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The Janet and John Series

Explore the Janet and John series.

Last updated on 28 July 2026
Green book cover titled "Out and About" from The Janet and John Books, showing silhouettes of children in a speedboat.

The Janet And John Series

The Janet and John series books teach English through an interesting 'look-and-say' approach. Students read and recognise whole words instead of syllables.

Open book showing the title page of "Out and About" from The Janet and John Books, with three children and pets illustrated.

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Open children's book showing two kids pointing at a toy shop window, a small dog running, with simple reading text.

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Open book showing a numbered vocabulary list on the left and an alphabetical word list on the right.

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