Why Choose These Beginner Hiragana Readers?

• Carefully selected Level 1–3 Japanese graded readers that provide a gentle introduction to reading Japanese.
• Begins with simple word reading before gradually progressing to sentences and stories, helping students build confidence step by step.
• Includes word games, quizzes, descriptive, cultural, and story-based texts to keep beginning learners engaged.
• Every sentence is supported by an authentic photograph, helping students understand the meaning naturally while reading.
• Furigana is provided for katakana words as well as kanji, making the text more accessible for beginners.
• Carefully graded language, repetitive sentence patterns, and high-frequency vocabulary encourage successful reading from the very first book.

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

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