Reading Stars: Level 2: The School Concert – A Fun and Engaging Book for Young Readers

Introduction to the Book

Reading Stars: Level 2: The School Concert is a fun story for young readers. It is written by Rachel Bladon and published by Oxford University Press. This book is part of the Reading Stars series, which helps children learn to read in English. The story is about Benny and his bongo. Benny’s bongo is missing, and Dora and Boots need to find it before the school concert. Will they find the bongo in time? The book is exciting and full of fun adventures.

About the Characters

In this book, the main characters are Benny, Dora, and Boots. Dora is a young girl who loves to explore and solve problems. Boots is her monkey friend. Together, they go on exciting adventures. Benny is a character who plays a bongo, a type of drum. He is very sad because he cannot find his bongo. Dora and Boots want to help him find it. The book also has other characters, but Dora and Boots are the ones who help Benny the most.

What Happens in the Story?

In The School Concert, Benny’s bongo goes missing, and he is very worried. He needs it for the big school concert. Dora and Boots help Benny look for the bongo. They search all around the school, asking their friends if they have seen it. Along the way, Dora and Boots face many challenges, but they never give up. They are very determined to find the bongo before the concert starts.

The story is easy to follow and fun to read. The pictures in the book help tell the story and make it more interesting. Children will enjoy seeing Dora and Boots on their adventure to find the missing bongo.

Why This Book is Great for Young Learners

Reading Stars: Level 2: The School Concert is perfect for young learners who are just beginning to read in English. The language is simple, and the story is easy to understand. The book uses short sentences and words that are good for children at the Pre-A1 level. This makes it a great choice for learners who are new to reading in English.

The book is also great for teaching children new words and phrases. The characters in the story use everyday language that children can use in real life. The pictures in the book help children understand the story, even if they don’t know all the words yet. This makes learning English fun and easy!

Learning with Dora the Explorer

One of the best things about this book is that it features Dora the Explorer, a character that many children know and love. Dora is famous for her adventures and for teaching children English. In this book, children will learn new words and phrases with Dora and her friends. The story will help them practice their English skills while enjoying the adventure.

The book also includes extra resources for teachers and parents. These resources can help you make learning English more fun. They include activities and games that go along with the story. These extra resources make Reading Stars: Level 2: The School Concert a great choice for classrooms or for home learning.

Conclusion

Reading Stars: Level 2: The School Concert is a fantastic book for young learners. It is fun, exciting, and easy to read. With Dora, Boots, and Benny, children will have a great time learning English while following the adventure. The book is perfect for beginners, and it comes with extra resources to help with learning. If you are looking for a book to help young children practice reading in English, this is a great choice!

Rachel Bladon Teacher, Editor and Writer 

A Journey through Language and Literature

 

Meet Rachel Bladon, a dedicated teacher, skilled editor, and prolific writer with over two decades of experience in the field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Her journey has taken her across continents, from Europe to Asia, where she has left an indelible mark on the world of language education.

Rachel's literary contributions encompass a remarkable thirty-four graded readers tailored for readers of all age groups. Her repertoire includes a diverse array of works, from non-fiction pieces to captivating retellings of both modern and classic literary masterpieces. Her passion for storytelling has not gone unnoticed, earning her the prestigious Language Learner Literature Award for one of her stories. Moreover, two of her narratives have achieved the distinction of being finalists for this esteemed recognition.

 

In 2014, Rachel assumed the pivotal role of Series Editor for the renowned Oxford Bookworms Library, following in the footsteps of the esteemed Jennifer Bassett. Under her stewardship, the library has continued to flourish, maintaining its hallmark of exceptional storytelling and meticulous grading. Rachel's personal contributions to the series are equally impressive, with five titles to her name, including adaptations of literary gems like "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and "Eat, Pray, Love," along with the engaging "Factfile Japan."

 

Rachel takes great pride in her role, nurturing and expanding this treasure trove of literary works. Her commitment to providing high-quality reading materials to language learners worldwide is evident in the exciting new titles she continually adds to the library.

Rachel Bladon's journey through language and literature is a testament to her unwavering dedication to the world of EFL education, where she inspires countless individuals to embark on their own linguistic adventures.