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Books in Step into Reading Series series

  • Tooth Fairy's Night

    Candice Ransom

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 10, 2017)
    Spend a night on the job with the Tooth Fairy in this rhyming Step 1 reader! In this Step 1 early reader, a twinkly, sneaker-wearing Tooth Fairy zips around a dreamy neighborhood in a typical night at work. Readers will delight in exploring the details of her tiny world, and in the exciting (yet mild) brushes with danger! Any kid who has lost a tooth, or who just wonders what it would be like to be very small and have the power of flight, will happily dig into this fanciful journey. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
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  • Barbie, I Can Be- A Pet Vet

    Mary Man-Kong, Jiyoung An

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 11, 2010)
    Barbie wants to be a pet doctor! Join her as she helps a vet take care of puppies, kittens, horses, and many other lovable pets in this original Step 1 book in the Step into Reading series.
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  • 5 Wild Creature Adventures!

    Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt, Random House

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 3, 2017)
    Five Wild Kratts Step into Reading leveled readers in one book!PBS’s hit animated show Wild Kratts follows the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will dive into this Step into Reading collection featuring five Wild Kratts leveled readers about sharks, reptiles, and other wild things, together in one volume! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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  • Space: Planets, Moons, Stars, and More!

    Joe Rhatigan, Thomas Girard

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 24, 2016)
    Learn about our solar system in this Step 3 Science Reader packed with NASA photos and space facts! Step into Reading, the most trusted name in early readers, delivers an introduction to the final frontier that kids can read themselves! For up-to-date information (including about Pluto and its fellow dwarf planets) and stellar photos and illustrations, kids eager for mind-blowing nonfiction need look no further! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are ideal for children who are ready to read on their own.
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  • The Stinky Giant

    Ellen Weiss, Mel Friedman

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, April 24, 2012)
    Pepper and Jake love herding sheep in the little valley where they live. But there's a problem— a big problem. Urk, a giant who lives on a nearby mountain, is big and stinky and doesn't care that dumping dirty laundry water in the nearby stream causes a flood down below every single week. So Pepper and Jake hike to Urk's mountaintop lair to confront him. But there's no reasoning with a giant, especially one who gives cryptic puzzles to solve. If the kids can solve it, Urk will move away. If not, Pepper and Jake (and their sheep) will be the featured ingredients in Urk's next bowl of smelly soup!
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  • Wild Sea Creatures: Sharks, Whales and Dolphins!

    Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 22, 2014)
    PBS’s successful animated show Wild Kratts joins the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education and fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will dive into this Step 2 Reader with the Kratt brothers as they activate their Creature Power Suits to swim with sharks, whales, and other wild sea creatures! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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  • Phonics Power!

    Jennifer Liberts, Patrick Spaziante

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 28, 2015)
    This Step into Reading boxed set includes 12 full-color phonics readers featuring Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, and Michaelangelo of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Each book features a specific phonics concept that will give boys and girls ages 3 to 7 the tools they need to begin reading on their own.
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  • Old Friends, New Friends

    Natasha Bouchard, Disney Storybook Art Team

    Paperback (RH/Disney, May 7, 2019)
    This Toy Story 4 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader with over 30 stickers is based on the exciting new Disney/Pixar movie hitting theaters June 21, 2019!Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 4 opens a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the Toy Storygang. Directed by Josh Cooley (Riley's First Date?) and produced by Jonas Rivera (Inside Out and Up) and Mark Nielsen (associate producer for Inside Out), Toy Story 4 opens in theaters on June 21, 2019. Step 1 readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading on their own.
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  • Shampoodle

    Joan Holub, Tim Bowers

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 13, 2009)
    It's picture day at the dog park. But before the first photo can be taken, an exuberant pack of pups needs a bit of grooming. So they’re off to Shampoodle, the local pet salon, where the eager dogs simply cannot sit still. And when some curious cats stop by, things go from messy to mayhem. Shampoodle is perfect for animal lovers and children who are just starting to read on their own, taking their cues from lively art and bubbly, rhymed text.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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  • Little Lost Dolphin

    Random House, Jiyoung An

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 7, 2014)
    Girls ages 4 to 6 love dolphins, so they will love reading how Barbie® rescues a cute baby dolphin in this Step into Reading leveled reader!
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  • Volcanoes! Mountains of Fire

    Eric Arnold

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, June 10, 1997)
    A volcano could be called a sleeping mountain--that is, until it wakes up! What is it like to witness the eruption of one of nature's majestic time bombs? Young readers can learn what makes volcanoes "tick," and read about some of the most famous eruptions in history.
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  • Little Lucy Goes to School

    Ilene Cooper

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 8, 2014)
    With over 1.6 million Lucy books sold, this beguiling beagle has captured the hearts of both beginning readers and early chapter book fans! A perfect read for back to school--no matter what that looks like! Learn to read with Ilene Cooper’s adorable beagle puppy, Lucy! What does Bobby do all day at school? Lucy wants to know! So when Bobby’s mom takes her there, Lucy takes off! She finds the lunchroom. She finds the library. But can she find Bobby? Step 3 (Reading on Your Own) is for children who are ready to read independently. Step 3 titles have stories with easy-to-follow plots and engaging characters.
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