Beginning readers' motivation to read and the texts they choose to read impact on their literacy
achievement and willingness to engage with reading activities in the primary years of schooling.
This study investigated the eBook reading experiences of eight grade 1 students. Eight students
were given ten 25-minute sessions with the software programs over 15 weeks. Qualitative data
were collected from students, teachers, and parents through questionnaires, interviews,
observations and field notes. The results suggest the promise of electronic books in enhancing
the reading motivation of beginning readers.