When Step Met Skip

Step loves moving one note at a time up and down the musical staff. Then along comes Skip-bold, bouncy, and not afraid to jump over a note. When these two meet, they discover that the best melodies use both: smooth steps and exciting skips!

Told with charming characters and clear, kid-friendly language, this picture book helps young learners see and hear how melodies move on the staff-so music reading feels simple, memorable, and fun.

Perfect for:

Elementary music teachers (PreK-5) introducing melodic movementParents supporting early music literacy at homeGeneral classroom read-alouds that blend story with learning

What kids will learn:

What is a Step? Moving to the next-door note (line↔space)What is a Skip? Jumping over one note (line→line or space→space)Confidence using the vocabulary "step" and "skip" when listening, singing, or pointing to notes

Why teachers love it:

Story-driven hook that keeps wiggly learners engagedClear language you can echo during warm-ups and centersPairs perfectly with solfege, floor staff games, and simple instrument patterns

By the end, kids will cheer for Step and Skip-and start hearing both in their favorite songs.