First leaps in reading is a series of six volumes intended to bring children aged 3 and up closer to reading. The pleasure of reading is experienced, even independently, with the utmost spontaneity, based on the pupil’s readiness, curiosity and rhythm.

In each volume you can find:

• a story with the characters from Pitti’s world, characterized by short and simple sentences;
• new words to discover, related to the specific vocabulary of each title;
• the alphabet strip, which is incorporated at the end of each book and can be consulted during the reading;
• cheery and engaging illustrations, which assist the child in contextualizing the story by creating a tie between the images and reality.

THE VOLUMES IN THE SERIES

PITTI AND THE SUDDEN HAILSTORM

Big threatening clouds are gathering in the sky.
But curious and lively Pitti the robin really wants to explore the vegetable patch behind the house because it is full of delicious things to eat.

What will happen to Pitti?

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PITTI AND HIS FRIEND CHICKADEE

In the garden beneath the birch, spring blossoms and the birds compete in flying and acrobatic competitions.
Pitti the robin looks at them from his nest and is sad. He too would like some friends to play with.

Will Pitti be able to find some friends?

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PITTI AND THE FARAWAY FOREST

The air around Pitti, the brave little robin’s nest, resounds with the calls and songs of other birds, which the wind carries from the distant forest.
One verse intrigues him most of all.

Who does this strong and strange voice belong to?

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PITTI AND THE STRONG WIND

The sky fills with clouds. 
The tree tops bend in the wind. 
The branches shake. 
Mummy bird looks worriedly at Pitti as he sets off in flight.

What will happen to Pitti?

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PITTI AND THE LOST BLACKBIRD

On a spring day, the sun is bright in the sky.
While resting in the shade on a branch in the hazelnut tree, Pitti hears a cry for help coming from down below. 

Who could be in trouble?

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PITTI AND THE DARK NIGHT

Night is coming, and darkness surrounds everything.  But Pitti is still awake…

What adventure will Pitti have?

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THE AUTHOR

Camillo Bortolato is a pedagogist and teacher with over 40 years experience in primary schools. In addition to teaching, he has for many years been intensely involved in research on methodologies and teaching tools for mathematics. He is particularly interested in designing tools which make teaching easier and school less heavy going for teachers, pupils and parents. He believes that we will all learn to “understand at a glance” when school learning becomes like learning about life, which is all about love, passion and hard work. With Erickson he has made several tools and published a number of books on how to apply the analogical method, which plays on the innate intuition of children in order to turn the learning process into a spontaneous one.