About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses curiosity about their family heritage, asks about the world beyond their neighborhood, or is preparing for an upcoming international trip. It serves as a colorful, low-pressure introduction to global citizenship for elementary-aged children who are beginning to notice cultural differences and similarities in daily life. The book explores Italy through a multi-sensory lens, covering everything from the Colosseum and Renaissance art to the importance of family meals and the national passion for soccer. By using a travel guide format, it encourages a sense of wonder and respect for different ways of living. It is a perfect choice for building cultural literacy and encouraging an adventurous spirit in young readers who are ready to look beyond their own borders.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and neutral. It focuses on the positive aspects of Italian culture and geography without delving into political or social complexities. It is a straightforward, celebratory look at a nation.
Ideal Reader
A second or third grader who has just discovered they have an Italian last name, a child who loves "The Great British Bake Off" and wants to know more about food, or a student who is about to take their first long-haul flight.
