Japanese Picture Dictionary (Kids Picture Dictionary) (English and Japanese Edition) [Paperback]

Berlitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2008 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Kids Picture Dictionary

Containing over 1,000 words and phrases, these brand new Picture Dictionaries are the perfect way to engage young children in a new language. Each essential word is accompanied by a translation, simple sentence and also a colourful illustration to visually aid understanding. Throughout the book children will meet wonderful characters in all sorts of fun situations to keep them entertained and make it really easy to learn the key words and phrases. The book is also accompanied by an audio CD containing recordings of the words and their translations, to aid accurate pronunciation.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Berlitz Publishing; 1 Pap/Com edition (July 15, 2008)
• Language: English, Japanese
• ISBN-10: 9812684360
• ISBN-13: 978-9812684363
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A colorful book even adults would enjoy., January 2, 2012

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This review is from: Japanese Picture Dictionary (Kids Picture Dictionary) (English and Japanese Edition) (Paperback)

I got this book for my son (along with a few others) as he wants to learn Japanese. Looking through it with him is a fun activity. The hiragana line up with the English sounds we read. The words are used in a sentence so one can get used to the grammar as well. The images help gel the sentence with the hiragana. There is even a glossary of words in the back in English with a few simple phrases one would need if visiting Japan. It is more for young kids but adults would get some benefit from it. I know I would have liked it and found it useful in college when I went and lived in Japan for a few months.

3.0 out of 5 stars Where was the Japanese editor on this book?!, January 30, 2012

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This review is from: Japanese Picture Dictionary (Kids Picture Dictionary) (English and Japanese Edition) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my daughter, who wants to learn Japanese, because I have the same book in French and the pictures are adorable and the book is just for fun--it's not exactly a textbook for learning the language. This Japanese version is also quite cute, fun illustrations and easy to read. The problem with the book, however, is the publishers obviously did not bother to find a Japanese editor to review it before it went to publication! There are grammatical and syntax errors all over the place. How do I know? My mother is Japanese, and she couldn't stop laughing! One sentence that is supposed to translate into "My grandmother likes to bake" actually says, "My grandmother likes to burn things." And other sentences are just plain silly. When would one ever need to say, "The goat is standing on the top of the island"? Now when we need a good laugh, we reach for this book.