Jerry, 1946 Mid-Century Primer for Beginner Readers, Florence Battle

Published in 1946, Jerry is an early primary reader written by Florence Battle and illustrated by Mildred Lyon Hetherington.

Created for beginning readers, it follows Jerry, his dog Bowser, and neighborhood friends through simple adventures involving kites, toys, playground equipment, and pets.

The text uses repetition and short sentences to support early literacy, while the illustrations capture cheerful mid-century scenes of play.