Step into Reading: Step 2 Books in Order
Step into Reading: Step 2 is a 5-book series by Kristen L. Depken for ages 5–8, at a grades 1–3 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 1.4
Step into Reading: Step 2 Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Step into Reading: Step 2 books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happy birthday, Little Witch 1985 · Deborah Hautzig | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | David and the giant And Other Tales of Grandma Lopez 1987 · Emily Little | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Twinkle, twinkle, little bug 1996 · Katharine Ross | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Barbie & the Diamond Castle 2008 | Level 2 | 5-8 | Moderate |
| 5 | The Little Butterfly 2015 · Sherry Shahan | Level 2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Step into Reading: Step 2 (5 books by Kristen L. Depken) lands at a grades 1–3 reading level, with average content intensity 1.4/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Step into Reading: Step 2 Books
Happy birthday, Little Witch
Deborah Hautzig
Happy birthday, Little Witch
Deborah Hautzig
David and the giant
Emily Little
David and the giant
Emily Little
Twinkle, twinkle, little bug
Katharine Ross
Twinkle, twinkle, little bug
Katharine Ross
Barbie & the Diamond Castle
Kristen L. Depken
Barbie & the Diamond Castle
Kristen L. Depken
The Little Butterfly
Sherry Shahan
The Little Butterfly
Sherry Shahan
Series Like Step into Reading: Step 2: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
- Step into Reading: Step 3; Little Witch by Deborah Hautzig 3 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle content
- Magic Tree House: The Graphic Novel by Mary Pope Osborne 7 books · Grade 2 · gentle to mild content
- Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) by John Peterson 3 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle to mild content
- Little Bill by Bill Cosby 16 books · Grades 1–3 · gentle to moderate content
- Books For Young Learners by Mary L. Brown 14 books · Grades K–4 · gentle to mild content
- Little Green Readers by Meredith Costain 17 books · Grades 1–3 · gentle content
Questions about the Step into Reading: Step 2 series
- What reading level is the Step into Reading: Step 2 series?
- Step into Reading: Step 2 books are at a grades 1–3 reading level (average grade level 2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Step into Reading: Step 2 books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Step into Reading: Step 2 books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Happy birthday, Little Witch (1985); David and the giant (1987); Twinkle, twinkle, little bug (1996); Barbie & the Diamond Castle (2008); The Little Butterfly (2015).
- What age is the Step into Reading: Step 2 series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Step into Reading: Step 2 for ages 5–8. Content is gentle to moderate (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.