Easy Readers can be a very confusing and frustrating to read genre of books. As an adult who can read it is hard to find Easy Reader level books that can help teach young children to read while at the same time not having a mind numbing lack of plot or actual purpose for existence. This book, however, is a pretty awesome and not just because it is a Star Wars book.
This book does not tell a story, but rather each page or pair of pages introduces a different character or term from Star Wars, such as General Leia, Finn, or The Resistance Base, and there is a short paragraph about the term.
My favorite thing about this book is how learning friendly it can be. This book includes lots of great resources such as a Quiz to test reading comprehension, a glossary of terms, and finally a Guide for Parents which gives tips to help parents help their children with their reading.
Another cool feature can be found on the last page where the publishing company recommends other similar books in the same reading level and one reading level lower for children to read next.
As a librarian we often find ourselves in the position of guiding children and parents to the correct books for their reading level. However, once they leave the library many might not have the resources or know how to enhance their reading experiences. The great thing with this book is that the resources included with the book can give the librarian and the parent the confidence they need to ensure the child gets everything they possibly can out of their learning to read experience.
