First Generation IPad as e-reader

I have a first generation IPad and I am going to upgrade. I would like to give the first gen. ipad to my mom so she can use it as an e-reader but because the apps are all constantly trying to upgrade none of them can be acessed. I know that it can't be upgraded to the newer system but is there a way that it can somehow still be used for an ereader?

When you go to download an app a pop up appears saying  Download a older version of this app? Unfortunately I can't find a list as to which ones. Try a reset for the waiting apps.

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