Welcome to Japan — DK Publishing

Find out all about Japan with this nonfiction reading book for children.

Packed full of fun facts, DK's Welcome to Japan reader will make learning to read fun and engaging for kids. Children will discover all about Japanese calligraphy, what the cherry blossom festival is, and how tall Mount Fuji is, as well as information about the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. These amazing facts are paired with incredible images of the Japanese landscape, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read.

Welcome to Japan is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to learn to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read.

DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. Welcome to Japan covers a topic that will inspire kids to travel the world and educate them on different cultures. With this subject growing in popularity due to the 2020 Olympics, this title encourages reading for pleasure, which is linked to improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self-confidence.