Level 1: Ready to Read: Preshcool-Kingergarten. Does your child know the alphabet? Is your child eager to begin reading? Step 1 is the perfect first step! 

Big type and easy words, rhyme and rhythm, picture clues.

Level 2: Reading with Help: Preschool-Grade 1. Does your child recognize familiar words on sight and sound out new words with help? Step 2 is just right.

Basic vocabulary, short sentences, simple stories.

Level 3: Reading on your own: Grades 1-3. Is your child comfortable tackling new words? Does your child like to read on his or her own? Its time for step 3

Engaging characters, easy to follow plots, popular topics

Level 4: Reading paragraphs: Grades 2-3. Does your child read simple sentences with confidence? Newly independent readers are ready for Step 4

Challenging vocabulary, short paragraphs, exciting fiction and non-fiction

Level 5: Ready for chapters: Grades 2-4. For children who want to take the plunge into chapter books but still like colorful pictures.

Chapters, longer paragraphs, full-color art