I Can Read: Level 2 Books in Order

69
Books
1959
First Book
2020
Latest Book
62
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of I Can Read: Level 2 books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Emmett's Pig (By: Mary Stolz)

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1959

2

Bread and Jam for Frances (By: Russell Hoban)

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1964

3

Big Max (By: Kin Platt)

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1965

4

Kick, Pass, and Run (By: Leonard Kessler)

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1966

5

Small Pig (By: Arnold Lobel)

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1969

6

Owl at Home (By: Arnold Lobel)

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1975

7

Uncle Elephant (By: Arnold Lobel)

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1981

8

The Mouse Tales (By: Arnold Lobel)

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1990

9

Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm (By: Herman Parish)

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2003

10

Pish and Posh (By: Barbara Bottner)

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2003

11

Amazing Tigers! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)

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2004

12

The Best Seat in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)

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2005

13

Big Max and the Mystery of the Missing Giraffe (By: Kin Platt)

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2005

14

The Best Teacher in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)

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2006

15

Amazing Snakes! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)

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2006

16

Amazing Dolphins! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)

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2006

17

The Day the Dinosaurs Died (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)

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2006

18

After the Dinosaurs (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)

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2006

19

Pish and Posh Wish for Fairy Wings (By: Barbara Bottner)

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2006

20

Meet the Robinsons: Journey to the Future (By: Apple Jordan)

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2007

21

Flappy and Scrappy (By: Arthur Yorinks)

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2009

22

Gilbert and the Lost Tooth (By: Diane deGroat)

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2009

23

Detective Dinosaur Undercover (By: James Skofield)

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2009

24

Strike Three, Marley!

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2010

25

Flat Stanley and the Haunted House (By: Jeff Brown)

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2010

26

Cats, Dogs, Hamsters, and Horses (By: Mary Hassinger)

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2010

27

Snow Dog Marley

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2010

28

The Dog Who Cried Woof

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2011

29

Flat Stanley and the Firehouse (By: Jeff Brown)

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2011

30

Sea Creatures (By: Anonymous)

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2011

31

Marley's Big Adventure

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2011

32

The Best Chef in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)

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2011

33

Gilbert, the Surfer Dude (By: Diane deGroat)

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2011

34

Beyond the Dinosaurs: Monsters of the Air and Sea (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)

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2011

35

Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin

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2011

36

Curious Creatures Down Under (By: Anonymous)

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2011

37

Jungle Beasts (By: Anonymous)

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2011

38

Barnyard Critters (By: Mary Hassinger)

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2011

39

Forest Friends (By: Zondervan)

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2011

40

Pony Scouts: Back in the Saddle (By: Catherine Hapka)

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2011

41

2011

42

Zack's Alligator and the First Snow (By: Shirley Mozelle)

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2011

43

Marley: Not a Peep!

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2012

44

Flat Stanley at Bat (By: Jeff Brown)

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2012

45

Marley: The Dog Who Ate My Homework

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2012

46

Monster School: First Day Frights (By: Dave Keane)

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2012

47

Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate (By: Susan Schade)

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2012

48

Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese (By: Susan Schade)

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2012

49

Marley Learns a Lesson

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2013

50

Riff Raff: Shiver Me Whiskers! (By: Susan Schade)

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2013

51

Flat Stanley Goes Camping (By: Jeff Brown)

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2013

52

Riff Raff: Can't You See? We're Lost at Sea! (By: Susan Schade)

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2013

53

Show-and-Tell, Flat Stanley! (By: Jeff Brown)

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2014

54

Monster School: The Spooky Sleepover (By: Dave Keane)

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2014

55

My Weird School: Talent Show Mix-Up (By: Dan Gutman)

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2016

56

My Weird School Goes to the Museum (By: Dan Gutman)

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2016

57

Flat Stanley and the Missing Pumpkins (By: Jeff Brown)

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2017

58

John F. Kennedy the Brave (By: Sheila Keenan)

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2017

59

Long, Tall Lincoln (By: Jennifer Dussling)

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2017

60

My Weird School: Class Pet Mess! (By: Dan Gutman)

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2017

61

George Washington: The First President (By: Sarah Albee)

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2017

62

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader (By: Sarah Albee)

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2018

63

Alexander Hamilton: A Plan for America (By: Sarah Albee)

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2018

64

Ben Franklin Thinks Big (By: Sheila Keenan)

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2018

65

Harriet Tubman: Freedom Fighter (By: Nadia L. Hohn)

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2018

66

The Angry Birds Movie 2: Best Enemies (By: Tomas Palacios)

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2019

67

Helen Keller: The World at Her Fingertips (By: Sarah Albee)

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2019

68

Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way (By: Lori Haskins Houran)

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2019

69

Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees (By: Sarah Albee)

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2020

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the I Can Read: Level 2 series is publication order: 1. Emmett's Pig (By: Mary Stolz) (1959), 2. Bread and Jam for Frances (By: Russell Hoban) (1964), 3. Big Max (By: Kin Platt) (1965), 4. Kick, Pass, and Run (By: Leonard Kessler) (1966), 5. Small Pig (By: Arnold Lobel) (1969), and 64 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The I Can Read: Level 2 series by John Grogan contains 69 books. The series began in 1959 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The I Can Read: Level 2 series is written by John Grogan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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