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Book Review Lingo Dingo and the Italian chef Laugh as you learn Italian for kids. Bilingual Italian English book for c...

by Mark Pallis

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:2022-04-30
Pages:38
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1913595986

Reading Info

Age Range:3-8

About This Book

Learning Italian for children has never been more fun! Following on from the success of the wildly popular The Fabulous Lost and Found and the little Italian mouse, bestselling author, and writer on the Emmy Winning Tales of Peter Rabbit, Mark Pallis returns to make learning Italian for kids and children even more fun! "Lingo Dingo loves to help. Anyone. Anytime. Anyhow...." In this heartwarming story, Lingo travels to the stars to help a Italian chef. There's just one problem. The chef only spe

Our Review

This charming Italian language learning book takes young readers on an interstellar adventure where Lingo Dingo must help an Italian chef who only speaks Italian. Through their delightful cosmic encounter, children naturally absorb Italian vocabulary and phrases as the two characters find creative ways to communicate. The story cleverly introduces practical Italian words in context, making foreign language exposure feel like an exciting puzzle rather than a lesson. Young learners will discover basic Italian terms through the chef's culinary needs and the duo's playful problem-solving.

What sets this language introduction apart is how it frames Italian learning as an adventure where communication barriers become opportunities for connection. The space setting adds whimsy that will particularly appeal to children who enjoy imaginative stories, while the gradual vocabulary building supports early language development without overwhelming beginners. Parents seeking engaging multilingual materials will appreciate how this narrative makes Italian accessible through storytelling rather than instruction, leaving children excited to explore more words in this romance language.

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