Learn Japanese Reading & Short Stories for Kids with Audio (Book 2: Levels G–N) (Learn Japanese in Weeks! Series: 「にほんごマスター！〇週間チャレンジ」シリーズ)
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Build Japanese Reading Confidence — One Story at a Time 日本語訳は下にあります。 This Kindle edition of the Reading & Short Stories workbook is a digital adaptation of the paperback edition . All stories and illustrations are included, with the same content as the print version. For easier reading on Kindle devices, Japanese and English texts are arranged sequentially, allowing learners and parents to follow along comfortably. This beginner-friendly bilingual workbook builds on the foundations of Book 1 and guides children from short, simple sentences to slightly longer beginner passages through a six-step reading progression ( Levels G–N ). The structure continues to draw inspiration from the developmental principles behind U.S. Guided Reading Levels . Level G follows naturally after Level F from Book 1, and Level N introduces longer passages that require sustained reading, prediction, and deeper comprehension. In terms of Japanese reading difficulty, the later levels are designed to be roughly comparable to early elementary Grade 2–3 reading , helping children transition from basic reading into more meaningful understanding. Across 4 weeks , kids read one short story per day , featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction passages. By the end of the book, learners strengthen JLPT N5–level reading foundations while being gently introduced to early N4-level words and sentence patterns , preparing them for the next stage of Japanese study. The book includes both original fiction and carefully researched nonfiction, offering children a balanced and meaningful reading experience. Several nonfiction stories, including topics such as Japanese bread and food culture, are written by the author based on her academic research. These stories are carefully adapted for children, helping them learn through accurate, child-friendly, and thoughtfully presented content. ★ What’s inside (3 key strengths): • 6 progressive levels (G–N) that increase in length, vocabulary, and comprehension • 28 short stories (fiction + nonfiction) to build reading stamina and confidence • Audio support included for natural reading and pronunciation A natural next step for kids who are ready to read a little more — and understand a little deeper. ___________________________________ Part of the Learn Japanese in Weeks! Series (にほんごマスター！〇週間チャレンジシリーズ) Also available: Reading & Short Stories (1), Listening & Speaking, Vocabulary Builder, Basic Phrases & Conversation, Hiragana & Katakana, and Kanji in 5 Minutes a Day (2 Books) More step-by-step titles are coming soon — including writing & grammar and advanced kanji — to help your child keep growing with confidence. ____________________________________ 短いお話で、「読む自信」を育む。 このワークブックは、Book 1 で身につけた読みの基礎を土台に、 短い文から少し長めの初級文章へ と進んでいく レベルG〜Nの6段階構成で作られた、バイリンガルのリーディング教材です。 本書は、アメリカの Guided Reading（ガイディッドリーディング） の考え方を参考にしながら、 Book 1 のレベルFの続きとなるレベルGからスタートし、 レベルNでは、文章量が増え、内容を予想しながら読み進める力が必要になります。 日本語としての読解レベルは、 小学校2〜3年生初期程度 を目安としており、 基礎的な読みから「内容を理解して読む」段階へとステップアップしていきます。 4週間で 1日1話・全28話 。 フィクションとノンフィクションをバランスよく収録し、 将来のJLPT N5読解力を安定させながら、N4初期につながる語彙や表現 にも自然に触れられる構成です。 本書には、オリジナルのフィクションと、ていねいに構成されたノンフィクションの両方を収録しています。 いくつかのノンフィクションのお話（日本のパンや食文化など）は、 著者自身の研究や資料をもとに、子ども向けにやさしく書き直したものです。 正確さを大切にしながら、子どもが理解しやすい形で、ていねいに構成されています。 ★ この本のポイント ・6段階（G〜N）で、文の長さ・語彙・読解力が少しずつレベルアップ ・ 全28話（フィクション＋ノンフィクション） で読みごたえアップ ・オーディオ付きで、読み方・発音もしっかりサポート 「もう少し読めるようになりたい」子どもにぴったりの、次の1冊です。 Read more
