An adventurous story of two cats who call the ancient monuments of Rome their home. Follow Octavia and Julius in their tour of the best-loved sights of the Eternal City, with stops at the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, and the famed Mouth of Truth. Discover more about Rome and the sights mentioned in the story in the informative section at the end of the book. Use the location map to plan your own walking tour of Rome to see all the sights visited by the two cats and engage young children with a treasure hunt in the heart of Rome. The text in Italian with English translation on every page will help Italian language students learn new words and practice their reading skills. Those who love animals will enjoy this entertaining little adventure where two kittens are the bold protagonists. Parents and educators seeking an entertaining way to introduce the subjects of travel, history, archeology, and geography can use the book as a great starting point for further research. Travelers with children can use the book as an introduction to the sights of Rome and as a simplified guide to explain the city to little ones. The map at the end of the book visually explains the route followed by the two cats in the story and can be used for a walking tour of the city of Rome. Fully illustrated. Large print. Ages: 3+

Create extra excitement for the arrival of Christmas Day and learn Italian words and numbers with this Christmas countdown coloring book

As your child counts down the days until Christmas, he will learn one Italian word and one number each day as he colors 24 pictures, one for each of the first 24 days of December.
The simple yet cheerful images will keep little hands busy and entertained.

Bilingual: Italian and English text
Ages: 3-6

Experience everyday life and traditions of Italy with five fun stories. Stroll in the grandiose Royal Palace of Caserta, stargaze next to Pisa's leaning tower, experience the excitement of Siena's Palio, get a glimpse of the Opera in Milan, and relive medieval traditions in picturesque Assisi. The map at the end of the book will help the reader locate the places mentioned in the stories. Each story is written both in Italian and English for easy comprehension. Suitable for both bedtime reading and Italian language classes. Ages: 5+

Bring back childhood memories or create new ones with this fun collection of over 20 traditional Italian Nursery Rhymes. The book includes nursery rhymes, children's songs and tongue twisters, each one followed by the English translation. Included are also notes and instructions on how to play, and colorful illustrations. Large print suitable for young readers. Ages: 0-8

Be inspired by a little girl's determination to both help her father and fulfill her dream of painting. Get to know Artemisia Gentileschi, Italian painter and brave artist, who managed to break the barriers of her time and excel in an all male profession. Introduce young readers to the Italian way of life in the 17th century and to some of the great artists who lived and worked during Artemisia's times. Text in Italian and English, suitable for beginners and intermediate language students. Fully illustrated. Historical notes included. Ages: 5+

A book for language students and anyone interested in Italian culture and traditions

Practice Italian while learning all about one of the oldest traditions still alive in Italy.
Colorful illustrations and text in Italian and English will make learning fun for students of all ages.
Use as an introduction to Italian language and traditions, as school activity and language practice for College students and travelers.

The book includes:
- how Carnival started
- where the most famous shows and parades are
- what the traditional costumes look like
- how to make a delicious Carnival treat easily at home
- a map of Italy that shows the locations mentioned in the book
- five pages of language activities
- many colorful illustrations
- several pages with large print suitable for young readers.

Bilingual book: Italian text with English translation.
Language level: Intermediate

Introduce children to the Italian language at to one of the most amazing historical figures, Marco Polo.

The book starts with a charming story about young Marco Polo, with color illustrations and text in two languages (Italian and English).

At the end of the story, to illustrate Marco Polo's achievements, are:

-A map that shows Marco Polo's journey
-Historical Notes highlighting Marco Polo's life milestones

To reinforce language understanding, readers have:

-Five pages of language activities, and
-A small dictionary with all the key-words found in the story.

Large print suitable for young readers.
Ages: 0-8