Kids Europe Italy Discovery Journal [Plastic Comb]

P L Byrne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2006

The Kids Europe Italy Discovery Journal updated for 2006 is a guidebook to Italy for kids only. If you are traveling to Italy with children, they will love seeing the country from the perspective of what the unusual, weird or exciting. Educational insights into art and history are offered and there is a strong focus on appreciating the culture and Italy of today. There is so much to enjoy: food, drama, and a unique approach to life that makes Italy special. The author uncovers the goofy, mysterious and strange aspects of history and art -- things that penetrate the attention of kids. Most guide books focus on churches and museums which can be monumentally boring to children. This little guide and journal can make the sites fun and can open up new pleasures to the whole family. The Italy Discovery Journal is not a standalone guidebook, but a personal guide and journal for kids 6-16 traveling in Italy.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 166 pages
• Publisher: Kids Europe; 2nd edition (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972863214
• ISBN-13: 978-0972863216
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Fun Little Book, April 11, 2006

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Anna Manna (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids Europe Italy Discovery Journal (Plastic Comb)

This is a small publishing production, not very sophisticated in terms of formatting or reproduction, but, guess what? The kids loved it. There really isn't any other guide for children out there; I looked! This is for the kids, tells them about things they might be interested in like pasta and fast cars. There's some subtle education going on but mostly just ideas about wierd history, Italian culture and things kids like to eat. Our two children, a boy 13 and a girl 11, carried their little books everywhere and would point out things to us, the parents, that were interesting or surprising. Good little investment for your travels!

Anna Manna!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars journal, April 25, 2006

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Cioci (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids Europe Italy Discovery Journal (Plastic Comb)

My boys used this journal both times we went to Italy. It gave us a lot of ideas and sparked some that were not in the book. They liked that they didn't have to bring the entire journal around with them; they could just take out the pages that they needed. Even my teens took some ideas, like charting gelato flavors. (Same flavor changed from place to place.) The journal made some of the lesser kid-friendly activities more enjoyable for them, therefore, more enjoyable for us. We are looking out for journals for more countries.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Travel Preparation for Kids and Families, March 2, 2008

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D. Morris (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids Europe Italy Discovery Journal (Plastic Comb)

I travel to Italy a lot on business and I'm taking the whole family for the first time. We've been reading on the internet and other travel books in preparation, but came across this one and thought we would give it a try. It's excellent. In addition to being full of good travel advice and things to look for that are fun for kids of all ages, it is also a good "study guide" of sorts. We homeschool our children and this is the kind of book that is perfect to help teach them about a new country and culture. I highly recommend it.