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Book synopsis

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 movement
• Parents supporting early music literacy at home
• General 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 engaged
• Clear language you can echo during warm-ups and centers
• Pairs 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.

 

Book details

• Full title: When Step Met Skip
• Author: VICKY WEBER
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36
• EAN: 9781734906271
• ISBN: 1734906278
• ID: 36274876
• Publisher: Trunk Up Books
• Weight: 110 g
• Dimensions: 215 × 215 × 8 mm
• Date of publishing: 27. July 2021

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