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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003
Inkheart
A girl must stop a villain brought to life from a book.
576 pages· 145,856 words· Est. 16 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 446,629 ratings
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Books About Italy · 160 titles considered
The Best Italy Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about italy? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Italy
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2016
Love & Gelato
By Jenna Evans Welch · Book #1 in the The Love & Gelato series
A journal leads Lina on a Tuscan adventure to uncover family secrets.
416 pages· 76,954 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 198,430 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006
Penny from Heaven
Penny's summer plans unravel amid family tensions and past prejudices.
304 pages· 46,792 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,911 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978
The Clown of God
A juggler's last performance on Christmas Eve may lead to a miracle.
48 pages· 1,403 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,480 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013
The Matchbox Diary
By Paul Fleischman, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)
A girl uncovers her great-grandfather's immigration story through matchbox mementos.
40 pages· 1,371 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,569 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000
The Thief Lord
By Cornelia Funke, Christian Birmingham (Illustrator)
Two brothers flee to Venice, pursued by a detective, uncovering a magical treasure that alters time.
368 pages· 86,063 words· Est. 12 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 103,526 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982
Strega Nona's Magic Lessons
Magic lessons turn chaotic when a bumbling apprentice gets involved.
32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,340 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003
Granny Torrelli Makes Soup
Can Granny's stories and recipes mend a fractured friendship?
160 pages· 15,383 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 6,685 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1975
Strega Nona
A magic pasta pot causes chaos when misused.
40 pages· 1,278 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 90,740 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980
The Legend of Old Befana
A lonely woman follows a star, seeking a child who changes everything.
32 pages· 1,205 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,295 ratings
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Italy Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about italy for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$1599
Maria Montessori
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover a trailblazer who revolutionized education and changed children's lives.
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$699
First Words: Italian
Ages 2–6 · 2019
Discover 12 Italian words with illustrations and pronunciation guides.
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$599
Italy
Ages 0–3 · 2016
Count your way through Italy's landmarks with your toddler.
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$1595
Poppy and Vivaldi
Ages 4–6 · 2018
Embark on a musical journey through Venice, discovering Vivaldi's enchanting sounds.
Chiedimi scusa
Ages 0–2 · 2018
Learn to apologize and face fears in a fast-paced tale.
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$799
Rome
Ages 2–5 · 2021
Explore Rome's wonders while learning the days of the week.
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$999
Italy
Ages 0–4 · 2023
Experience a day in Italy with soccer, gelato, and Italian words.
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Italy Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about italy for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
Renato and the Lion
Ages 5–7 · 2017
A boy's bond with a stone lion faces the upheaval of war and relocation.
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$1795
Papa Piccolo
Ages 4–8 · 1992
A tomcat's discovery challenges his carefree life and independence.
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$1799
Bloom
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A girl transforms her imagination into groundbreaking fashion, redefining beauty and creativity.
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$1599
I am Leonardo da Vinci
Ages 5–9 · 2020
Discover how curiosity and creativity shaped Leonardo da Vinci's legendary inventions.
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$799
Merry Christmas, Strega Nona
Ages 4–7 · 1986
A surprise Christmas party for Strega Nona goes awry.
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$1795
This Is Venice
Ages 6–10 · 1961
Explore Venice's iconic canals and landmarks through vibrant illustrations and playful storytelling.
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$1795
The Brave Cyclist
Ages 9–12 · 2019
A cycling champion risks everything to save lives during WWII.
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$1499
Dodsworth in Rome
Ages 6–9 · 2011
Join Dodsworth and his duck on a whimsical Roman adventure.
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$899
Her Story
Ages 4–8 · 1996
Discover how a young witch's journey begins on a stormy night, leading to unexpected apprenticeships.
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$1799
A Thousand Glass Flowers
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A young woman defies tradition to revolutionize Venetian glassmaking.
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$1900
I, Vivaldi
Ages 7–11 · 2008
A young Vivaldi defies his mother's wishes, choosing music over priesthood.
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$599
The Mystery of the Mosaic
Ages 5–7 · 2014
Twin siblings solve a mystery in Venice, Italy, while navigating their new life as expats
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Italy Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about italy for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
All for Stilton, Stilton for All!
Ages 7–10 · 2013
Mice must restore the true king after impostors seize the throne.
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$699
The Girl Who Rode the Wind
Ages 9–12 · 2015
A girl races to uncover her family's wartime secrets in Italy's Palio horse race.
Graphic Nov.
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$1599
Scorpia (Graphic Novel)
Ages 9–12 · 2016
Teen spy faces a deadly choice: loyalty or betrayal.
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$1899
Pizza!
Ages 4–8 · 2022
Uncover the global journey and origins of pizza in a fun, flavorful exploration.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Lights, Camera, Stilton!
Ages 7–10 · 2014
Time-traveling cats aim to steal the invention of movies. Can they be stopped?
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$699
Disappearing Act
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A school trip to Rome turns into a spy mission with Mafia whispers.
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$1499
The Hunt for the Colosseum Ghost
Ages 7–10 · 2018
A ghostly gladiator haunts the Coliseum. Can the mystery be solved?
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$599
Who Was Galileo?
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A visionary challenges the universe's secrets, risking everything for truth.
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$699
The Pompeii Disaster
Ages 8–11 · 2018
Time-traveling teens race to capture Mount Vesuvius's eruption before becoming history themselves.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
The Mystery of the Pirate Ship
Ages 7–10 · 2016
Time-traveling mice must stop pirate cats from altering history.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Catching the Giant Wave
Ages 7–11 · 2014
A surfing club ignores storm warnings, facing a giant wave's wrath.
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$899
Lost in Rome
Ages 9–13 · 2015
Can Lucy save her aunt's pizzeria from sabotage in Rome?