This is a tough one I think.  I am looking for a school reader, read
by me in the Midwest in the early 1970s KG-1st grade, but probably
much older (1940s-50s) judging by what I recall of the pictures of
cars etc. in the stories.  This reader is probably not a Dick and Jane
reader, but a very similar knockoff theme with Father, Mother, and I
think a boy and girl.  I recall a story in which Father brings home a
popcorn popper, and another story in which Father makes hamburgers on
the grill and the family has a picnic.  I would like to know the name
of the Reader and edition, so that I can locate a copy.  Thanks!

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 02 Jul 2004 16:20 PDT

Some children's early reader series similar to "Dick and Jane" were
"Janet and John," "Susan and Ted," and "Dot and Jim." Do any of those
names ring a bell?

If not, any additional details you can remember would be helpful.
Sometimes a tiny clue can lead to an answer.

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Clarification of Question by airedale65-ga on 02 Jul 2004 20:41 PDT

I am glad you are looking into this!  None of the names are familiar
to me.  All I can remember from KG (1970) are those two basic plot
lines.  Pretty sure of Mother, Father, boy, and girl, maybe a baby
too?  I am pretty positive it is one of those knockoffs though (not
Dick & Jane).  If you can get this you will really get a tip!