Easy readers are books with simple words and short sentences for children who are learning to read. While picture books are read to a child by an adult, easy readers are meant to be read by the child himself. (You'll know you've found an easy reader when you see the words "read," "reader," or "reading" on the cover.)

Learning to read takes place on a continuum, and the books reflect that. Easy readers range from 8 page books with a single word or a simple phrase on each page to 64 page books divided into chapters.