Book Series · 15 Books

First Steps in Music Books

In order from The Crabfish to Waltzing Matilda.

The Crabfish
There Was a Man and He Was Mad
My Aunt Came Back
Father Grumble
The Derby Ram
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Crabfish
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$1795
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2004

The Crabfish

By Vincent Nguyen (Illustrator)

A man's attempt to cure his wife with crabfish leads to unexpected chaos.

24 pages
Hardcover
Summary: In a whimsical tale, a devoted husband seeks to cure his ailing wife by fulfilling her unusual craving for crabfish. But when the crafty crustacean leaps up and grabs her nose, chaos ensues. This humorous folktale, passed down through generations, invites readers to join in the fun with a musical twist. Will the couple find a way to outsmart the mischievous crabfish, or will it continue to cause trouble? Discover the unexpected turns in this lively story that blends tradition with laughter.
The complete set

First Steps in Music Series

15 books · Published 2004–2023

Series
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$1795

The Crabfish

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2004

A man's attempt to cure his wife with crabfish leads to unexpected chaos.

There Was a Man and He Was Mad

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

A mad man's antics unfold in a whimsical world of music and wonder.

My Aunt Came Back

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

Aunt's travels bring back bizarre surprises in a musical twist.

Father Grumble

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009

A husband learns household chores are tougher than he thought.

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$1795

The Derby Ram

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010

Discover a legendary ram whose colossal size defies belief in this whimsical folk tale.

The Frog and the Mouse

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

A frog's love for a mouse leads to a wild wedding and unexpected chaos.

Risseldy, Rosseldy

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2012

A husband navigates his wife's absurd antics in a timeless folk tale.

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$1695

The Tailor and the Mouse

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

An absent-minded tailor's wild cure for his sick mouse companion leads to unexpected adventures.

There's a Hole in the Bucket!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

Discover the timeless tale of a bucket with a hole and the quest to fix it.

The Other Day I Met a Bear

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014

Discover a whimsical bear encounter in the woods through a beloved echo song.

Jennie Jenkins

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015

A playful song challenges a girl to rhyme or dance.

Over in the Meadow

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

Explore a meadow where animals teach counting through song and rhyme.

Momma, Buy Me a China Doll

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A mountain girl's dream of a china doll leads to imaginative schemes, but will they succeed?

Kitty Alone

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

A bobcat's mysterious journey unfolds in the Appalachian Mountains.

Waltzing Matilda

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2023

A swagman's journey through Australia's wilds brings fortune and peril.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the First Steps in Music series?

There are 15 books in the First Steps in Music series. It began with The Crabfish in 2004, and the newest book, Waltzing Matilda, was published in 2023.

What ages are the First Steps in Music books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring First Steps in Music to life.

01

John M. Feierabend

Author
02

John Feierabend

Author
03

Vincent Nguyen

Illustrator
04

Aaron Joshua

Illustrator
05

Melanie Champagne

Illustrator
06

Erik Plude

Illustrator
07

Jackie Roche

Illustrator
08

Kimberlee Lynne

Illustrator
09

Ashley Poulin

Illustrator
10

James McGann

Illustrator
11

Marissa Madonna

Illustrator
12

Julia Love Miller

Illustrator
13

Ashley Maurer

Illustrator
14

Marissa Napoletano

Illustrator
15

Allyssa Norton

Illustrator
16

Mina Echevarria

Illustrator
17

Adriana Wimler

Illustrator

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