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 11c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 11a and 11b. Once this book is completed, the child can move on to book 12a.

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.

In book 10b, Peter and Jane discover secrets at a castle in 54 new words including, 'arrange', 'asleep', 'river' and 'suddenly'.

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 5c provides the link with writing for the words in Readers 5a and 5b. Once this book has been completed, the child can move on to book 6a.

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.


Bk. 10a

Adventure on the Island

by W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
Book 10a follows Peter and Jane's adventure on an island in 115 new words, including 'brought', 'breakfast', 'lightening' and 'safe'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 10b.

Bk. 12a

The Holiday Camp Mystery

by W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
Book 12a follows Peter and Jane's adventures at the holiday camp in 126 new words, including 'party', 'competition', 'natural' and 'longest'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 12b.

Bk. 9a

Games We Like

by W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
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.

Bk. 11a

Mystery on the Island

by W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
In book 11a, follows Peter and Jane as they discover a missing boy on an island and introduces 129 new words. Once this book is completed, the child moves on to book 11b.

Bk. 8a

Sunny Days

by Susan St. Louis and W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
Book 8a features Peter and Jane enjoying the summer in 91 new words, including 'week', 'slow', 'clothes' and 'nothing'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 8b.

Key Words: 3a Things 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 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.

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: 6a Our friends

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 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.

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 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.

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: 1a Play with us

by W. Murray

Published 2 July 2009

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 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

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


Bk. 10c

Learning is Fun

by Susan St. Louis and W. Murray

Published 6 May 2004
Book 10c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 10a and 10b. Once this book has been completed, the child can move on to book 11a.

Bk. 12b

Mountain Adventure

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. Book "12b" explores Peter and Jane's mountain adventure in 131 new words, including ' goodbye', 'suggested', 'clouds' and 'discussed'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book "12c".

Bk. 11c

Books are Exciting

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. Book "11c" provides the link with writing for the words used in readers "11a" and "11b". Once this book is completed, the child can move on to book "12a".