Peter and Helen Day books were a childhood staple for children in 60s and 70s . Super fan Jane posts before and after pictures from the different editions on her twitter account @ lbflyawayhome . Has been collecting the books for 15 years and has over 10,000 copies . The Reading Scheme books were first published in 1964 . Subtle changes were made to reflect lifestyle shifts one decade later . Earlier editions feature Helen Day in pretty dress , later version in modern jeans . Daddy is also depicted helping around the house in updated stories .
Peter and Jane books were a childhood staple for children in 60s and 70s . Super fan Helen Day posts before and after pictures from the different editions on her twitter account @ lbflyawayhome . Has been collecting the books for 15 years and has over 10,000 copies . The Reading Scheme books were first published in 1964 . Subtle changes were made to reflect lifestyle shifts one decade later . Earlier editions feature Jane in pretty dress , later version in modern jeans . Daddy is also depicted helping around the house in updated stories .