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I have co-authored 9 picture book activity books with Mari Nakamura that will be released on 27th September, 2017.
These books are closely linked to the series of 9 picture books published by mpi Phonics.
The artwork in the activity books was produced by the same illustrators who illustrated each picture book so the artwork, storyline and text are all preserved and developed in the activity books.
The activities focus on the 21st century skill set and active learning for young leanrners of English and there are hundred of many original activities, such as creating a turtle shell, designing a snake, racing to collect the missing five little ducks, tracking to the end of long milkshake straws, observing nature and everyday surroundings and self-expression. The activities are in English but the instructions are in English and Japanese.
Orders can be made here:
How can the shapes help the family of bears visit Grandma?
Children can enjoy seeing the bears' adventure and the objects made by the shapes in this new picture book that I co-authored with Mari Nakamura (illustrated by Chiiko Watanabe and published by mpi).
The book can be used by parents or teachers for children to learn the names for shapes and enjoy making their own pictures from shapes.
The book includes a CD with narration, rhythm reading and song and can be ordered on these links:
I wrote the newly released picture book for young learners "Can We Be Friends?" (published by mpi and illustrated by Fumie Maejima) together with Mari Nakamura.
It is the story of a friendship between a cat and turtle. Can they be friends even though the things they can do are quite different?
Children will enjoy trying out the actions illustrated in the book and following the friendship between the cat and turtle as it develops. It can help young learners of English to understand how to use the "I can.." and "I can't..." structures and can be used as a basis for many classroom activities if used for teaching.
The book includes a CD with narration of the story, rhythm reading and a song.
Available from Amazon Japan or mpi
My latest book, Four Seasons on the Farm, hot off the press!
I tried to capture the joy of the four seasons in the countryside seen through the eyes of children. Chiharu Ban made some beautiful illustrations for the story. This book is in Stage 5 of the Worldwide Kids materials produced by Benesse and includes a CD and animated DVD of the story.
http://www.benesse.co.jp/wk/navigator/stage5/