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.

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

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.

Peter and Jane's cousins, Simon and John help track down a smuggler at a summer holiday camp.

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 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.