Why Choose This Pack?

• Includes the complete collection of 24 Japanese graded readers, covering Levels 1–9.
• Provides a clear, step-by-step reading pathway from beginner to advanced Japanese.
• Makes it easy for teachers to choose books that match each student’s reading level and learning needs.
• Supports differentiated learning by providing readers for mixed-ability classrooms.
• Offers a wide variety of text types, including word games, descriptive, cultural, factual, and story-based texts.
• Allows students to continue reading as their confidence, vocabulary, grammar, and reading fluency develop.
• An excellent resource for schools, classroom libraries, tutors, and families seeking a complete Japanese reading program.

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.

Optional for schools and 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.

Our Japanese graded readers are ideal for:

• 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

Books 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)
• ともだち (Friends) – Level 6
• おばあちゃん (Grandma) – Level 7
• とけちゃった (It’s Melted) – Level 8
• かかしむら (Scarecrow Village) – Level 8
• うんどうかい (Sports Day) – Level 8
• ほごねこちーちゃん (The Rescued Cat, Chii-chan) – Level 8
• ごみのリサイクル (Waste Recycling) – Level 8
• ゆきのせかい (Snow World) – Level 9
• にほんのみず (Water in Japan) – Level 9

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