Basic Words in Italian - Parole di base in italiano - Volume 1: Bilingual Picture Book with Phonetic

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.

• 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!

• 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.

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!)