Stepping Up! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)

Alexandra Penfold ∙ Illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

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Published on Mar 11, 2025 | 32 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 1
Ages 4–6

It’s a graduation celebration, featuring the beloved characters from the New York Times bestselling picture book All Are Welcome! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are proud to show all they’ve learned during the year.

We are stepping up!
We are good to go.
Watch us all shine.
Watch us all glow!

The kids from All Are Welcome are stepping up! They’ve learned so much. They learned how to be readers, writers, listeners, and leaders. Three things they’ll always keep in mind: Always try. Have fun. Be kind.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are ideal for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own!

ISBN 9780593430101 (Paperback)
Published on Mar 11, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 300L | Fountas/Pinnell: H

ISBN 9780593430118 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Mar 11, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 300L | Fountas/Pinnell: H

ISBN 9780593430125 (Ebook)
Published on Mar 11, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 300L | Fountas/Pinnell: H

ISBN 9780593862827 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Mar 11, 2025
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 300L | Fountas/Pinnell: H

Alexandra Penfold

Alexandra Penfold is the author of Eat, Sleep, Poop and The Littlest Viking. She lives with her husband and three children in Brooklyn, where she is a literary agent at Upstart Crow. Learn more about Alex at alexpenfoldbooks.com or on Twitter @AgentPenfold.

Suzanne Kaufman

Suzanne Kaufman is an author, illustrator, animator, and lover of school potlucks. Her books include All Are Welcome, Confiscated, I Love Monkey, 100 Bugs, Naughty Claudine Christmas, and Samanthasaurus Rex. When not tramping through the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, you will find her teaching animation or working in her studio. She lives in Seattle with her family. Follow her on Twitter @skaufmanart and Instagram @suzannekaufman.