The problem of this thesis is to make a critical analysis of pre-primers, primers, and first readers of ten series of books published since 1938. Examination of books will be made from the standpoint of unusual interest to children, teachability, psychological, and educational soundness of their construction in promoting growth of the individual pupil and his ultimate good as a person and as a member of a social group.

The purpose of the study was to get the essential information about the pre-primers that were taught in the Dallas County Schools, and to take a representative group and evaluate them as to the merits of the books for classroom use.