Yiddish with Dick and Jane by Ellis Weiner, Barbara Davilman

Jane is in real estate.

Jane has an open house on Saturday and must carry the Open House signs to her car. Follow Jane as she schlep—schlep, schlep, schlep.

This story, told in the rhythm of the classic Dick and Jane readers and illustrated with 35 new images, reveals how Dick and Jane express feelings through Yiddish terms. These words add layers of meaning—part boldness, part ironic humor—that ordinary English lacks.

From Dick’s schmoozing to Jane’s kvetching, and their children eating noodles at a Chinese restaurant, the cultural mix creates genuine humor and charm.