Containing illustrations that are integrated with the text, these stories are based on the syllabus and wordlists for the "English Today!" series. The levels 1-3 use picture glosses at the foot of the page to give help with the meanings of words. Each reader contains a picture dictionary and also provides exercises to check understanding. "English Today Readers Level 1: Level 1: Little Monster" is action-packed and fun to encourage reading for enjoyment.