Inspire Early Bilingual Skills With Italian! Basic Words in Italian – Parole di Base in Italiano (Volume 1) is a cheerful, 40-page picture book that makes learning Italian effortless for young children — and fun for the grown-ups reading along. Each everyday word appears in English and Italian , and every Italian entry comes with an easy-to-read pronunciation key (e.g. gelato – jeh·LAH·toh ) so parents can guide little learners with confidence even if they’ve never studied Italian before. What’s Inside 50+ Essential Words Animals, colours, numbers, foods, weather, transport, and more — a perfect starter vocabulary. - Side-by-Side Layout The Italian word, its English meaning, and a lively illustration appear on the same page so children connect sound, text, and image instantly. - Phonetic Pronunciations Our child-friendly “Simple-Italian” system (the same one used in all Lingolora books) shows exactly where to place the stress and how every syllable sounds. - Vivid Artwork Full-colour, storybook-style pictures (think gelato swirls and a bright arcobaleno rainbow) keep toddlers turning pages and pointing out favourites. - Interactive Fun Practise saying the words together — watch their grin when they master ciao! or count to dieci! Who Is This Book For? English-speaking families eager to give kids a head start in another language. - Bilingual households wanting a playful refresher that grandparents can join in on. - Teachers & caregivers looking for a quick circle-time resource. - Travellers preparing for an Italian holiday — master ciao, arrivederci, grazie before you land! Perfect for ages 2-5 , but the clear phonetics mean older siblings (and curious adults) can jump in too. Part of the Lingolora Language Learners Series Pair this Volume 1 with our Italian Volume 2 or explore our Spanish, French, and German editions — the format and pronunciation guides stay consistent, so switching languages is simple. Begin your child’s Italian adventure today with this bright, beginner-friendly book. Iniziamo a imparare l’italiano! (Let’s start learning Italian!)