Abstract
This is a guide to the full set of 16-level APRICOT's Springboard Readers, which is advertised in Japan as "picture books read among Australia elementary school children in a literacy program." The three characteristics of this series (128 little books) are as follows: 1) Although there are many levels, all books are of the same make: 16-page pamphlets with either full-color illustrations for fictional stories, or color photos for nonfiction. 2) These books are for children of all races, including the handicapped like people using wheelchairs or hearing aids: Reflecting the Australian society of diverse cultures, some of the illustrations and photographs show not only white people and Aboriginals but also many people of oriental origins. 3) As Australian graded readers, many books deal with Australian things, especially animals native to the large country: Interestingly, the protagonists of some animal stories are kangaroos, koalas, wombats, emus, platypuses and crocodiles, all of which are also dealt in nonfictional counterparts. Compared with other ordinary graded readers, these Australian stories written for the series might be more humorous but rather monotonous with no unexpected endings. However, the Springboard readers can be recommended to those who are interested in Australia and want to go there someday.
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