| Books are a great way to introduce younger children to a new adventure and get teens and tweens ready for a family trip to Italy. We’ve compiled a list of books about Italy and by Italian authors for children of various ages and with varying interests. What better why to begin a journey that a trip through literature? | ||
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| Gabriella's Song (Aladdin Picture Books)
by Candace Fleming $7.99 A great introduction to Venice for children aged 3-6. | The Authentic Story of Pinocchio of Tuscany
by Carlo Collodi $28.00 A trip to Italy warrants reading Pinocchio in the original. Ideal for kids aged 4-7. | Zoe Sophia's Scrapbook: An Adventure in Ven...
by Claudia Mauner $6.95 Children aged 6-9 will enjoy traveling to Venice with Zoe Sophia. |
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| Rome Antics
by David Macaulay $12.24 A great read for budding builders aged 6-10 whether they are traveling to Rome or just enjoy tinkering. | Roman Mysteries #1: Thieves of Ostia
by Caroline Lawrence Lawrence's Roman Mysteries series offers insight to life in Ancient Rome. Ideal for children aged 7-10. | The Story of the Romans (Yesterday's Classi...
by H. A. Guerber $12.55 History made readable for kids aged 8-11. |
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| Italian Folktales
by Italo Calvino $16.50 Calvino may be conventional but he isn’t easily brushed aside. A great book to read out loud to children aged 8–12 that enjoy ... | Aldabra, The Tortoise Who Loved Shakespeare
by Silvana Gandolfi This story set in Venice is perfect for kids aged 10-14 with a vivid imagination. | Heart: A School-Boy's Journal
by Edmondo De Amicis $18.77 While this book was written in a different time the message is apropos. Ideal for kids aged 10-14. |
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