Book Series · 3 Books

Start to Read! Books

In order from Jog, Frog, Jog to That's Not All!.

The Start to Read! series is a set of 3 chapter books by Joan Hoffman and School Zone, published between 1984 and 1985. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 15 pages.

Foolish Goose
Foolish Goose
Foolish Goose
Foolish Goose
Foolish Goose
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Jog, Frog, Jog
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 1984

Jog, Frog, Jog

By Joan Hoffman, Barbara Gregorich, School Zone, Rex Schneider (Illustrator)

A frog outsmarts a dog during a jog.

16 pages
Paperback
Summary: A lively frog in red sneakers loves to jog, but when a dog gives chase, he must think fast. Can he outsmart the furry pursuer using a clever trick with a log? This playful tale introduces young readers to rhyming, sight words, and new vocabulary, making learning to read an exciting adventure. With vibrant illustrations and engaging repetition, children will delight in the frog's quick thinking and gain confidence in their reading skills. Join the frog on his energetic journey and discover how he turns a potential problem into a fun-filled solution.
In reading order

Start to Read! Series

3 books · Published 1984–1985

#1
#1 in Series
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$229

Jog, Frog, Jog

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 1984

A frog outsmarts a dog during a jog.

Foolish Goose

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

A goose and owl discover reflections in water.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Start to Read! series?

There are 3 books in the Start to Read! series. It began with Jog, Frog, Jog in 1984, and the newest book, That's Not All!, was published in 1985.

What order should you read the Start to Read! books in?

Start with Jog, Frog, Jog and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Start to Read! 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 Start to Read! to life.

01

Rex Schneider

Author & Illustrator
02

Joan Hoffman

Author
03

Barbara Gregorich

Author
04

School Zone

Author
05

Shirley Simon

Author

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