Dick and Jane series

The Dick and Jane series is a collection of children's reading books first published in the 1930s. These books feature simple, repetitive phrases and colorful illustrations that depict the adventures of a brother and sister, Dick and Jane, along with their friends and family. Designed to teach young children how to read, the series emphasizes phonics and sight words, making learning engaging and accessible. Its straightforward narratives helped shape early literacy education in the United States, becoming iconic in American popular culture and influencing generations of readers.