Key words with Peter and Jane

A Key Words with Peter and Jane boxset of 6 books, from Ladybird. Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently.

This reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned.

Since 1964, it has helped generations of children learn to read. This boxset includes: Play With Us (1a); Look at This (1b); Read and Write (1c); We have Fun (2a); Have a Go (2b); I Like to Write (2c).

Book 1a introduces Peter and Jane in 16 new words including 'and', 'I', 'likes' and 'has'.

Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 1b, and so on. This essential vocabulary is carefully introduced, practised and developed throughout the scheme.

This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning).

Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. There are 12 levels to collect, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. * Series a: Gradually introduces new words. * Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. * Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics.

All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books.