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Growing Up with Dick and Jane: Learning and Living the American Dream by Carole Kismaric and Marvin Heiferman is a nostalgic pop culture adventure that explores the phenomenon of the iconic reading series. This first edition paperback from 1996 includes a 24-page sampler of original stories and a sheet of uncut paper dolls featuring Dick and Jane. The book traces the history of the series from its birth during the Depression to its retirement in the 1960s, featuring classic illustrations and insights into mid-century American childhood. A wonderful collectible for fans of vintage children's literature and Americana.