Yumi Boutwell

Japanese Reader Collection Volume 2: Momotaro, the Peach Boy - Japanese Reader Collection Yumi Boutwell

Publisher Marketing: Read Real Japanese with Free MP3s ** Recommended for Beginners of Japanese ** Read the most famous Japanese fairy tale in real Japanese! Every line and every word is explained and defined. BONUS! We are also including the entire Usagi to Kame story (The Tortoise and the Hare) also with every word explained and defined. MP3s Included at no extra charge are two MP3s of both stories. One is read at the normal speed and the other at a slow, easy to follow speed. You will find the link to download the MP3s on the last page. THE STORY Momotaro is a boy born from a peach (momo) who grows up to be a strong, brave man. Oni (ogres) are attacking the village. The villagers beg their hero, Momotaro, to purge their lands of the evil Oni. He sets off with aid from three unusual allies. Usagi to Kame (The Tortoise and the Hare) is about... well, you know. ABOUT THIS BOOK This book contains several versions of both stories. First, we have the story broken down line by line with every vocabulary word defined and explained. Next, we go through major grammatical patterns found in the story. After that, read the story with no English and in natural Japanese (kanji with furigana included). Lastly, we are including a simple English translation, which should be avoided until you are sure you understand the story or find it too difficult to figure out on your own. You may want to try to read the story either in natural Japanese first. Or if you are a beginner, it may be better to go through the vocabulary first. Any way you do it, this ebook offers several ways to read, listen, and learn. FOR BEGINNERS Momotaro is designed for those new to Japanese. We recommend learning hiragana first, but we are also including romaji so you can be sure you are reading with the correct pronunciation. Contributor Bio:  Boutwell, Clay Clay Boutwell has been a leader in creating quality Japanese language instructional materials for over a decade. His company produces software for mobile devices, downloadable readers and study guides for PCs and Macs, as well as books. In addition, he manages two popular websites for learning Japanese. Contributor Bio:  Boutwell, Yumi Clay Boutwell has been a leader in creating quality Japanese language instructional materials for over a decade. His company produces software for mobile devices, downloadable readers and study guides for PCs and Macs, as well as books. In addition, he manages two popular websites for learning Japanese. Contributor Bio:  Martin, Cj CJ Martin, originally from Florida, spent several years in Japan learning the language and soaking up the culture. Many of his stories draw from this experience. The Tanaka series of short stories and novels explore one Japanese man's desire to protect his family and end the cycle of violence prompted by a group of revenge-minded yakuza. Betrayal, murder, timeless friendship, and family secrets abound, delving deep into Tanaka's past. Tanaka, Sons of Redemption is due out Summer 2012. The Temporal is a supernatural thriller about a group of people with special, almost super-hero abilities, and a dark group of creatures called the Nephloc. Book two of the Temporal series, The List of the Temporal, is expected to be released Fall 2012. Please visit http: //www. CJMartinBooks.com for updates. Please contact the author at cj@kotobainc.com or visit his blog at: http: //cjmartinbooks.com Your comments and questions are most welcome.