Perfect for introducing very young children to the Japanese language, this colourful board book features 12 words to learn - from ''sun'' and ''shoes'' to ''beach'' and ''bed''. Each word is accompanied by an illustration and pronunciation guide that make the vocabulary easy to learn.

From Lonely Planet Kids, First Words Japanese is a great learning resource for families planning a trip or practicing a new language at home. Our dedicated First Words website features a free audio pronunciation guide where you can hear each word spoken out loud.

Also available in a board format:

• First Words English
• First Words French
• First Words Spanish
• First Words Italian
• First Words Mandarin

Don''t miss our First Words collection for older readers, which feature 100 words with accompanying pronunciation guides and illustrations.

• First Words English
• First Words French
• First Words Spanish
• First Words Italian
• First Words Japanese
• First Words Mandarin

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