Japanese Graded Readers: Level 1, Vol. 1 w/ Audio CD

"The Japanese Graded Reader series meets the need of the learners of Japanese who want to learn and enjoy reading/listening in Japanese.
Each reader is written and edited with care to every detail so you can enjoy reading and absorb tons of Japanese without a dictionary.

-Five levels for the beginning to intermediate learners. Ranges from folk tales, fiction, biographies, history, and culture.
-Every kanji has its reading printed next to it, and also every katakana up to Level 3.
-Vocabulary and grammar are controlled throughout.
-Vocabulary outside the control list are made clear through paraphrasing and/or illustrations.
-CD recording with sound effects makes reading, listening and shadowing much fun.

This is the first half of our beginner level textbook series featuring 400 to 1,500 characters and 350 vocabulary words per volume using only desu/masu forms.
The vocabulary and grammar used are the same as that in Level 0, but the stories in Level 1 are slightly longer. (Includes 5 volumes and 1 audio CD) ①A Little Girl／②A Tale of Hachi／③John goes to Japan ／④Urashima Taro／⑤Funny Stories"