Book Series · 3 Books

Step into Reading Book Books

In order from Norma Jean, Jumping Bean to Twinky the Dinky Dog.

Norma Jean, Jumping Bean
Monkey Play
Twinky the Dinky Dog
Norma Jean, Jumping Bean
Monkey Play
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Norma Jean, Jumping Bean
Sale price
$474
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1987

Norma Jean, Jumping Bean

By Joanna Cole, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

A young girl learns to control her impulses and find the right time and place for her energetic behavior.

48 pages· 718 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Summary: Norma Jean, a spirited kangaroo, loves to jump, but her enthusiasm leads to mishaps and upset friends. She stops jumping altogether, but when the school's field day arrives, will she find the courage to leap back into action and win the day? Discover how Norma Jean navigates friendship and competition in this charming tale.
The complete set

Step into Reading Book Series

3 books · Published 1987–2013

Norma Jean, Jumping Bean

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1987

A young girl learns to control her impulses and find the right time and place for her energetic behavior.

Monkey Play

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012

A group of monkeys play and have fun together.

Twinky the Dinky Dog
Sale price
$1248

Twinky the Dinky Dog

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

A small dog challenges perceptions to prove size doesn't matter.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Step into Reading Book series?

There are 3 books in the Step into Reading Book series. It began with Norma Jean, Jumping Bean in 1987, and the newest book, Twinky the Dinky Dog, was published in 2013.

What ages are the Step into Reading Book books best for?

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

Which Step into Reading Book book is the longest?

Norma Jean, Jumping Bean is the longest book in the series at 718 words (48 pages).

Which Step into Reading Book book is the shortest?

Monkey Play is the shortest at 152 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Step into Reading Book to life.

01

Joanna Cole

Author
02

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Author
03

Kate Klimo

Author
04

Lynn Munsinger

Illustrator
05

Michael Fleming

Illustrator

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