: Counts from one to ten using characters, places, and events from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
: The essential history of pizza, told by a charming Italian girl who lives in Pienza and whose favorite food is . . . well, you can guess it―pizza. Life in Pienza is pretty old-fashioned, and our young narrator knows everyone on the street and at the market by name. Her grandmother, of course, makes pizza by hand and teaches her how to make it too. While children will love the vibrant illustrations and simple story, adults will be riveted by the history and challenged by the bilingual text―for what good is a history of pizza in English only? Read the Italian out loud―chiudo gli occhi e respiro il suo caldo profumo e il suo sapore―to prepare yourself for homemade pizza of your own (recipe included).
Nonna Tell Me a Story: Lidia's Christmas Kitchen: America's favorite Italian-American cook, Lidia Bastianich, shares the story of the Christmases she used to celebrate in Italy with her five grandchildren. When Lidia was a child, she spent Christmas with her grandparents, where she learned to cook with her Nonna Rosa by preparing food in their smokehouse and kitchen. Lidia and her brother would also find a big beautiful juniper bush to cut down for their holiday tree. And they made their own holiday decorations with nuts, berries, and herbs they collected for their meals. This delightful picture book is filled with the story of Lidia's Christmas traditions, delicious recipes, and decorating ideas all perfected over the years by Lidia and her family.
Let's Go to Italy!: Whether you’re fascinated by the history of Pompeii or would simply be happy with a big scoop of tasty gelato, dive into the wonders of Italy. Join us as we travel across the beautiful country―pick up some Italian phrases to order your favorite dishes when you go on holiday, learn about all of the brave heroes and clever inventors in Italian history, and find out about the origins of the most delicious food you can find on the planet. From the Dolomites in the north, to Mount Etna in Sicily, Let’s go to Italy! invites you to come along and explore the food, culture, history, and geography of this incredible country.
[Mama Traveler Recommended!] A Spider Goes to Italy (A Spider's Travels - Book Series): This is the first children's book in a series about an adorable traveling spider and his big dreams to see the world. Send your children on a vivid journey of Italy, through the eyes of this passionately, curious spider. This book will draw your child in, with beautiful words and brilliantly playful hand-drawn watercolors. Through this book your child will experience Italian culture, friends and fun and will be inspired and encouraged to follow their hearts and live out their dreams.The perfect book for children of all ages and reading levels.
Don Gateau: the Three-Legged Cat of Seborga: Set in the Mediterranean town of Seborga, Italy, Don Gateau is the story of a feral, white and orange cat who, one day—curious to see an artist painting on her balcony—takes a leap too far. His resulting fall and injury solidify the bond between artist and feline. Healed by the local doctor, Don Gateau (Sir Pastry with Cream) trades his nomadic life for “a name and a home.” Told in enchanting verse, this elegant tale brings a reassuring tenderness to the mishaps of life, in which love and acceptance have the power to transform. Don Gateau was inspired by the very real, forever curious cat who wandered into artist and illustrator Linda McCluskey’s life, and eventually came to stay. It’s still uncertain who saved who.
Rome: A Book of Days (Hello, World): Hello, Rome! This board book series pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of the iconic art, architecture, food, and culture of cities around the world. Both children and adults continue to love these hip and charming books! In Rome you can learn about the days of the week while discovering the city: enjoy delicious gelato on Tuesday, ride your scooters past the Colosseum on Thursday, and visit St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday.
Let's Visit Rome!: Adventures of Bella & Harry: Join sibling Chihuahuas, Bella and Harry, as they travel to Rome and see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and other sites. Along the way, local cuisine (such as spaghetti and meatballs) and basic Italian words are introduced to the reader. The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a picture book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry and their family, who travel the world exploring the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities.
The Kids Who Travel the World: Rome: Join two adventurous sisters as they travel the world, learning new things. On this trip, they take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Rome, Italy! Explore the city with them, visiting all the must-see landmarks in Italy's capital.
KeeKee's Big Adventures in Rome, Italy: Adventurers…climb aboard for a fun-filled adventure in—Mamma mia!—Rome, Italy. Join KeeKee, the globe-trotting calico kitty, and Alfredo, the Gladiator Dog, as they zip across Italy’s capital city seeing the historic sights, from the Colosseum to the Sistine Chapel, and enjoying Rome’s delicious cuisine, from pizza to gelato.
Join Me on a Journey to Rome: A Children's True Book about Rome: Take a magical trip to Rome with this fun and educational book for young children! Explore the Eternal City through vibrant illustrations and simple, engaging text that introduces young readers to the famous landmarks, delicious cuisine, and rich culture of Rome. From exploring the Colosseum to finding the best Italian pizza, this book is the perfect introduction to travel and learning about the world. Join Me on a Journey to Rome and discover the wonders of this exciting city!
A Day in Rome: A Young Explorer Travel Guide to Rome (City Explorer): What could you see if you had a day in Rome? Photojournalist Tim is thrilled to check out this impressive city. Armed with his camera and his handy researcher Rosa, he is ready for an adventure! Starting at Vatican City, Tim soaks in the marvels of Rome! Saint Peter’s Basilica, bubbling fountains, and rich pasta… There are exciting landmarks and delicious treats around every corner. If he gets confused, fact-checking guru Rosa is there to provide insight and guidance. You can’t find a better world-traveling team!
Dodsworth in Rome (A Dodsworth Book): Dodsworth makes his Green Light Reader debut! Independent Level 3 readers will enjoy scootering through Italy and four easy-to-read chapters with Dodsworth and one very mischievous duck. The amusing antics include a pizza-throwing contest, “borrowing” coins from the world’s most famous fountain, and almost repainting the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel!
Agrippina "Atrocious and Ferocious" (The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Dastardly Dames): Ambitious Roman empress Agrippina murdered and married her way to the throne—and to being declared a goddess. She made many enemies, including her own son. But was she really all that atrocious? Gorgeous illustrations and an intelligent, evocative story bring to life a real dastardly dame whose lust for power lost her the love of her people, and eventually, her life.
Mission Rome: A Scavenger Hunt Adventure (Travel Guide For Kids): Headed to Rome with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the Eternal City? Then you've come to the right place! Mission Rome takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Rome, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together. Say 'arrivederci' to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say 'buon giorno!' to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums!) as you discover the wonders of Rome as a family.
Where Is the Colosseum?: A marvel of engineering that proclaimed the might of the Emperor of Ancient Rome. The Emperor Titus opened the enormous Colosseum in AD 80 to host 100 days of games, and it will astound readers to learn what the ancient Romans found entertaining. Over 50,000 screaming fans watched gladiators battling each other to the death, men fighting exotic wild beasts, and even mock sea battles with warships floating on an arena floor flooded with water. By AD 476 the Roman Empire had fallen, and yet the ruins of the Colosseum remain a world-famous landmark of an unforgettable time.
Eyewitness Ancient Rome: Discover One of History's Greatest Civilizations: From Roman emperors and gods and goddesses to soldiers and gladiators, step into the exciting world of ancient Rome. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness: Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artifacts and detailed illustrations will help you to learn all about the time of ancient Rome, from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum.
Rome In Spectacular Cross-Section: Million-copy best-selling creator of the "Incredible Cross-Sections" series now brings his talent to a new challenge: Ancient Rome. "Rome in a Day" is set in 128 AD, on a festival day and follows one day in the life of a father and his 9-year-old son, Titus Cotta Maximus, as they spend a public holiday together in ancient Rome. Spend the day with father and son as they awake and breakfast in their home; make their way down to the busy streets; follow the procession to the Temple of Jupiter; take in the game at the Colosseum; conduct some family business at the busy docks; relax at the Baths of Trajan; and watch the races at the Circus Maximus before returning home at the end of the evening. A very full day!
Ultimate Sticker Book: Ancient Rome: Meet the gods, goddesses, and people of Ancient Rome, in DK's amazing Ancient Rome Ultimate Sticker Book , with more than 250 reusable stickers. Take a trip back in time to the world of Ancient Rome and learn what armour Roman soldiers wore to protect themselves, how the gladiators fought in the Colosseum, and what would have been on the table at a Roman banquet. Create a market scene with the colourful stickers and take the quiz to test your knowledge. Fact filled and packed with reusable stickers, Ancient Rome Ultimate Sticker Book is one that children will pick up time and time again.
Classical Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome: Travel back in time to see what life was like in ancient Greece and Rome while having fun with hands-on activities such as making a star gazer; chiseling a clay tablet; weaving Roman sandals; making a Greek mosaic; creating Roman jewelry; throwing Greek pottery; casting a vote in a Roman-style election; and much more. Learn how these civilizations contributed to our present-day world by participating in art, math, cooking, science, and geography activities. Interesting facts and trivia are included throughout. Helpful illustrations explain project steps.
Lost in Rome (mix): When Lucy heads to Rome for the summer, she’s is in for pizza, pasta, and a little amore in this M!X novel from the author of Lost in London. Lucia “Lucy” Rossi thought she was going to be a camp counselor for the summer, but, thanks to a very fortunate twist, she ends up in Rome, Italy, helping out at her aunt’s restaurant, Amore Pizzeria. Lucy can’t wait to see some ruins, eat all the gelato she can, and maybe say a few buongiornos to some cute Italian boys.
Children's Books about Florence
Pippo the Fool: Was Pippo the Fool really Pippo the Genius? The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence was a marvel of art, architecture, and engineering. But it lacked a finishing ornament, a crown--a dome! The city fathers had a solution: to invite the finest masters to compete for the chance to design a dome. The rumors of this contest reached the ears of Filippo Brunelleschi, better known in Florence as Pippo the Fool. As soon as he heard about the contest, Pippo knew it was the chance he had been waiting for. "If I can win the contest, I will finally lose that nickname once and for all!" This book tells the story of the construction of an architectural masterpiece--Brunelleschi's Dome. Tracey E. Fern depicts Pippo's prickly personality with humor and warmth, and Pau Estrada's richly detailed illustrations bring Renaissance Florence to life. An excellent way to introduce kids to an important moment in Western engineering and history.
Let's Visit Florence!: Adventures of Bella & Harry: Join sibling Chihuahuas, Bella and Harry, as they travel to Florence and visit the Piazza del Duomo, Accademia Gallery, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Arno River and other beautiful places. Take a day trip to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Along the way, sample local cuisine and learn basic Italian phrases. The Adventures of Bella and Harry picture book series chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella and her little brother Harry, who travel the world exploring the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities.
Join Me on a Journey to Florence!: A Child's First Travel Guide: Take a magical trip to Florence with this fun and educational book for young children! Explore the "Jewel of the Renaissance" through vibrant illustrations and simple, engaging text that introduces young readers to the famous landmarks, delicious cuisine, and rich culture of Florence. From visiting the Rialto Bridge to eating gelato, this book is the perfect introduction to travel and learning about the world. Join Me on a Journey to Florence and discover the wonders of this beautiful city!
Mission Florence: A Scavenger Hunt Adventure (Travel Book For Kids): Headed to Florence with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience this Tuscan treasure? Then you've come to the right place! Mission Florence takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Florence, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together. Say “arrivederci” to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say “buon giorno!” to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums!) as you discover the wonders of Florence as a family.
Children's Books about Venice
[Mama Traveler Recommended!] Gabriella's Song: In the streets and canals of Venice, Gabriella can hear nothing but sweet music. The drying laundry goes slap-slap, the church bells go ting-aling-ling, and the lire go jing-aling-ling. Soon, Gabriella is humming her way through town -- and everyone hears her song! Some find it sad, others smile when they hear it -- but none can forget the beautiful melody. Before long, a certain struggling composer is inspired by Gabriella's song -- and a beautiful symphony is born.
Ciao, Sandro!: Follow the adventures of a lovable Venetian dog as he explores the streets and canals of his beloved city on a special mission. Meet Sandro! As the loyal first mate to gondolier Nicola, Sandro knows everything about his home, the beautiful city of Venice. Sandro and Nicola go everywhere together. But today, Sandro is venturing out on his own for the first time. He is on a very important secret mission! What is Sandro up to? And what friends will he meet along the way? This charming story from Steven Varni and Luciano Lozano follows a dog-about-town (based on a real canine!) on a journey to a heartwarming surprise—teaching young readers all about Venice as he goes! The book includes a glossary of Italian words and a pronunciation guide.
[Mama Traveler Recommended!] This Is Venice (This Is...travel): On the heels of the runaway bestsellers This is New York and This is Paris, Universe is pleased to reissue another title from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel series. Like the other Sasek classics, This is Venice is a facsimile edition of his original book from the 1960s and is still timely and current in every way. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is...Today" page at the back of the book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, makes for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember this book from their childhood. This is Venice, first published in 1961, presents indelible impressions of romantic, watery Venice, where under a brilliant blue sky Sasek the gondolier navigates the winding canals to visit such famous and glorious landmarks as the Palazzo Grassi, Piazza San Marco, Doges Palace, and the Accademia di Belle Arti.
: Join sibling Chihuahuas, Bella & Harry, as they travel to Venice and explore Saint Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and take a ride in a gondola. Along the way, local cuisine (such as gelato) and basic Italian phrases are introduced to the reader. The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a picture book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry and their family, who travel the world exploring the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities.
Join me on a Journey to Venice: Take a magical trip to Venice with this fun and educational book for young children! Explore the floating city through vibrant illustrations and simple, engaging text that introduces young readers to the famous landmarks, delicious cuisine, and rich culture of Venice. From taking a gondola ride to eating gelato, this book is the perfect introduction to travel and learning about the world. Join Me on a Journey to Venice and discover the wonders of this exciting city!
Mimi & Piggy’s Adventure In Venice: Mimi and Piggy have always dreamed of visiting Venice. The canals, the history, the food! When at last they get their chance to visit, it’s the adventure of a lifetime for them. But their adventure goes off track when the two best friends become separated in this bustling, unfamiliar city. Will Mimi find her way back to Piggy in time to save their special trip? This is a fun travel story illustrated with adorable art that’s full of color and detail. Reading it will have your mouth watering and make you want to plan your own trip to this city of dreams.
Zoe Sophia’s Scrapbook: An Adventure in Venice: Adventurous Zoe Sophia and her dog, Mickey, embark on a whirlwind trip to Venice to visit her great aunt Dorothy Pomander. During her stay, Zoe Sophia sees the sites, explores the city and bonds with her wonderful, quirky aunt. Featuring fun, vibrant watercolor illustrations, this engaging scrapbook captures the landscape of Venice and the importance of loving relationships.
Olivia Goes to Venice: In her first brand new adventure in three years, Olivia takes her discerning eye for style to beautiful Venice on a family vacation that involves dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco, gorging on gelato, and barely staying afloat in a gondola.
Venice: A 3D Keepsake Cityscape (Panorama Pops): Nostalgic for gondolas? Hoping to visit Italy someday? A lovely, cut-paper, accordion-fold novelty illustrated by Sarah McMenemy invites you to tour twelve of Venice’s most famous sites.
The Treasures of Venice: Pop-Up: Discovering the city through the magic of pop-ups. The marvels of Venice, a magical city suspended like a dream between water and sky...For children, Venice is a Wunderkammer in the literal sense of the term, full of surprises. As they venture into this world of magic, we watch their eyes fill with wonder. This is the first attempt in the world to reproduce the city in a pop-up book for children, taking them on a fascinating tour of its most famous monuments, described in simple but never banal words. The monuments illustrated in the book: Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Basilica, Ca’ d’Oro, Doge’s Palace, Santa Maria della Salute, Gran Teatro la Fenice.
Pansy in Venice: The Mystery of the Missing Parrot: In the third episode of the Pansy the Poodle Mystery Series of classic children's books, the fluffy chocolate poodle and her best human friend Avery are called to Venice, Italy, to help find a very important parrot. The beautiful bird, Penelope, is the beloved companion of the city's greatest glass blower. Traveling by speedboat, gondola, and their own six feet, Pansy and Avery follow a mysterious trail of ruby-tipped feathers all the way to a fancy costume ball.
Vendela in Venice: Vendela has long been fascinated by Venice, where the streets are canals, the cars are boats, and the houses are palaces. Finally her father takes her on a special spring trip to the city, which turns out to be every bit as fairy-tale-like as he has promised. Vendela visits her special friends, the four golden horses in St. Mark's Basilica. She hunts winged lions, meets a terrible dragon, and explores colorful candy stores and samples almond-syrup milk. But there are more floods in Venice every year. Will it still be there when Vendela grows up? As did Linnea in Monet's Garden, Vendela in Venice offers a wonderful introduction to the excitement of travel, art, and culture. Inga-Karin Eriksson's lovingly detailed illustrations of Venice will fire the imaginations of young readers and their parents whether they read the book at home or take it along on a trip to Italy.
Postcards from Venice (mix): Skyler is in for a summer of adventure in Venice, Italy, as she pursues a dream opportunity in this hilarious MIX novel that's a companion to The BFF Bucket List.
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