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Step by Step How-To Books for Kids

November 2, 2020 •

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Whether you want to know how to build a snowman to how to give a cat a bath, these books will entertain, educate, and give you the step-by-step directions.  We are talking how-to books for kids.

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How-To Books for Kids

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When Your Llama Needs a Haircut

When Your Llama Needs a Haircut by Susanna Leonard Hill is a silly story about trying to give a llama a haircut which can be quite challenging. First, you have to catch it!

All You Need For a Snowman

All You Need For a Snowman by Alice Schertle takes us step-by-step for building a snowman and a snowman’s friend.

How to Give Your Cat a Bath in Five Easy Steps

Discover that the best step for giving a bath is to NOT to do it in How to Give Your Cat a Bath in Five Easy Steps by Nicola Winstanley.

The Easter Bunny's Assistant

Get ready to make some decorated eggs in The Easter Bunny’s Assistant by Jan Thomas. And, wait until you meet the assistant!

Ten Steps to Flying Like a Superhero

Rule #4: Use your power in a good way!  Learn the other nine rules for being a superhero in Ten Steps to Flying Like a Superhero by Deb Pilluti.

How to Survive as a Firefly by Kisten Foote

If you want to survive as a firefly, then you need to follow some very helpful advice. Learn all about fireflies in How to Survive as a Firefly by Kisten Foote.

The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems

The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems selected by Paul B. Janeczko shows us how to walk on Mars, how to scare monsters, and how to mix a pancake, and so much more.

If You Want to Knit Some Mittens


If You Want to Knit Some Mittens
by Laura Purdie Salas shares all the steps needed for creating your own pair of marigold mittens.  You’ll need to start with keeping a sheep comfortable all summer and then planting the marigolds for your natural dye for the yarn you will create.  Playful illustrations make this a fun and informative read.

The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding

The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding by Sky Brown teaches us all about how to skateboard from an Olympic medalist and world champion.  There are also additional books in this series.

Printable Book List of Step by Step Books

Grab a printable list of the books above. It’s great to take to to the library.

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Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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