Book Series · 19 Books

Arthur Step Into Reading Books

In order from Glasses for D.W. to Arthur's Reading Trick. Part of Arthur.

The Arthur Step Into Reading series is a set of 19 picture books by Marc Brown, published between 1996 and 2009. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 25 pages.

Glasses for D.W.
Arthur's Reading Race
Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy
Arthur in a Pickle
Arthur, Clean Your Room!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Glasses for D.W.
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$1139
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996

Glasses for D.W.

By Marc Brown

D.W. insists she needs glasses, but Arthur has a clever plan.

24 pages· 328 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: D.W. is determined to wear glasses like her brother Arthur, convinced that everything looks funny without them. Arthur humorously explains how a hat becomes a bat and string turns into a ring duck without his specs. As D.W. tries to prove her own vision is just as skewed, Arthur devises a clever way to help her see the truth. Will D.W. realize she doesn't need glasses after all, or will Arthur's plan backfire? Discover the playful sibling rivalry and the lesson in seeing things clearly.
The complete set

Arthur Step Into Reading Series

19 books · Published 1996–2009

Series
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$1139

Glasses for D.W.

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996

D.W. insists she needs glasses, but Arthur has a clever plan.

Arthur's Reading Race

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

A brother's challenge leads to a surprising twist in a race to read ten words.

Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1998

A girl schemes to summon the Tooth Fairy without losing a tooth.

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$1164

Arthur in a Pickle

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999

Arthur's fib leads to a bizarre pickle-filled nightmare.

Arthur, Clean Your Room!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999

A boy holds a garage sale to get rid of his old stuff, but ends up trading it for new things.

Arthur's Science Fair Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2000

Arthur's science fair project hits a snag when he finds his dad's old solar system model.

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$1639

Arthur's Fire Drill

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2000

A fire drill sparks fear, but D.W. is ready to lead with courage and safety tips.

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$1501

Arthur's Lost Puppy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

A street fair turns chaotic when Pal escapes. Can they find him before it's too late?

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$1139

Arthur's Hiccups

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2001

Arthur's hiccups defy all cures until an unexpected solution emerges.

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$379

Arthur's First Kiss

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2001

Arthur's birthday party dilemma: a clever plan threatens his peace.

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$1139

Arthur's Back-to-School Surprise

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

A toy falls from Arthur's backpack, sparking laughter. Can he recover?

Sale price
$2005

Arthur and the School Pet

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003

Can D.W. handle the chaos of caring for a speedy gerbil over Christmas break?

Arthur and the New Kid

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2004

A new kid surprises classmates with unexpected talents.

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$1139

Arthur Breaks the Bank

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2004

A young boy tries to save money for a secret goal, but his plans are disrupted when his piggy bank goes missing.

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$574

Arthur Lost in the Museum

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005

Arthur's wrong turn traps him in a Thanksgiving diorama. Can he escape unnoticed?

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$1287

Arthur Loses a Friend

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2006

Arthur awaits postcards from Buster, but none arrive.

Arthur's Classroom Fib

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007

Arthur faces a dilemma: impress classmates with a lie or reveal the truth about his summer.

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$574

Arthur in New York

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A family trip to NYC turns into a search when D.W. wanders off alone.

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$1248

Arthur's Reading Trick

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2009

Can Arthur outsmart D.W.'s reading trick to avoid diaper duty?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Arthur Step Into Reading series?

There are 19 books in the Arthur Step Into Reading series. It began with Glasses for D.W. in 1996, and the newest book, Arthur's Reading Trick, was published in 2009.

What ages are the Arthur Step Into Reading books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Arthur Step Into Reading to life.

01

Marc Brown

Author & Illustrator
02

Marc Tolon Brown

Author
03

Janet Schulman

Author
04

Lester Schulman

Author

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