Stepping Stones Fifth Edition - Large Print Author:Laurel Hicks, Marion Hedquist Stepping Stones is the third reader in the A Beka Book first grade reading program. Students will enjoy the stories about children and animals while gaining fluency in reading. The following Christian virtues and character traits are incorporated in the stories: cheerfulness, cleanliness, industry, kindness, obedience, thankfulness, and thoughtf... more »ulness.« less