Summer with Grandpa - Un’estate con il nonno: An Italian English bilingual children's book (Italian Bilingual Books - Fostering Creativity in Kids)

A high-quality bilingual children's story in Italian and English, illustrated with watercolor paintings, ideal for bilingual families and kids who learn Italiano or Inglese as a second language. The book has been translated by Martina Pelagallo, a professional translator with extensive experience in translating movies, series, and books, including the children's book “Josh the Baby Otter”. Stefania Basset (Ph.D. in English literature), who co-translated “Rêves Amaires” by Maryse Condé and the work of American Pulitzer-prize poet Rita Dove for “La Repubblica”, did the proofreading. The book has 36 pages, above the industry standard of 32 pages, and 18-page spreads as an eBook on the Kindle app. Complimentary activities and lesson plans can be downloaded on the author's website.It’s summertime, and Marco, Luna, Daddy, and Mommy are traveling back to Grandpa’s island! This time of the year, family and friends come together from far and wide. Grandpa wishes to welcome them all with a big family meal and invites the kids to go fishing. Will they manage to catch enough fish for everyone?È estate e Marco, Luna, papà e mamma stanno tornando sull’isola del nonno! In questo periodo dell’anno, familiari e amici arrivano da lontano per riunirsi. Il nonno vuole dare il benvenuto a tutti con un grande pranzo di famiglia e invita i bambini a pescare. Riusciranno a prendere abbastanza pesce per tutti?Some key themes weaved in the ✓ Family and friends reunion✓ Ethnic diversity is seen within a family setting✓ Blended families✓ Love✓ Bicultural and bilingual children✓ Linguistic diversity represented✓ Inclusion (animals are also included)✓ Several opportunities to expand vocabulary in the target language(numbers, means of transport, family, and more)This book makes the perfect gift for little boys and girls who have loving relatives and friends living in different countries. It's also a great addition to the libraries of children who learn English and Italian, language teachers, librarians, and parents who raise bilingual and multilingual kids. Perfect for all children ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and up, depending on their fluency level in the target language. The use of large fonts and the choice of a white background for the text make it ideal for early readers.“Summer with Grandpa” is also available in several other bilingual editions. If you're reading this on amazon.de/.co.uk/.ca/.au/.it, etc, visit the .com / USA Amazon website and Goodreads for more reviews.