Books in the Step into Reading series

I Am Kind follows a little girl who sees kindness all around her. Her mother is kind when she volunteers in the community, and her neighbor is kind when he gives her strawberries from his garden. Even her nature troop is kind when they take care of the earth! The little girl realizes that she, too, has the power to be kind, and that even small actions can have a big impact. In this new installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation “I am kind” through an encouraging story of community and everyday kindness. And it includes 2 sheets of stickers!About the Positive Power Series:Short on words and long on empowerment, the Positive Power early reader series teaches kids and parents alike the power of positive affirmations and how to incorporate them into their daily lives.

Perfect for back to school! This Step 1 reader is the latest in the I Love... series that started with I Love Pink! This story is all about how wonderful school is when you have a great teacher.Teachers are simply the best! The star of I Love Pink! and I Love My Tutu! absolutely loves her teacher! There's so much to learn, and her teacher makes it fun. So fun that our little pink lover enjoys pretending to be a teacher when she gets home. Emergent readers will relate to this story while bolstering their reading skills in this heartwarming celebration of teachers. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Young readers will LOVE the other I LOVE books in this series!I Love My Pink!I Love My Tutu!I Love My Grandma!I Love Cake!

Batter up! It’s 1919 and baseball is in trouble! All across the country, people are throwing down their bats, and giving up America’s national pastime. It’s up to Babe Ruth to win back fans and save baseball! Can he do it, or will he strike out?

Having your first sleepover can be a lot of fun! But what happens when someone gets homesick?  From the New York Times bestselling creators of How to Babysit a Grandpa comes a sweet Step 2 early reader full of sleepover hijinks and good friends.It''s sleepover time! You have the games, snacks, and activities all planned out. But what do you do when your friend feels homesick? It''s time to get creative and help her feel better. Together, you can have the best sleepover ever. Plus, learn a few tips and tricks from the experts — kids!  This Step Into Reading story features two friends having their first sleepover together, and all the highs and lows that come with it. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.