A period of rapid growth in social interaction skills
"First Conversation Practice Book" to Transform the Language Habits of Children Ages 5-9

Ages 5-9 is the time when children begin to develop social skills through cooperation and competition with their peers.
As your ability to understand other people's positions and accept rules grows, you will gradually be able to express your feelings in words and understand the feelings of others.
The way a child speaks during this period becomes an important starting point for determining the kind of relationships they will have with people in the future.
"Change It, Change It, Sharp, Sharp Ugly Words" is a practical practice book that goes beyond simply informing children of the importance of language habits, and helps them change their speech patterns and develop their own language habits.
It contains specific examples of common conflict situations that children experience in their daily lives, such as when they argue with a friend because their opinion differs, when they are upset because a friend does not keep a promise, or when they make a mistake and are teased, as well as various moments that children can encounter in social contexts, such as when waiting in line at a store or receiving a gift they do not like.
This book presents 'nice words' that can be used in place of the 'ugly words' that children are prone to saying in such situations, and guides them to learn the language of empathy and emotional expression, one by one.
For example, instead of shouting, “Liar!” when a friend breaks a promise, suggest expressing your feelings honestly by saying, “I’m so upset.”

This book will serve as a starting point for children to develop strong language habits, helping them naturally acquire the power of words and the ability to convey their feelings through the experience of changing a single word in their daily lives, and to build warmer, healthier relationships.

How can I change my child's blunt speech and hurtful words?
Interactive Picture Books That Change Your Child's Speech

This book is not just for reading and understanding, but is an 'interactive picture book' in which children, books, and adults can participate together.
It's fine for children to read on their own, but if you read with an adult and ask questions like, "What would you say in this situation?", interaction will naturally occur, and children will reflect on their own language habits and think about better ways to express themselves.
You can practice appropriate speaking through various scenes that you can relate to in real life, and gradually build up your expressive skills through repetition like a game.

The back of the book also includes hand-eye coordination playful review activities such as line-finding, path-finding, and multiple-choice quizzes.
If you approach it like a game, asking yourself questions like, “Who can find the way faster?”, “What would be an ugly word in this situation?”, or “What could be a pretty word?”, you can enjoy it without feeling pressured and naturally expand your range of speech and expression.

If you're an adult who's ever watched a child blurt out whatever comes to mind, hurting their friends' feelings, or a child feeling frustrated because they don't know how to express their feelings... this book will provide practical answers.

10 Million Copies Sold! A Collaboration Between Japan's Leading Education Expert and Popular Illustrator

Takashi Saito, the general director of NHK's educational program "Let's Play in Japanese" and a professor at Meiji University's Faculty of Letters, is an authority in the fields of language education, body theory, and communication theory.
Based on numerous studies and extensive field experience, this book explains the core of speaking habits tailored to children ages 5-9 in warm and easy-to-understand language.

Popular illustrator Mizumaru Kawahara, who is loved both domestically and internationally for her series “Precious, Precious, You and Me Too,” has participated in the illustrations, increasing children’s immersion with cute and lively characters and interesting compositions.

This book is a companion book to the two authors' first collaborative work, "Find, Find Pretty Words, Ugly Words." By reading and using the two books together, you can naturally continue with the step-by-step speaking practice of choosing pretty words and changing ugly words into pretty words.
It is the optimal structure for systematically and enjoyably developing children's language habits.

Amazon Japan Reader Reviews

Reading to my child makes it much easier to understand than explaining it to them verbally! It's been a huge help.

-Trouble often arises between children due to strong language or strong expressions, but this book provided a good opportunity for children to think about the feelings of others.

-There are times when you have to say something that is contrary to your feelings, so it is helpful to learn what expressions to use in those situations.

-This is a book you can never go wrong with reading.
There are also corners designed like games so parents and children can enjoy themselves together.
Artist Mizumaru Kawahara's drawings are also really cool and touching.

-My child is really into this book these days.
This is a picture book that even adults can learn a lot from.
It's very helpful when choosing words.

-There are parts that will surprise even parents who read it.
This is a very good book that makes you reflect on whether you have unconsciously said hurtful things to others.

Nuri Curriculum Linkage

Communication area Listening and speaking Social relationship area Living together

Linkage with elementary school curriculum

Korean language 1st grade 2nd semester 1.
Tell me how you feel Korean 2nd grade 1st semester 7.
Speak with all your heart
Korean language 2nd grade 2nd semester 5.
Let's talk properly Korean language 3rd grade 2nd semester 5.
Let's talk properly