Captivating the attention of a child takes a lot more than most parents can imagine. Deciding to go on a European vacation while traveling with young children takes plenty of patience and work. Using interesting tools such as colorful and imaginative stories to teach children about the world beyond their home is the first step towards opening their minds about different cultures. Ciao Bambino!: A Child’s Tour of Italy (Paperback; 36 pages; $14.25), is a fascinating book targeted at children 3-7 years old.
Author Dana Troncatty Leahy wrote this fictional, illustrated book full of Italian culture from the inspiration of her two children, who are curious about the world around them. Ciao Bambino! introduces children to a young boy and his teddy bear as they embark on an adventurous tour of Italy. The book serves as a scrapbook and an educational guide to twenty-five Italian words, which are taught throughout the child’s voyage.
Children and adults alike will enjoy the captivating watercolor illustrations that are provided on each page. This engaging book allows parents to introduce travel, foreign countries and foreign language to their children during their most impressionable years. You can purchase a signed and personalized copy at www.ciaobambinobooks.com.
By Angela Ambrosini-Haliski