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Step into Reading: Step 2 Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Step into Reading: Step 2 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 2 series? Start with "Beef Stew (By: Barbara Brenner)" (1965) and follow publication order through all 122 books.
The complete Step into Reading: Step 2 reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Beef Stew (By: Barbara Brenner)
1965
Lowly Worm Meets the Early Bird (By: Richard Scarry)
1968
Big Bird's Copycat Day (By: Sharon Lerner)
1984
Big Bird Says... (By: Sharon Lerner)
1985
Tiger Is a Scaredy Cat (By: Joan Phillips)
1986
My New Boy (By: Joan Phillips)
1986
Wake Up, Sun! (By: David L. Harrison)
1986
The Teeny Tiny Woman (By: Jane O'Connor)
1986
Lucky Bear (By: Joan Phillips)
1986
David and the Giant (By: Emily Little)
1987
Five Silly Fishermen (By: Roberta Edwards)
1989
Bully Trouble (By: Joanna Cole)
1989
All Stuck Up (By: Linda Hayward)
1990
Happy Birthday, Thomas! (By: Rev. W. Awdry)
1990
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bug (By: Katharine Ross)
1991
P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out (By: Marilyn Sadler)
1994
The Statue of Liberty (By: Lucille Recht Penner)
1995
The Berenstain Bears by the Sea (By: Stan and Jan Berenstain)
1998
The Worst Helper Ever (By: Richard Scarry)
1998
My Best Friend Is Out of This World (By: Sarah Albee)
1998
Baker, Baker Cookie Maker (By: Linda Hayward)
1998
Two Princesses (By: Bill Gordh)
1998
My New Pet is the Greatest (By: Sarah Albee)
1998
Cat on the Mat (By: Susan Schade)
1998
Little Critter Sleeps Over (By: Mercer Mayer)
1999
Bones: A Science Book for Kids (By: Stephen Krensky)
1999
My Loose Tooth (By: Stephen Krensky)
1999
Pizza Pat (By: Rita Golden Gelman)
1999
Mice Are Nice (By: Charles Ghigna)
1999
Cat at Bat (By: Jon Buller,Susan Schade)
2000
Star Wars: Episode I - Queen in Disguise (By: Monica Kulling)
2000
A Dollar For Penny (By: Julie Glass)
2000
Friends Forever (By: Robbin Cuddy)
2001
What a Mess! (By: Stephen Krensky)
2001
Mouse Makes Magic (By: Kathryn Heling,Deborah Hembrook)
2002
Silly Sara (By: Anna Jane Hays)
2002
Boo on the Loose (By: Gail Herman)
2002
Pinocchio's Nose Grows (By: Barbara Gaines Winkelman)
2002
Ready? Set. Raymond! (By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson)
2002
The Tail of Little Skunk (By: Marsha Diane Arnold)
2002
Barbie: Lost and Found (By: Carol Pugliano-Martin)
2002
One Hundred Shoes (By: Charles Ghigna)
2002
A Pony for a Princess (By: Andrea Posner-Sanchez)
2003
Peanut (By: Heidi Kilgras)
2003
P.J. Funnybunny's Bag of Tricks (By: Marilyn Sadler)
2004
Buzz's Backpack Adventure (By: Apple Jordan)
2004
Home, Stinky Home (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2004
Here Comes Silent E! (By: Anna Jane Hays)
2004
Oh My, Pumpkin Pie! (By: Charles Ghigna)
2005
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (By: Tennant Redbank)
2005
Mary Clare Likes to Share (By: Joy N. Hulme)
2006
Driving Buddies (By: Apple Jordan)
2006
Unicorn Wings (By: Mallory Loehr)
2006
Ballerina Princess (By: Melissa Lagonegro,Niall Harding)
2007
Honey Bunny's Honey Bear (By: Marilyn Sadler)
2007
Roadwork! (By: Walt Disney,Melissa Lagonegro)
2008
Barbie Mariposa (By: Elise Allen)
2008
The Sweetest Spring (By: Apple Jordan)
2008
Smarty Sara (By: Anna Jane Hays)
2008
Barbie and the Diamond Castle (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2008
Snow Wonder (By: Charles Ghigna,Julia Woolf)
2008
Shampoodle
2009
Double Trouble (By: Nicholas Eliopulos)
2009
Barbie: Thumbelina (By: Diane Wright Landolf)
2009
The Perfect Dress (By: Walt Disney,Melissa Lagonegro,Elisa Marrucchi)
2009
Super Friends: Going Bananas (By: Ben Harper)
2009
Monster Parade (By: Shana Corey)
2009
Barbie and the Three Musketeers (By: Mary Man-Kong)
2009
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale (By: Christy Webster)
2010
Spring Surprises (By: Anna Jane Hays)
2010
Brain Freeze! (By: J.E. Bright)
2010
A Fairy-Tale Fall (By: Apple Jordan)
2010
The Spooky Sound (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2010
Outside My Window (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2010
Barn Storm (By: Charles Ghigna)
2010
T. Rex Trouble! (By: Dennis R. Shealy)
2011
Now You See Me... (By: Tish Rabe)
2011
A Horse and a Hero (By: Daisy Alberto)
2011
I Can Be a Ballerina (By: Christy Webster)
2011
Move Out! (By: Apple Jordan)
2011
Dora and the Unicorn King (By: Ellie Seiss,Rosemary Contreras)
2011
Animals Everywhere! (By: Rev. W. Awdry)
2011
Teachers' Pets (By: Mary Man-Kong)
2011
A Spooky Adventure (By: Apple Jordan)
2011
I Can Be a Teacher (By: Mary Man-Kong)
2011
Easter Engines (By: Rev. W. Awdry)
2012
Here Comes Peter Cottontail (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2012
Jewels for a Princess (By: Ruth Homberg)
2012
Crime Wave! (By: BillyWrecks)
2012
Star Power (By: Mary Man-Kong)
2012
Game On! (By: Susan Amerikaner)
2012
Dusty Flies High (By: Susan Amerikaner)
2013
Fairy Dreams (By: Mary Man-Kong)
2013
Thomas and the Shark (By: Rev. W. Awdry)
2013
Bizarro Day! (By: Billy Wrecks)
2013
The Spring Chicken! (By: Sue DiCicco,Nickelodeon Publishing,Mary Tillworth,Zachary Trover,Steve Talkowski,Rodney Stringfellow,Robert Scull,Jonny Belt)
2013
Super Soap (By: Nickelodeon Publishing,Clark Stubbs,Lorraine O'Connell)
2013
Barbie: I Can Be...A Baby Doctor (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2013
The Tree Doctor (By: Tish Rabe)
2013
Catch Catwoman! (By: Billy Wrecks)
2013
Party Time! (By: John Cabell)
2013
The Little Mermaid (By: Ruth Homberg)
2013
A Tale of Two Sisters (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2013
Winter Wishes (By: Apple Jordan)
2013
Driving School (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2013
Little Lost Dolphin (By: Jiyoung An,Kristen L. Depken)
2014
Fairytale Magic (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2014
We Love to Dance! (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2015
Island of the Lost Horses (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2015
A Royal Spring (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2016
We Save the Music! (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2016
The Right Track (By: Apple Jordan)
2017
Sing Your Song! (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2017
Winter Wishes! (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2017
Pizza Pig (By: Diana Murray)
2018
Save the Rainbow! (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2018
A Puppy for Miguel (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2019
A Toy for Trinket (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2019
Susan B. Anthony: Her Fight for Equal Rights (By: Monica Kulling)
2020
Ready? Set. Birthday! (By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson)
2022
Ready? Set. Rides! (By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson)
2023
Ready? Set. Puppies! (By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson)
2024
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