You can see that Mariko sensei is very committed to making these books with her passion. I believe many of the stories are related to her precious memories, and they are heartwarming. I recommend these books to everyone, students, teachers, mums and dads.
Teach Japanese in a new, colourful and engaging way!
Japanese graded readers for beginners, JLPT learners, schools, and teachers
- 単語 Vocabulary
- 文型 Sentence pattern
- 文法 Grammar
- 文化 Culture
Earle sensei’s books are helpful in teaching my daughter not only Japanese language but also unique culture we have.
Satomi Aoto
Japanese mother
As a teacher of Japanese, I know Mariko Sensei’s Japanbooks provide an invaluable resource for both teachers and students.
It has been an absolute pleasure to see how far Mariko has come with writing her books and personally I am moved to tears at times when reading her books because you can feel the thought, love and passion that she puts into all that she does.
Dr. Amanda Autry
Japanese Lecturer, The University of the Sunshine Coast
The beautiful photography in Mariko Sensei’s books engages the readers immediately.
The size of the book allows for the readers to engage with a Japanese text without feeling daunted by having to read too much text. The books are a great introduction to Japanese reading for beginners.
Debra Shimada
Japanese teacher
Primary / Elementary
School
Ideal for guided reading for Foundation to Year 6 students. Words that are easy to comprehend with fun & colorful visuals.
Junior
High School
Introduces more advanced concepts for Year 7 – 10. Engaging and entertaining, with additional characters.
Senior
High School
A variety of topics for Year 11 – 12+. Challenging and enjoyable, offers more detailed information.
What makes Mariko Sensei’s Japanbooks so effective?
Our Japanese graded readers are specially designed to help learners build confidence in reading Japanese through engaging stories, beautiful visuals, and authentic cultural experiences.
Perfect for beginner to intermediate learners, JLPT students, schools, and teachers, our books make Japanese reading practice enjoyable, achievable, and inspiring.
Here’s what students often say:
- “I want to look inside!” — when they first see the covers
- “Beautiful!” and “Interesting!” — while reading
- “I could read it by myself!” and “I feel more confident reading Japanese!” — after finishing the book
Meet the author
As both a Japanese teacher and mother, Mariko Earle found that books published in Japan are NOT easily comprehensible by learners of the language.
Ultimately, her passion for writing, teaching, and Japanese literacy inspired her to create learner-friendly Japanese books designed specifically for students of Japanese.
Her goal is to help learners experience the joy of reading Japanese independently and enjoy the journey of becoming capable and enthusiastic readers of Japanese.
English 
日本語