Japan Music Picture Book

About this book

500 Japanese words of music — from the taiko drum to the piano, from singing to the concert hall! The biggest bilingual music picture book for kids. Every word with romaji AND free listening audio!

Bang the taiko, pluck the koto, sing a lullaby, clap the rhythm, dance in a circle, and sit in a concert hall — music is where words come alive! Most English–Japanese first-word books stop at 100 or 320 general words, and the few music words they include leave parents guessing how the Japanese is pronounced. Japan Music Picture Book: My First 500 Japanese Words is a whole world of music in one book:

500 music words (not 100, not 320) across 10 chapters — music basics, Japanese traditional instruments, instruments of the world, singing and songs, sound words, rhythm and dance, music at school, concerts and listening, playing together, and Japanese songs and festival music Romaji for every single word, so any parent can read Japanese aloud with confidence A picture for every word — each illustration pairs a music motif with the word's first kana, so children learn Japanese letters while they learn words Free audio QR code: scan it to open the listening page and hear all 500 words in English and Japanese — a music book should be heard, not just read! Only-in-Japan music words you won't find in other books: shamisen and shakuhachi, festival hayashi, kagura bells, Bon dance songs, and the Soran-bushi fishermen's song

Perfect for bilingual families, little musicians, and any child who wants to sing their day in Japanese.

Collect all 11 volumes: Vol. 1 Animals · Vol. 2 Festivals · Vol. 3 Seasons · Vol. 4 Vehicles · Vol. 5 Food · Vol. 6 Town · Vol. 7 Daily Life · Vol. 8 Nature · Vol. 9 School · Vol. 10 Play & Friends · Vol. 11 Music