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers stories in rhyme, cookies and picture books for children.
The Toll-Bridge Troll
Patricia Rae WolffCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers trolls and bridges.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
Erica SilvermanCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 3. Also covers horses, rain and rainfall, cowgirls.
Schools books at other grades
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Other 2nd grade themes
Friendship · Humorous Stories · Imagination · Family · Humor · Dogs · Animals · Cats
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Frequently asked questions
What schools books are good for 2nd grade students?
16 books exploring schools 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 schools 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 schools books are on the 2nd grade list?
This page lists 16 2nd grade titles about schools, 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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