To continue my study of the Dick & Jane books, I would be remiss if I didn’t speak about the beautiful illustrations in the books. Since the pictures were what enabled young minds to put the words with the [tag]picture[/tag] and make a connection, it was the [tag]illustrations[/tag] that often were what turned the [tag]light bulb[/tag] on for so many [tag]youngsters[/tag].

[tag]Dick & Jane[/tag] illustrator Eleanor Campbell used actual photographs[/tag] of children to develop her beautiful and vivid colorful illustrations. She would change the [tag]clothing[/tag] to fit the time period and often relied on the mail order [tag]Sears & Roebucks[/tag] catalog for inspiration.

During the 1960’s, Richard Childress illustrated for the books. His young daughters were used as models for the Jane and Sally characters. Jane strongly resembles what his daughter looked like at a young age.

There were more than 12 illustrators for the Dick & Jane books.