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Step into Reading: Step 1 Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Step into Reading: Step 1 books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Step into Reading: Step 1 series? Start with "I Like Bugs" (1938) and follow publication order through all 24 books.
The complete Step into Reading: Step 1 reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

I Like Bugs
1938

I Like Stars
1954

The Snowman and the Snowdog (By: Raymond Briggs)
1978

Big Egg (By: Molly Coxe)
1997

Dancing Dinos Go to School (By: Sally Lucas)
1998

Bear Hugs (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)
2000

Best Dad in the Sea (By: )
2003

The Cat in the Hat the Movie!: Cooking with the Cat (By: Bonnie Worth)
2003

Barbie: School Days (By: Apple Jordan)
2004

Barbie: On Your Toes (By: Apple Jordan)
2005

Barbie: Love Is in the Air (By: Apple Jordan)
2006

Flying High (By: Nick Eliopulos)
2008

Corn Aplenty (By: Dana Meachen Rau)
2009

Barbie: Horse Show Champ (By: )
2009

Big Friend, Little Friend (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2010

Flip Flop! (By: Dana Meachen Rau)
2011

Ballet Stars (By: Joan Holub)
2012

Monkey Play (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)
2012

Dig, Scoop, Ka-boom! (By: Joan Holub)
2013

Chicks! (By: Sandra Horning)
2013

Robot, Go Bot!: A Comic Reader (By: Dana Meachen Rau)
2013

Santa's Little Engine (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2014

Double the Dinosaurs (By: Diana Murray)
2020

Love Stinks! (By: Diana Murray)
2022
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