AN ITALIAN CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE

This is the sequel to An Italian Adventure. Here Pinocchio and Nadia take to the streets of Italy where they experience An Italian Christmas and share their experiences of Christmas traditions, interesting places, foods and most importantly their search for La Befana. Do they actually get to see her? For that you will have to see for yourself.

There are lots of things to see and learn about Christmas in Italy.

This Christmas unit of work has everything you will ever need.

DVD
Features Pinocchio and Nadia travelling around Italy and enjoying the many Italian Christmas traditions. It is narrated in English. Pinocchio always speaks in Italian but subtitles will enable everyone to understand the Italian spoken in the film.

Teacher’s Resource Book
The 66 page Resource Book includes more information about what is seen on the DVD, words to the songs on the CD, lots of art activities, plays and a whole lot more.

The Story Of La Befana
A 32 page illustrated story, as told by Nadia Cavallo and beautifully illustrated by David Di Cristoforo. The legend of La Befana, the dear old lady who brings gifts to all Italian children on the 6th of January is centuries old. Yet even though she is portrayed as ugly, children see her as giving. Naughty children fear her, yet good children love her. The reader will be in awe of how this woman evolved and her role in today’s Italian tradition of Christmas.

Christmas CD
A CD with four original and five traditional Christmas songs all sung by Nadia. Nine backing tracks are also included for you to sing along in true karaoke style.

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