The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily  •  Dino Buzzati LITERATURE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 148 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A witty account of a forgotten chapter of Sicilian history, first published in 1947. Buzzati draws on local folklore and his experience as a journalist to write fantasy with the immediacy of a newspaper story. For ages 8 to 12, although adults will also appreciate the Orwellian allegory of power and corruption. Lemony Snicket declares the work to be his favorite children's book. (ITL563, $18.95)
Berlitz Kids Italian Language Pack  •  Berlitz Multimedia LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  2003 •  PAPER • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) This Italian language set, all packed in a red-handled box, includes a 64-page storybook, flashcards, a 200-word picture dictionary, audio CD, parent's guide and certificate. For kids ages 4 to 8. (ITL270, $26.95)
Italy, the People  •  Greg Nickles CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A vibrant and informative cultural portrait of the Italian people, both northern and southern, well illustrated with color photographs and filled with interesting facts and information. A wonderful introduction to the country for middle schoolers and the entire family. (ITL335, $7.95)
Kids Italian Picture Dictionary  •  Inc. Berlitz International LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  2004 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) 1,000 words central to a child's everyday life -- animals, flowers, people, colors, numbers and activities -- teach even the youngest readers Italian. Each word is illustrated and accompanied by a phonetic transcription and phrase. (ITL449, $12.95)