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 learningWhat 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 notesWhy 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 patternsBy the end, kids will cheer for Step and Skip—and start hearing both in their favorite songs.
