About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to nurture a child's global curiosity or celebrate a family connection to Japanese culture. It is an ideal choice for parents seeking to introduce a second language in a low pressure, playful way that feels like a game rather than a lesson. By using familiar objects like ice cream and crayons, the book grounds the new vocabulary in a toddler's everyday world. The book focuses on the building blocks of Japanese counting, featuring vibrant illustrations and clear linguistic guides including Hiragana and Furigana. This helps bridge the gap between simple counting and cultural literacy. It is perfectly suited for preschoolers who are mastering their numbers and will feel a great sense of pride as they learn to say them in a brand new way. It is a gentle, encouraging introduction to the beauty of multilingualism.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on early childhood numeracy and language acquisition.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler who is currently obsessed with counting everything they see and is ready to expand their horizons. It is also perfect for a child in a biracial or Japanese-American household looking for a simple entry point into heritage language learning.
