Key Words: Boxset

Content synopsis and words introduced including variations as follows.. 1a Play with us ( Peter, Jane, and, Here, here, is, The, the, dog, likes, like, I, a, shop, in, has, toy, ball, tree ). These words are gradually introduced building up to a full sentence per page of up to 11 words. Bold thick text with upper case 'T' 14 mm tall. 2a We have fun ( Pat, They, they, are, water, fun, Come, come, comes, It, it, says, say, He, he, Look, look, looks, Have, have, A, fish, want, wants, No, no, You, you, some, This, this, for, Can, can, Jump, jump, jumps, ?, into, are, We, we, to, go, Yes, Can, sweet, sweets, toys, home ). Simple short sentence construction building up to 23 words per page. Bold thinner text ' T ' 9 mm tall. 1b Look at this ( trees, shops, Jane's, Peter's ). Simple three word sentence per page building up to two sentences of three or four words per page and single sentences of nine words per page. Bold thick text ' T ' 14 mm tall. 2b Have a go Reinforces previous words. Three to nine word sentences. Bold thinner text ' T ' 9 mm tall. 1c Read and write Links with 1a and 1b including the opportunity to start writing practice. A single word may need finishing to complete a sentence. Yes/ No question sentences need answering. All spaces have a small line for each missing letter. Answers at the back. Bold thinner text ' T ' 9 mm. 2c I like to write Links with 2a and 2b with writing practice. Moving on from 1c yet the same format. Some sentences are missing the last one or two words, a box gives clear one and two word choices. Yes/No question sentences need answering. All spaces have a small line for each missing letter. Answers at the back. Bold thinner text ' T ' 9mm. Taken from the inside covers..."Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language - scientifically researched and world renowned Key Words - as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently". "Series a ~ gradually introduces and repeats new words". "Series b ~ provides further practice of these same words but in a different context and with different illustrations". "Series c ~ uses familiar words to teach Phonics in a methodical way, enabling children to read increasingly difficult words. It also provides a link to writing". Hard backed gloss covers, each book has well spaced, bold clear text. Lovely water colour Illustrations with a 'dated' feel adding to their charm; each clearly illustrate the text so aiding understanding. They lend themselves to super observational and comparison discussions with a simpler less cluttered time. Supplied with a sturdy gloss finish box, red cord handle and Velcro fastening. ( There is a set of Key Word Flash Cards available to use with these books ). A tailor made reading tool we use along side other story books and eventual reading scheme. I see these as an excellent key word and context reinforcement, clearly outlining word placement/meaning. As the text, theme and illustrations don't seem overly 'childish', perhaps an acceptable resource for adults too. My little one really engages with these, superb purchase!

My 3 year old has been showing an interest in reading lately by asking what words said as we came across them. Whilst almost all the advice I could find suggested NOT to start her reading before school because it could confuse her, I really didn't want to let this enthusiasm die out - it was another 18 months before she started school which is a long time to defer answering her questions about words and letters. So I bought this boxset because I remember these books from when I was learning to read myself in the early 1980s. I've not pushed my daughter at all and have left it totally up to her to ask to read when she wants to. I'm amazed at how well she's come on. In 2 months we're on to level 2 and she is now confidently reading all of the level 1 words, even out of context (i.e she will point them out on signs, in other books etc). There are six books in this set - 1a, 1b, 1c then 2a, 2b, 2c. The "a" books introduce the new words for their series. The "b" books use the same words from that series but in a different context and also add some variations, such as "The" instead of "the" and "like" instead of "likes". The "c" books introduce writing / spelling the words from the series and are designed to be written in, like a workbook. The boxset itself represents fantastic value over buying the books individually, even bearing in mind that the "c" books in each of the 2 series are of limited use at the moment as they are more focused on writing / spelling which is a bit beyond my 3 year old. I am fully confident that she will have mastered these first 2 series by the summer, leaving her a whole academic year before starting school to learn the rest of the key words, if she wants to continue of course.

I bought this product as I remember my grandmother reading them to me as a child in the 70's and 80's. She taught me to read before going to school so I figured I would try them out with my own son. I have read many of the arguments for and against the whole word reading approach and the same for phonics and still thought this would be a good way to introduce reading. My son will learn phonics at school. As you can expect from Ladybird, the product hasn't changed. It's clear, great quality and loved by children. My son is 3 and reads 3 pages a night - we are nearly through the second book. I think it is teaching him some of the high frequency words and how to read for meaning although I realise this is part of the picture. I'd highly recommend this series - particularly for the price, it's value for money.

My kid loved these books. It made here feel that she can read like her older sister. They are simple but great.

I bought these for my 3 1/2 year old son as he's been showing lots of interest in reading and can already blend words using the phonics system which he really enjoys. However I wasn't sure how to progress with phonics as so many words can't be sounded out phonetically. I wanted to get some simple books that he could cope with and that helped with learning high frequency words. These fit the bill perfectly. On the first reading he was able to read several pages (with a little help of course), and within 1 week he was able to read book 1b (the second book) with very little prompting. The repetition and simple story makes learning easy and really builds their confidence. Only a handful of words are introduced at a time so there is a lot of opportunity for recognition. The phonics system (jolly phonics) has been really good in helping him to learn letters/sounds and blending, but these books used in conjunction with phonics are fantastic. What's more important is that he enjoys reading these and I think feels very pleased with himself that he can read a book 'like a big boy'.

These are fantastic, but I did return them as I found the entire 36 books online for twice the price of this small set. I learnt to read with these, as did my husband. It seems fashionable to do this phonetic lark right now, and my mother has bought some of those too to compliment the Peter and Jane I purchased for my daughter. Peter and Jane are so much better! I can see the value of both, working out what new words say, but for the most part our language just doesn't work like that (bone/gone..). I think it is SO important to recognise words on sight without having to think about and process the letters. These books repeat the same words, reorganise them so the sentences are different, build up the complexity slowly but steadily... My daughter is excelling with these and is so pleased with herself. She turned 3 a few weeks ago and wanted me to read her a story. Unfortunately I had my hands full of housework and asked her when she would learn to read so she could read me a story. That was it, she was on a mission! I look forward to her completing the set.

I have a boy of 6 now, when he was younger he used to love books, and choosing n looking at pictures, and asking what it said, than he went to nursery n then school, whilst there he was given a Oxford tree reading book, every week he was given a new book to take home, the first few books in the Series they were ok as they had no words just pictures,to tell the story, than he was given one to read with words in it, the story was disruptive, this it scared him a bit, as they all fell out of a banana boat, cause it popped, he doesn't like seeing things get broken and they all got wet clothes, so he closed the book, n never read anything again, never looked at another book, since this went on from 4-5 we tried a few but he refused them all he went back to his baby board books and would only read n look at 'Dear Zoo, this was too young for him but we made a book and I adapted it with height n scales to weigh n bought the toys to go with it, he was not getting very far as he knew the book by memory, so I ordered these Peter and Jane set, I explained that mummy used this to learn to read n speak English back in 78, lol He loved the box set, and he started reading them and now he can read, it's brilliant, we got his toy zomblings n we acted out the story we made a shop from paper and we named one Jane,as it helped as his friends mummy is also called Jane, the more we played the more he read, then he was just reading n the playing soon stopped, I never thought that we would accomplish this task before he reached 7, I thought he may of gone into his teens without knowledge of reading, but thanks to ladybird n the good old days Peter n Jane have taught muumy n son to read in less time than it took for nursery , school n de school out of a 6 yr old, he did this instantly, thank you Peter n Jane n ladybird, They do a whole box set, of all 36 books at a cost £70, I have these too

My 6 yo child's reading has improved massively since using these books. She has begun reading fluidly and gets a great sense of achievement at being able to read through a book without having to sound out every word. This has started to bring joy back to reading. We worked through this box set but went on to buy the complete box set. These books arrive in a nice little box with handle and it is a good starter set. They do not fit in with school way of teaching learning to read but was a better fit for my child.

Great books for my little one learning to read. I’ve combed through so many other early readers at my local library and they don’t compare. Others often use to many long names or words. I love how these books focus on the basics first and repeat key words throughout each book. My only suggestion is to update the 70’s style illustrations. The main reason my local library discontinued carrying them.

Excellent choice for the commencement of English.

Se lo compré a mis hijos para que se iniciasen en la lectura en inglés con un método nativo, y sobre todo escuchando las opiniones de otras personas que aprendieron a leer con este método. Mis hijos no son bilingües, pero nos ha encantado el método. Son historias super simples y sencillas, que introducen muy pocas palabras pero con fonemas claves para esta lengua, (a mí personalmente me parecen hasta demasiado fáciles), pero entiendo que para iniciarse debe de ser así, por que si no a lo mejor se frustran. Mi hijo mayor (6) está encantadísimo porque se ve capaz de leer en inglés como un adulto, y de tanto leerlos ya los sabe de memoria. La edición es perfecta. Viene en una caja de cartón duro y plastificado. Los libritos son finos y de pasta dura y la calidad del papel es buena. Eso sí, los dibujos siguen una tipología de ilustraciones antigua, como de la época en que fueron primeramente editados. A mis hijos eso no les ha importado para nada, (a mi tampoco). Envío: rápido y bien embalado

My siblings and I all used the Ladybird Peter and Jane series to learn how to read English as a second language, uh, 30+ years ago, and I just had to get them for my son now because I know how I was taught using these books and know it is a tried and proven method and series of booklets. I was so happy to find they were available on Amazon NEW for a reasonable price! They still look old school and exactly like the ones I remember. My husband thought it was crazy that I was getting what looks like outdated art and reading material and questioned my purchase in the beginning, but he can't argue the fact that his very young son is reading now and doing so well with phonics! I still can't believe I was able to get the whole series on Amazon! Love it!

My kid enjoys reading. This book was very useful for kids 5yr old.pack of 6 books.packaging was too good.