First Thousand Words in Italian by Heather Amery - Ages 5+ - Paperback

Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781409566144. Publisher: Usborne Publishing. Age Range: 5+. Overview. First Thousand Words in Italian is the classic Usborne bilingual word book, updated to celebrate the publisher's 40th anniversary. Packed with 1,000 everyday Italian words set against Stephen Cartwright's busy, detail-rich illustrations, it turns vocabulary building into an engaging spot-and-say game. Perfect for beginners, homeschoolers, and families wanting a fun first step into Italian, this paperback edition is a trusted favourite in classrooms and living rooms alike.. About the Book. Written by Heather Amery and illustrated by the much-loved Stephen Cartwright, First Thousand Words in Italian presents everyday vocabulary across themed scenes including the home, school, park, shops, food, animals and transport. Each busy picture is labelled with both the English and Italian word, encouraging children to compare languages naturally as they hunt for objects hidden in the artwork. The layout blends structured learning with playful discovery, making it as suitable for quiet solo reading as it is for guided lessons with a parent or teacher.. This edition was specially revised to mark 40 years of Usborne Publishing, refreshing the artwork and vocabulary while keeping the format families have trusted for decades. An added bonus is the Usborne Quicklinks website, where children can listen to every word spoken by a native Italian speaker, reinforcing pronunciati...