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 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. Read more