Why Choose These Primary School Japanese Readers?

• Carefully selected Level 1–4 Japanese graded readers that provide a complete reading pathway for primary learners.
• Begins with simple hiragana word reading before progressing to です・ます sentence patterns and longer texts.
• Builds reading confidence through carefully graded language, authentic photographs, and repetitive sentence patterns.
• Includes a Level 4 reader to extend more capable readers and provide additional challenge for high-achieving students.
• Offers a variety of word games, quizzes, descriptive, cultural, and story-based texts to keep students engaged.
• Supports mixed-ability primary classrooms by providing readers for different stages of development.

Every Japanese Graded Reader Includes:

•  Audio recordings narrated by Mariko Sensei to support listening, pronunciation, and reading fluency.
•  English translations to help students check their reading comprehension.
• Quizlet vocabulary sets for interactive vocabulary practice and revision.

Japanese Reading Resources for Schools & Teachers

•  Class Sets with Online Flipbooks
• Display books on an interactive whiteboard or classroom screen.
• Model pronunciation using the accompanying audio recordings.
• Support shared reading and whole-class discussion.
• Engage students with interactive, teacher-led reading activities.

Together, these resources provide a complete Japanese reading program that supports both classroom teaching and independent learning.

How to Use These Japanese Graded Readers

• Whole-class teaching
• Small-group instruction
• Independent reading
• Extension activities for students who finish early
• Classroom libraries
• Home reading
• Homework
• Revision and assessment preparation
• Building reading confidence and reading fluency

Japanese Readers Included in This Pack

• これなに (What is it?) – Level 1
• しりとり (Japanese Word Game) – Level 1
• たこ (Kites) – Level 1
• にほんのおかし (Japanese Snacks) – Level 2
• むし (Insects) – Level 2
• どうぶつ (Animals) – Level 2
• ねこのちび (Chibi the Cat) – Level 2
• からだはなにいろ？ (What Color Are the Body Parts?) – Level 2
• いくらですか？ (How Much Is It?) – Level 3
• ゆっくりくんとはやいくん (Slow and Fast) – Level 3
• はじめてのにほん (My First Trip to Japan) – Level 3
• ぼくのにほん (My Japanese Adventure) – Level 4
• スイーツ (Sweets) – Level 4
• つるしびな (Hanging Decorations) – Level 4
• こどものひ (Children’s Day) – Level 4 (main text) & Level 8 (captions)

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