Book 4

Key Words: 4c Say the sound

by W. Murray

Published 2 July 2009

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 4c provides the link with writing for the words used in readers 4a and 4b. Once this book has been completed, the child can move on to book 5a.

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.


Say the Sound

by W. Murray

Published 3 January 1998

Bk. 6b

We Like to Help

by Susan St. Louis and W. Murray

Published 27 January 2000
Book 6b shows how Peter and Jane like to help in 53 news words including, 'friends', 'before', 'finds' and 'teacher'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 6c.

Bk. 7a

Happy Holiday

by W. Murray

Published 27 January 2000
In book 7a, Peter and Jane have fun on holiday in 67 new words, including 'sand', 'blue', 'happy' and 'first'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 7b.

Bk. 5a

Where We Go

by W. Murray

Published 27 January 2000
In book 5a, follow Peter and Jane on a fun day out in 46 new words including 'soon', 'said', 'pull' and 'talk'. Once this book is completed, the child moves on to book 5b.

Bk. 1a

Play with Us

by Susan St. Louis and W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
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.

Bk. 6a

Our Friends

by Susan St. Louis and W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
In book 6a, Peter and Jane meet lots of different people in 52 new words, including 'baby', 'because', 'teacher' and 'much'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 6b.

Bk. 11b

The Carnival

by Susan St. Louis and W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
"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. In book "11b", Peter and Jane build a space rocket and introduce 76 new words, including 'carnival', 'myself', 'glass' and 'above'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book "11c".

Bk. 4a

Things We Do

by Susan St. Louis and W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
In book 4a, Peter and Jane explore different activities in 42 new words including 'then, 'house', 'make' and 'read'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 4b.

Bk .2a

We Have Fun

by Susan St. Louis and W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
In book 2a, Peter and Jane are having fun at the beach in 27 new words including 'look', 'to', 'go' and 'yes'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 2b.

Bk. 3a

Things We Like

by Susan St. Louis and W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
In book 3a, Peter and Jane have fun doing things they like in 36 new words including 'me', 'tea', 'bed' and 'give'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 3b.

Key Words Reading Scheme

by W. Murray

Published 30 January 1964

Key Words: 2a We have fun

by W. Murray

Published 2 July 2009

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.

In book 2a, Peter and Jane are having fun at the beach in 27 new words including 'look', 'to', 'go' and 'yes'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 2b.


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


Key Words: 9a Games we like

by W. Murray

Published 2 July 2009

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.

In book 9a, Peter and Jane play games and sports in 111 new words, including 'skipping', 'quickly', 'treasure' and 'paints'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 9b.

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.


Key Words: 1b Look at this

by W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004

The first Key Words with Peter and Jane book, 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. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned.

Book 1b follows on from 1a and introduces 16 new words, including 'toys', 'has', 'trees' and 'ball'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 3b.

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

The Ladybird Key Words with Peter and Jane series:

Play With Us; Reading with Sounds; Boys and Girls; Read and Write; Fun and Games; Mountain Adventure; The Carnival; Books are Exciting; Happy Holiday; Jump from the Sky; I Like to Write; We like to Help; The Big House; The Mystery on the Island; Adventure at the Castle; Sunny Days; Out in the Sun; More Sounds to Say; Learning is Fun; Say the Sound; Enjoying Reading; The Open Door to Reading; Easy to Sound; Let me Write; Adventure on the Island; Boxset; Fun with Sounds; Games We Like; Have a Go; Fun at the Farm; Where we Go; The Holiday Camp Mystery; Our Friends; We have Fun; Things We Like; Things We Do; Look at This; Flash Cards


Key Words: 5b Out in the sun

by W. Murray

Published 2 July 2009

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.

In book 5b, Peter and Jane have fun playing outside in 46 new words including 'how', 'from', 'soon' and 'street'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 6b.

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.


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 6c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 6a and 6b. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 7a.

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.


In book 3b, Peter and Jane help their mum and dad in 36 new words including 'rabbits', 'play', 'cake' and 'school'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 3c.

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.

In book 7b, Peter and Jane show all the games they like to play in 68 new words including, 'holiday', 'woman', 'along' and 'back'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 7c.

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.


Key Words: 5a Where we go

by W. Murray

Published 2 July 2009

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.

In book 5a, follow Peter and Jane on a fun day out in 46 new words including 'soon', 'said', 'pull' and 'talk'. Once this book is completed, the child moves on to book 5b.

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.