Lists and Suggestions for Kids
List: Kumon Level 2A
The adventures of taxi dog
Barracca, Debra.
A stray dog in New York City is adopted by a taxi driver, with whom he thereafter rides and shares ... More
A stray dog in New York City is adopted by a taxi driver, with whom he thereafter rides and shares adventures each day. Less
Clifford, the big red dog
Bridwell, Norman.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla (English, French, and Portuguese). Emily Elizabeth describes ... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla (English, French, and Portuguese). Emily Elizabeth describes the activities she enjoys with her very big, very red dog and how they take care of each other. Less
The very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric.
Also available in Overdrive. Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way ... More
Also available in Overdrive. Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Die-cut pages illustrate what the caterpillar ate on successive days. Less
The Chick and the Duckling
Ginsburg, Mirra.
As Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions. But... More
As Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions. But when Duckling decides to go for a swim, his friend is in for a surprise. Less
Jump, frog, jump!
Kalan, Robert.
A cumulative tale in which a frog tries to catch a fly without getting caught itself. ... More
A cumulative tale in which a frog tries to catch a fly without getting caught itself. Less
The snowy day
Milbourne, Anna.
Beautifully illustrated picture books give you a look at our world from a small child's point o... More
Beautifully illustrated picture books give you a look at our world from a small child's point of view. Less
Herman the helper
Kraus, Robert, 1925-2001.
Herman the helpful octopus is always willing to assist anyone who needs his help--old or young, fri... More
Herman the helpful octopus is always willing to assist anyone who needs his help--old or young, friend or enemy. Less
If you give a moose a muffin
Numeroff, Laura Joffe.
Chaos can ensue if you give a moose a muffin and start him on a cycle of urgent requests. ... More
Chaos can ensue if you give a moose a muffin and start him on a cycle of urgent requests. Less
The easy-to-read little engine that could
Retan, Walter.
When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys a... More
When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain. Less
The giving tree
Silverstein, Shel.
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the lo... More
Also available in Overdrive and Hoopla. A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return. Less
A hat for Minerva Louise
Stoeke, Janet Morgan.
Minerva Louise, a snow-loving chicken, mistakes a pair of mittens for two hats to keep both ends wa... More
Minerva Louise, a snow-loving chicken, mistakes a pair of mittens for two hats to keep both ends warm. Less
Farmer duck
Waddell, Martin.
When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork, while taking care of a farm becaus... More
When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork, while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town. Less
Baby bear, baby bear, what do you see?
Martin, Bill.
Also available in Overdrive. Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its ... More
Also available in Overdrive. Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way in this easy-reader version of the 2007 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities. Less
The cat in the hat
Seuss, Dr.
Also available in Overdrive. Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in ... More
Also available in Overdrive. Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games. Less