firstreader
nounUK /ˌfɜːstˈriːdə/
US /ˌfɝːstˈriːdɚ/
A first reader is a simple book for children who are just learning to read.
The teacher gave each child a firstreader with big letters and bright pictures.
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2. A person who reads something before anyone else does.
As the firstreader of the manuscript, she caught several errors.
3. A device or program that reads data first in a process.
The firstreader scans each barcode before the packages move on.
4. An introductory guide that gives a first look at a subject.
This little book is a firstreader on astronomy for curious kids.