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Japanese for Kids - A World Languages Picture Book: Learn basic Japanese words, phrases, and culture with a cheerful guide from Japan!

by Sachiko Otohata

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A picture-book introduction to Japanese words and culture

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A picture-book introduction to Japanese words and culture

Sachiko’s welcome provides a personal frame for learning, connecting basic Japanese vocabulary with food, nature, family life, and other everyday subjects. Across 56 pages, the book presents more than 200 words in themed groups, including greetings, animals, weather, and colors. Simple phonetic guides support English speakers, while an online audio guide offers pronunciation to listen to and repeat. Questions invite practice, and the storybook-style opening and closing give the vocabulary a broader cultural context.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children beginning to learn Japanese vocabulary
  • Families exploring Japanese language and culture together
  • Bilingual classroom and homeschool settings

Themes

Japanese language learningEveryday vocabularyJapanese cultureFamily and daily life

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Book overview

Discover the joy of learning Japanese with Japanese for Kids - A World Languages Picture Book!

Meet Sachiko, a cheerful girl from Japan, who welcomes children into her world. As she shares her favorite foods, nature, things from Japan, and family life, she introduces why learning Japanese can be so fun and meaningful.

 

This beautifully illustrated book features over 200 essential Japanese words, sprinkled with some fun questions to encourage practice. With pronunciation available online, children can listen and repeat at their own pace. Simple phonetic guides help English speakers say each word clearly.

 

✨ Ideal for:

  • Preschoolers and early elementary learners.
  • Families exploring Japanese together.
  • Bilingual classrooms or homeschool settings.

 

 

✨ Features:

  • Storybook-style opening and closing to spark curiosity and emotional connection.
  • 200+ practical words across key themes: greetings, food, family, animals, weather, colors, and more!
  • QR code for the online audio guide.
  • A joyful and personal introduction to Japanese language and culture.

 

 

Part of the World Languages for Kids series!

COMING SOON - Don't forget to explore the matching JAPANESE Coloring Book, Activity Book, Drawing Book, and Notebook for more hands-on learning with Sachiko!

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