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$574
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013
Chicks!
By Sandra Horning, Jon Goodell (Illustrator)
A family raises chickens from chicks.
32 pages· 132 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Book Series · 26 Books
Step into Reading Books
In order from Chicks! to Minecraft: The Ultimate Collection!.
The Step into Reading series is a set of 26 chapter books by Random House, published between 1985 and 2024. Written for ages 3–12, most books run about 160 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Step into Reading Series
26 books · Published 1985–2024
#1
Sale price
$574
Chicks!
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013
A family raises chickens from chicks.
#2
Sale price
$1398
Join the Team!
Picture Book · 2021
Join a basketball superstar and cartoon icons on a thrilling court adventure.
#3
Sale price
$574
Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005
The story of how Babe Ruth saved baseball.
#4
Sale price
$1139
Breakout!
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996
Discover the secrets of Alcatraz, the infamous prison that held America's most notorious criminals.
#5
Sale price
$574
The Trojan Horse
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1988
Witness the Greeks' cunning plan to conquer Troy with the legendary Trojan Horse.
Sale price
$3517
Follow the Monsters!
Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 1985
Monsters journey through city and country, learning directions.
Sale price
$1199
Ghost and Pete
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1995
A ghostly friend struggles with Halloween traditions. Can friendship save the night?
Sale price
$574
The Snowball
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1996
A snowball rolls down a hill and picks up people and objects along the way.
Sale price
$759
Disney Princess Story Collection
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007
Join Disney Princesses on magical adventures in one collection.
Sale price
$759
Disney/Pixar Story Collection
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008
Join beloved characters on thrilling adventures from five Disney-Pixar classics.
Sale price
$858
The Cars Story Collection
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011
Join Lightning McQueen and friends on thrilling adventures in this beginner reader collection.
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$858
Hero Story Collection
Chapter Book · Ages 4–6
Join superheroes in thrilling adventures perfect for young readers.
Sale price
$899
Barbie Story Collection
Chapter Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013
Explore endless possibilities with dreams of being a doctor, rider, teacher, vet, or ballerina.
Sale price
$858
Five Tank Engine Tales (Thomas & Friends)
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
Join train adventures perfect for young readers.
Sale price
$1398
Phonics Power!
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015
Discover reading with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' phonics adventures.
Sale price
$858
Frozen Story Collection (Disney Frozen)
Chapter Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015
Discover magical adventures with beloved Frozen characters in five enchanting tales.
Sale price
$799
Five Enchanting Tales (Disney Princess)
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016
Discover magical adventures with five beloved princesses.
Sale price
$1398
Monster Phonics
Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 2016
Blaze and friends rev up reading with phonics fun.
Sale price
$858
Six Magical Tales!
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Dive into magical adventures with genies and friends.
Sale price
$858
5 Classic Golden Book Tales
Chapter Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018
Discover timeless tales with beloved characters in easy-to-read stories.
Seven Magical Tales
Picture Book · 2019
Discover enchanting adventures in a world of magic.
Sale price
$858
Seven Ruff-Ruff Rescues! (PAW Patrol)
Chapter Book · 2019
Join PAW Patrol on thrilling rescue missions perfect for young readers eager to start their reading journey.
Sale price
$899
Daring Dinosaur Adventures!
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022
Join thrilling dinosaur adventures with LEGO® Jurassic World™ heroes.
Sale price
$858
Stories of Bravery! (American Girl)
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023
Girls face history's challenges with courage and determination.
Sale price
$858
Batman's Amazing Tales!
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023
Join LEGO Batman and friends in seven thrilling adventures.
Sale price
$858
Minecraft: The Ultimate Collection!
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024
Join a thrilling quest through mysterious biomes and face fearsome mobs.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Step into Reading series?
There are 26 books in the Step into Reading series. It began with Follow the Monsters! in 1985, and the newest book, Minecraft: The Ultimate Collection!, was published in 2024.
What order should you read the Step into Reading books in?
Start with Chicks! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #26.
What ages are the Step into Reading books best for?
The series is best for ages 3–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring Step into Reading to life.
01
Sandra Horning
Author
SH
02
Jon Goodell
Illustrator
JG
03
Frank Murphy
Author
FM
04
Richard Walz
Illustrator
RW
05
Lori Haskins
Author
LH
06
Emily Little
Author
EL
07
Sharon Lerner
Author
SL
08
Matt Novak
Illustrator
MN
09
Jennifer Armstrong
Author
JA
10
Jean Pidgeon
Illustrator
JP
11
RH Disney
Author & Illustrator
RD
12
Various
Author
V
13
Random House
Author & Illustrator
RH
14
Richard Courtney
Illustrator
RC
15
Jennifer Liberts
Author
JL
16
Patrick Spaziante
Illustrator
PS
17
Dynamo Limited
Illustrator
DL
18
Sue DiCicco
Author
SD
19
Nick Eliopulos
Author
NE
20
Arie Kaplan
Author
AK
21
Alan Batson
Illustrator
AB
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