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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. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned.
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.
The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. 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, 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
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The Ladybird Key Words reading scheme was written 40 years ago by William Murray.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I first saw this series ... I rejected it immediately - I thought it must've been old stock from the fifties, the illustrations are so traditional; no modern child would want it I thought. I have since completely changed my opinion. This is the best book I have ever come across for teaching children the basic words and sentences of the language (and I have a collection of many thousands of children's books). I now swear by it. Its best features are its simplicity and the repetition of the fundamentals. There's also a mysterious something about this book that draws kids to it; for example: in one of my groups there's this girl with a 5-second attention span, who tired of all the other books very quickly, but who is glued to this one. Why? Is it the clear layout, the sheer simplicity of it...? Perhaps it's a combination of these things. The children seem to get great satisfaction out of being able to show the world that they can pick it up and read it fluently from cover to cover. It's not daunting for the complete novice like so many of the others can be. It repeats and repeats, and then inches forward. Children need this. They are so unsure of so much we take for granted - what they are pretty sure is "and" on one page, they may not be certain is "and" on the next. At the end of the day the kids themselves know best what they need - and this book is a winner with them. If you want to help a child start to read English, get it.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was given this Ladybird series by my grandmother (a teacher) in the 1970's. I have been looking for these books, or ones written in a similar way, for over 2 years as my 4 year old began to take an interest in reading. Nothing in the U.S. (where I now live) comes close to the efficacy of these books for "visual" (vs. phonetic) readers like my daughter and myself. By not relying on words that rhyme, and providing repetition of words in many different sentences, these books brought a new level of confidence to my daughter regarding reading. I found set 1 last summer when we were visiting, and have now ordered the remaining sets so that I can pick them up when I am back this summer.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Play with is, is a very first reading book for young children. It introduces words very nicely starting with a page of illustrations and "lables" helping the child to put meaning with the words she/he is about to learn to read. The preface also provides an informative introduction to parents for helping their child to begin reading.
The book then goes on to introduce the words again, starting with one word per page using clear large print that a child will find easy to recognise. The book introduces 16 words in its 23 pages of type, and repeats them often but in various combinations that make it more difficult to learn by heart! It quickly builds the childs confidence in the words because they become so familiar.
The whole reading scheme was written by a Headmaster in the 1970s, and the illustrations are somewhat dated, but will still delight a young child. The detail compliments what is being read without distracting from it.
I have happy memories of learning to read this book as a child, and so it was my first choice of reading book for my own children - who also love it!
Related titles: Book 1b = Look at this Book 2a = We have fun
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timeless, must have
I learnt how to read with Peter and Jane, and so did my sisters and brothers. Seeing them on Amazon made me feel so nostalgic that I starting buying them for my 4 year old... Read more
Published 20 days ago by cam
Stunningly effective
I used these books with my daughter, and now with my grandchildren. The Key Words Reading scheme is a very effective way of teaching children to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bob Hamilton
jane& peter
A* will highly recomend and use again.These books will help anyone understand the basic english my grandchildren love them
these book are an all time favourite and i really do... Read more
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Published 3 months ago by shazza
Learning to read with Pater and Jane
I was raised with Peter and Jane books as a four year old in the late 60s. I taught my children to read with these books and it will teach my grandchildren with these books. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Angie
buy this if you would like to teach your child to read
I bought some Peter and Jane books for my four year old daughter out of nostalgia really - I had them as a child. I just can't believe how effective they are at teaching her. Read more
Published 15 months ago by josiebee
Superb and helpful
This book is just as helpful now for helping a small person learn to read as when I used it.
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. Carole E. Smith
A classic. Excellent way to learn to read
I was coerced into getting these for my five year old - his grandfather suggested them to me. My little boy is doing phonics in school, but has struggled because 'some words don't... Read more
Published 20 months ago by dubdee1000
Absolutely fantastic
We live in France and my eldest is learning to read in French using phonics. They start to read a lot later in France (hes now 7) and we were keen to teach him to read English too... Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by Wendy Blakeman
Like magic!
My daughter was struggling with reading. I tried various phonetic reading schemes, but she continued to find sound blending confusing. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by A. Farmer
a truly excellent starter book for your child
This is the first in an excellent series of learn-to-read books by Ladybird. I bought this for my 4-year old daughter to teach her to read. She's now 5 and is on book 4a. Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by Read63
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