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: January 2026
Publication Order
I Like Bugs
Buy on Amazon1938
I Like Stars
Buy on Amazon1954
The Snowman and the Snowdog (By: Raymond Briggs)
Buy on Amazon1978
Big Egg (By: Molly Coxe)
Buy on Amazon1997
Dancing Dinos Go to School (By: Sally Lucas)
Buy on Amazon1998
Bear Hugs (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)
Buy on Amazon2000
Best Dad in the Sea (By: )
Buy on Amazon2003
The Cat in the Hat the Movie!: Cooking with the Cat (By: Bonnie Worth)
Buy on Amazon2003
Barbie: School Days (By: Apple Jordan)
Buy on Amazon2004
Barbie: On Your Toes (By: Apple Jordan)
Buy on Amazon2005
Barbie: Love Is in the Air (By: Apple Jordan)
Buy on Amazon2006
Flying High (By: Nick Eliopulos)
Buy on Amazon2008
Corn Aplenty (By: Dana Meachen Rau)
Buy on Amazon2009
Barbie: Horse Show Champ (By: )
Buy on Amazon2009
Big Friend, Little Friend (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
Buy on Amazon2010
Flip Flop! (By: Dana Meachen Rau)
Buy on Amazon2011
Ballet Stars (By: Joan Holub)
Buy on Amazon2012
Monkey Play (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)
Buy on Amazon2012
Dig, Scoop, Ka-boom! (By: Joan Holub)
Buy on Amazon2013
Chicks! (By: Sandra Horning)
Buy on Amazon2013
Robot, Go Bot!: A Comic Reader (By: Dana Meachen Rau)
Buy on Amazon2013
Santa's Little Engine (By: Kristen L. Depken)
Buy on Amazon2014
Double the Dinosaurs (By: Diana Murray)
Buy on Amazon2020
Love Stinks! (By: Diana Murray)
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Step into Reading: Step 1 series is publication order: 1. I Like Bugs (1938), 2. I Like Stars (1954), 3. The Snowman and the Snowdog (By: Raymond Briggs) (1978), 4. Big Egg (By: Molly Coxe) (1997), 5. Dancing Dinos Go to School (By: Sally Lucas) (1998), and 19 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Step into Reading: Step 1 series by Margaret Wise Brown contains 24 books. The series began in 1938 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Step into Reading: Step 1 series is written by Margaret Wise Brown. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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