
My First Steps to Reading
Teaching children the fundamentals of reading, and supporting parents in teaching children how to read.
My First Steps to Reading® is a 26-book series published by The Child’s World® and written by award-winning author Jane Belk Moncure. In a playful, narrative style, each book introduces one letter of the alphabet, helping children recognize the letter and the sound it makes. Paired with A Parent’s Guide to My First Steps to Reading®, this set empowers parents to become active participants in their child’s learning—and gives young children the keys to unlock the world of reading.




Jane Belk Moncure’s
My First Steps to Reading
Jane Belk Moncure’s acclaimed My First Steps to Reading have been an educational standard for nearly 36 years and sold over 36 million copies in the United States. We have updated and enhanced this beloved series to meet current educational standards and reflect cultural and social changes. The text appears in a clear, sans-serif typeface in paragraph form, and rebus icons trigger recognition of target words. Continuing a long tradition, these editions are sure to develop confident readers, expand their vocabularies, and inspire a love for reading that will outlast their school years.