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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”.

DICK AND JANE Go, Go, Go - Book Cover

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!


Dick and Jane: I See You - Book Cover

Jane and Sally are hiding from Dick.
Will Dick be able to find them?


Dick and Jane: On the Go! - Book Cover

Six classic storybooks come in this box with a handle so children can take reading fun along for the ride!


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

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
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

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

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
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

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
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

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!


Lowercase Letters: Learn with Dick and Jane - Book Cover

Children will love learning lowercase letters with Dick, Jane, Sally, and therest of the family. This activity workbook, complete with reward stickers, is perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners.


Mind Your Manners, Dick and Jane (Read with Dick and Jane) - Book Cover
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

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 …