Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level reading material for younger learners. This reader is based on the hit 2011 animated movie Rio about Blu, a domesticated macaw who goes to Rio de Janeiro to save his species.  Blu and Jewel is one of three readers based on the film. LEVEL 1 - ideal for beginners BOOK ONLY Full colour insides Perfect also for native English speaking children who are struggling with their reading Full colour stills on every page bring the story to life and aid comprehension. Meet… section provides a visual introduction to the characters before students start reading. New Words picture dictionary introduces students to new vocabulary at the start of the book. Real World spread provides cross-curricular support and focuses on parrots and their environment.  Five-page activity section checks comprehension and provides opportunities for follow-up work. Self-study activities enable students to check their progress as they read.  Series Information Popcorn ELT Readers is a series of low-level graded readers aimed at younger students who are beginning to learn English as a Foreign Language. The series covers three levels from Level 1 (Early Beginner) to Level 3 (High Beginner) and is aimed at students aged eight to eleven years. Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats. The CD features an audio recording of the story for reading along. There are also online resource sheets providing step-by-step lesson plans, extra activities and downloadable flashcards.