Using the embossed cover gatefold which features several monster fur/skin patterns, children can bring the colouring pages to life

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.

With 90 million copies sold worldwide, the Key Words with Ladybird reading scheme is the springboard to reading for life. 100 Key Words make up half of all those we read and write. This essential vocabulary is carefully introduced, practised and developed throughout the scheme.

With 90 million copies sold worldwide, the Key Words with Ladybird reading scheme is the springboard to reading for life. 100 Key Words make up half of all those we read and write. This essential vocabulary is carefully introduced, practised and developed throughout the scheme.

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 book aims children to learn to read using basic words. The 'Key Words' activity series comprises four activity books that support the reading scheme from level 1 to level 8. Each activity book is divided into three types of exercise to practise different aspects of language; vocabulary, comprehension and grammar.

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.

Offers the link with writing for the words used in Readers 9a and 9b.

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, and it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. Book 1a introduces Peter and Jane in 16 new words including 'and', 'I', 'likes' and 'has'. Once this book has been completed, the child can then move 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.