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Travel for Kids: Italy fun things to do with kids in Italy "All over Italy, people were friendly, especially to kids. My kids loved it when waiters treated them like real people and tried out their English on them," writes a friend. Italy is also a great place to travel with another family, or bring the grandparents – Italians are happy to accommodate a big family group. Tip: Don't miss our top picks for children's books on Italy, recommended by the staff of Travel for Kids, see below. Rome North Venice The Dolomite Alps Emilia-Romagna – Bologna Liguria – Genoa Milan Central Tuscany Florence South Campania Naples Pompeii Gondola rides in Venice, medieval towers of Lucca, Pinocchio's home town, picnics on the Italian lakes, the bustling piazzas of Rome. Looking for a well-rounded itinerary that combines travel to Italy's popular cities, villages and coastal towns in one trip? Intrepid Travel is just the family tour company to be your guide, as you bike, cruise, hike, and ride the trains around Italy: Intrepid Travel (Promotion code: 1177) Do you have a baby or toddler in tow? Little ones are wide-eyed and ready for adventure, but help with travel logistics is a big plus. Ciao Bambino! will set up a custom itinerary for Italy, with little kids in mind: Ciao Bambino! Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci Jon Scieszka, Adam McCauley Hilarious adventures of the Time Warp Trio, Fred, Joe and Sam, as they are whirled back to Renaissance Italy to look for da Vinci. When they fall into the clutches of Lord Borgia and Nicolo Machiavelli, Leonardo and the trio da Brooklyn cook up an invention to save their skins. (Easy reader) The Diary of Melanie Martin Carol Weston Breezy, comical adventures of 10-year-old Melanie in Italy, "Or How I Survived Matt the Brat, Michelangelo and the Leaning Tower of Pizza." Perfect to bring on your trip. (Chapter book) Stavaganza Trilogy: City of Masks City of Stars City of Flowers Mary Hoffman A dazzling historical fantasy, set in 16th century Italy. Each book is set in a different city that resembles Venice, Siena and Florence. Magical talismans transport teenagers from present day to the Renaissance, where they encounter deadly feuds, legendary horse races, masked duchesses, mystery and adventure. A fabulous series, so captivating, when you visit these cities, you'll feel like you're part of the story. (Chapter book) The Blood Stone Jamila Gavin In Venice, Filippo Veroneo's family owns a peerless diamond pendant, the Ocean of the Moon, a jewel created by his father. To escape the clutches of his greedy guardian, Filippo leaves Venice on a fishing boat, but he carries with him the precious diamond, a ransom for his father in far-off Hindustan. A shimmering adventure of 17th century Venice, crossroads of the world. (Chapter book) The Renaissance Tim Wood All about the Renaissance, which began in Italy – Italian city-states, painting and sculpture, architecture, music and poetry, alchemy and science, warfare and technology. "See-through" scenes of a Florentine town house and St. Peter's cathedral in Rome. (Picture book) Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance Treasure Chest Andrew Langley A treasure chest full of goodies – mini-bio of Leonardo, (the quintessential "Renaissance man"), plastic flying machine to build, Leonardo's sketchbook, paper model of Santa Maria del Fiore, slider of the Last Supper (before and after restoration). (Activity pack) Katie and the Mona Lisa James Mayhew Little Katie gets in the picture, when the Mona Lisa invites her to climb into Italian Renaissance paintings. But everything doesn't go quite right, and it takes an angel with a lute to soothe three angry Botticelli dancers and a roaring lion of Venice. Delightful illustrations and fun for little kids. (Picture book) Michelangelo Diane Stanley Life and times of a Renaissance genius – the mega-talented Michelangelo, painter of the Sistine Chapel, sculptor of the Pieta , and architect of St. Peter's in Rome. (Picture Book) The Renaissance Art Book Wenda O'Reilly When you visit museums or churches in Italy, you'll run into these guys – Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Fra Angelico and Botticelli. This is a fun, readable introduction to 30 different Renaissance paintings and sculpture, e.g. why is the baby Jesus holding a pomegranate (not a bumpy muffin) , each saint has a symbol etc. Good for younger kids. (Picture book) Daughter of Venice Donna Jo Napoli 16th century Venice. Donata breaks the rigid confines of her noble family to explore her beloved city. Sparkling story of a teenage girl who would rather wear smelly clothes of a fisherboy than silks and parasols, and glows with the light and colors of Venice. (Chapter book) Ancient Rome (Eyewitness Books) Simon James Essential guide to ancient Rome – history, the emperors (complete timeline), legionaries, senators and slaves, family life, gladiators and the arena, food and dinner parties, music and theater, gods and religion. Fabulous artifacts, detailed photographs, and a model of the Colosseum. (Picture book) Lift the Lid on Gladiators Philip Wilkinson High-quality gladiator action figure (comes with swords, shields, trident, net, helmet, arm and leg guards) and a drawer full of goodies – booklet on gladiators, map of the Roman Empire, cardboard model of the Colosseum, ancient Roman board game. (Activity pack) The Secrets of Vesuvius (Roman Mysteries 2) Caroline Lawrence 79 A.D. Fresh from solving the mystery of the watchdogs in The Thieves of Ostia , Flavia and her three friends are visiting her uncle near Pompeii. Admiral Pliny has given them a Latin riddle to solve, and they need to find a blacksmith called Vulcan, before Mt. Vesuvius pops its top. (Chapter book) This is a great series, with more adventures in The Pirates of Pompeii , The Assassins of Rome , and The Dolphins of Laussrentum , The Enemies of Jupiter and The Gladiators from Capua . Tiger, Tiger Lynne Reid Banks Twin tiger cubs, captured in their jungle home, are brought to Rome for the Colosseum games. One cub becomes a pet of the Emperor's daughter, the other cub is trained for the arena. Will it be thumbs up or thumbs down, when the tigers meet again? A captivating, exciting story of ancient Rome. (Chapter book) On Etruscan Time Tracy Barrett Twelve year old Hector wasn't keen on spending his summer on an Etruscan dig in Tuscany, but when he finds a mysterious stone eye, the dusty ruins around him become a thriving Etruscan village, more than 2,000 years ago. Can Hector protect an Etruscan boy from an evil plot, and keep the archeological dig going? (Chapter book) Italy Monuments Past and Present A.R. Staccioli If you're planning to visit Rome, Ostia, Hadrian's Villa, Pompeii, Herculaneum or Paestum, this is an essential guide to the ruins. With cool plastic overlays, you can see what the dusty ruins look like today, and what they looked like in Roman times. (Picture book) Strega Nona Tomie de Paola Strega Nona, a kindly "Grandma Witch," has a magic pasta pot. Big Anthony gets into trouble when he says, "Bubble, bubble pasta pot, boil me some pasta nice and hot." Fun for little ones. (Picture book) Pizza for the Queen Nancy Castaldo, Melisande Potter In Napoli, Raffaele has the best pizzeria, so famous the queen wants to taste his pizza. He shops for the finest ingredients – cheese, olive oil, sausage, little fish, and makes three different pizzas. The third pizza, with red tomato, green basil and white mozzarella, the colors of the Italian flag, is the queen's favorite, Pizza Margherita. A charming story, with delightful illustrations. (Picture book) Let's Learn Italian Coloring Book Anne-Françoise Hazzan Loads of fun pictures to color – from l'automobile to la casa (house), il gatto (cat), il pesce (fish), seasons of the year, days of the week, animals and food. (Coloring book) Ciao Bambino! Danna Troncatty Leahy, Gabhor Utomo Take a trip around Italy, just for toddlers. A grinning boy and his lovable bear splash in the water fountains, visit a farm, explore the ruins, and best of all, eat lots of pizza and gelato. Adorable watercolor illustrations. (Picture book) Italy Discovery Journal P.L.Byrne A wonderful way for kids to soak up Italian culture and put things in a journal – spot your favorite pasta shapes, pencil in favorite building colors, collect postcards of your favorite landmark, and many fun activities. (eBook) (More children's books on other Italy pages) travel for kids | italy Travel for Kids Your best choice for family travel 2000-2005 Globetracks, Inc. disclaimers and limitation of liability

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