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Dick and Jane

Dick and Jane are the main characters in these popular basal readers written by Dr. William S. Gray. They were used to teach children to read from the 1930s through to the 1970s in the United States. The books rely on sight reading (or “whole word reading”) and repetition, using phrases like, “Oh, see. Oh, see Jane. Funny, funny Jane”.

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Fun Wherever We Are (Read with Dick and Jane) - Book Cover

Fun Wherever We Are (Read with Dick and Jane)

At the playground, at the pet store, on a car trip, or at home: Dick, Jane, and Sally alwayshave fun. Will Dick get another dog? Will Sally finally win a game of hide-and-go-seek? And who are Dick and Jane’s favorite friends? With short stories and text from the original Dick and Jane basic readers, this is a perfect chapter book for eager new readers!

Fun with Dick and Jane (Read with Dick and Jane) - Book Cover

Fun with Dick and Jane (Read with Dick and Jane)

Author: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Tags: Dick and Jane, Grade: 1, Grade: K, Readability

Parents will love revisiting a fond part of their childhoods when they share these classicDick and Jane readers with their children. With charmingly innocent exploits and simple, repetitive declarations, these beloved characters helped entire generations work, play, look, see—and learn! And now they’re available for a whole new generation to enjoy. “Look, Jane,” said Dick. “Here is something funny. Can you guess what it is?”

Fun with Our Family (Read with Dick and Jane) - Book Cover

Fun with Our Family (Read with Dick and Jane)

Dick, Jane, Sally, Mother, and Father are not the only family having fun. This time, meetMike, twin sisters Pam and Penny, and their parents. Two families mean twice the laughs and twice the fun. Beginning readers will love the way each chapter is an individual story, and parents and educators will appreciate the way this format encourages young readers’ progression.

Go Away Spot (Read with Dick and Jane) - Book Cover

Go Away Spot (Read with Dick and Jane)

Author: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Tags: Dick and Jane, Grade: 1, Grade: 2, Grade: K, Readability

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy! Go Away Spot Dick said, “Down, Spot. I cannot play. Down, Spot, down. Go away, little Spot. Go away and play.”

Jump and Run (Read with Dick and Jane) - Book Cover

Jump and Run (Read with Dick and Jane)

Author: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Tags: Dick and Jane, Grade: 1, Grade: K, Readability

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy!

Mind Your Manners, Dick and Jane (Read with Dick and Jane) - Book Cover

Mind Your Manners, Dick and Jane (Read with Dick and Jane)

Author: Micol Ostow
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Tags: Dick and Jane, Grade: 1, Grade: 2, Grade: 3, Readability

With the familiar faces of Dick and Jane, this little book is a perfectly cheeky take on manners for the modern day. It’s a step-bystep guide to politeness in everyday life, including everything from table manners to tidying up after oneself. For example, the book reminds readers that your mother (who likely works fifty hours a week) is not your maid, so you should always rinse your dishes and put them away in the dishwasher. This witty little book is great for growing children or teenagers–or even adults–and will help remind us all to mind our manners.

My First Words (Read with Dick and Jane) - Book Cover

My First Words (Read with Dick and Jane)

Author: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Tags: Dick and Jane, Grade: 1, Grade: K

This oversized board book featuring the classic art of Dick and Jane teaches word recognition to little ones. With the help of fun lift-theflaps on every spread, children will learn to make the connections between objects and the words that describe them. Kids won’t even realize they’re learning as they play along with Dick and Jane!

Something Funny (Read with Dick and Jane) - Book Cover

Something Funny (Read with Dick and Jane)

Author: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Tags: Dick and Jane, Grade: 1, Grade: K, Readability

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy! Something Funny — Look, Dick. Look, look. I see something funny. Come and see. Come and see Spot.

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