What are some of the stories in '2nd best short stories'?

Since we have no details about the '2nd best short stories' collection, it's impossible to say for sure who the authors are. It might include local authors trying to make a name for themselves, or it could be a compilation of works from established writers from a particular genre or region.

One great 2nd person story is 'Choose Your Own Adventure' type books. They put you, the reader, in the center of the action. You get to make decisions for the character and that makes the story really engaging.

A great 2nd grade short story is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. The hare is very fast and makes fun of the slow tortoise. But during a race, the hare gets overconfident and takes a nap. The tortoise keeps going steadily and wins the race. This story shows that slow and steady can win the race.

A simple yet engaging 2nd grade short story is 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. Goldilocks enters the bears' house, tries their porridge, chairs, and beds. She finds the baby bear's things are just right for her. When the bears come home, she runs away. It's a fun story that can teach kids about respecting others' property.

Some great 2nd grade stories could be 'Charlotte's Web'. It's about a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. Their friendship is really heart - warming. Another one could be 'The Giving Tree' which teaches kids about selflessness.

One great 2nd grade short printable story could be 'The Little Red Hen'. In this story, the hen finds some grains of wheat and asks the other animals for help in planting, harvesting, and making bread. But they all refuse. In the end, when the delicious bread is made, the hen doesn't share it with those lazy animals. It teaches kids about the value of hard work.

One interesting 2nd grade nonfiction short story could be about different types of animals. For example, it might talk about how a penguin lives in the cold Antarctic. Penguins have special feathers to keep them warm. Another could be about plants, like how a sunflower turns to face the sun. And a third could be about famous inventors when they were kids, such as Thomas Edison and his early experiments with electricity.

Some good ones are 'The Little Red Hen'. It teaches kids about the importance of hard work as the hen does all the work herself when others won't help. Another is 'The Three Little Pigs'. It shows how planning and using the right materials can keep you safe from danger. And 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is also great. It has elements of size comparison and the idea of respecting others' property.

The characters are often relatable for young kids. They could be talking animals like a friendly fox or a curious cat. Also, the language is basic with short sentences and common words to help second - graders understand and maybe even start reading on their own.

One great 2nd grade short story is 'The Little Red Hen'. It teaches kids about the value of hard work as the hen does all the work herself when the other animals won't help. Another is 'The Three Little Pigs'. It shows how being prepared and using your brain can help you out of tough situations. And 'Corduroy' is also a lovely one. It's about a teddy bear in a store who just wants a home and a button for his overalls.