Author & Illustrator Profile
P.D. Eastman
4 Books
P.D. Eastman was a prominent American children's author and illustrator who created some of the most enduring beginner books of the 20th century. Working closely with Dr. Seuss, he developed a distinctive, energetic cartoon style paired with simple, engaging vocabulary. His classic works, such as "Go, Dog. Go!" and "Are You My Mother?", continue to help young children discover the joy of reading.
Books in "Step into Reading"
Aaron the Alligator is having a very hot, tired, and hungry afternoon. It is the perfect day to be lazy, but Aaron cannot seem to catch a break. His stomach is rumbling, so he decides to take a giant bite out of a bright yellow lemon. Blech! That was a terrible idea, because lemons are definitely not a sweet treat for an alligator. You can follow along with Aaron as his sleepy afternoon quickly turns into a crazy adventure full of funny mistakes. With simple words and big text, you will easily read all about this goofy alligator and his silly mishaps. You will be giggling at every page as Aaron tries to turn his bad day around.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Bundle up and get ready for some freezing fun with Aaron the Alligator. Aaron is trying to enjoy a beautiful winter day, but he is a little bit clumsy and always seems to find trouble. Whether he is running away from giant rolling snowballs or slipping and sliding across dangerous thin ice, this goofy alligator cannot seem to stay on his feet. You will laugh out loud as you watch Aaron tumble his way through the freezing cold weather. With very simple words and helpful picture clues, you will be able to read all about his chilly escapades on your own. It is a wonderfully silly winter story that makes practicing your reading skills a fantastic time.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Aaron the Alligator is ready to get active, but things never quite go his way. No matter what he tries to do, this clumsy reptile always ends up in a funny mess. Whether he is trying to play a friendly game of ball, planting seeds in the garden, or simply going for a walk, Aaron somehow manages to find trouble. You will be giggling at every page as you watch him trip, stumble, and bumble his way through his daily activities. With large text, rhyming words, and colorful pictures to help you along, you will easily decode the story and read about Aaron all by yourself. It is a wonderfully silly adventure that shows how even the clumsiest alligator can still be a good sport.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
The crisp autumn air is finally here, and Aaron the Alligator is ready to celebrate all of his favorite fall activities. He is dreaming of picking sweet apples, finding the perfect orange pumpkin, playing football, and maybe even spotting a spooky ghost. But because it is Aaron, things do not exactly go smoothly. While playing outside with his friends, his usual clumsy mistakes turn a normal autumn afternoon into a hilarious mess. You will have a great time sounding out the simple words and using the picture clues to read about his funny autumn accidents. It is the perfect story to enjoy as the leaves change colors, showing that even a silly alligator can have a wonderfully messy fall season.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
