Books to encourage children to read
THE SERIES
Captivating reading books from the Analogical Method for primary school children: breathtaking adventures accompanied by engaging and scenographic illustrations, complete projects designed specifically to allow for an optimal reading experience and to get excited about reading from the very first pages.
PITTI’S LIBRARY
The new project Pitti’s Library proposes stories set in Pitti’s world and accompanies children on their reading path throughout primary school. Books to read at home, with parents, on vacation or in class as a shared reading experience.
THE VOLUMES IN THE SERIES
The Great Fire
Three little robins, Ciuffo, Gaia and Fiocco, face a great challenge to becoming adults. As a kind of initiation, everyone will have to show courage by dealing with their own personal nature: Ciuffo controlling curiosity, Gaia defending her sensitivity and Fiocco overcoming laziness.
Leaf through some selected pages from the book that have been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:
Three kittens, three stories
Luna the cat’s three little ones are growing up… it’s time to look for a new family for them! Cenere, tender and affectionate, will find a special friend in Giovanna. Stellina, a lively troublemaker, will be the perfect companion for Ivan; Calzino, agile and adventurous, will face an unexpected challenge on the farm at the edge of the village.
Leaf through some selected pages from the book that have been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:
The fox tells her story
Between misadventures and dangers, new friends, menacing humans and little baby humans who inspire confidence, risks to take and discoveries to savor, the veil of mystery surrounding Volpina will be lifted, and we will know her destiny which tells of a safe den where she can finally build her own future.
Leaf through some selected pages from the book that have been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:
THE ANALOGICAL METHOD
Created by the teacher Camillo Bortolato, the Analogical Method uses children’s intuition to transform the learning of mathematics and the Italian language into a joyful flight of discovery. An effective study method, it is capable of accompanying children as they learn in a natural way through metaphors and analogies.
THE AUTHOR
Camillo Bortolato Teacher and pedagogist, author of the Analogical Method tools and materials.