A0 Italian Stories
Read your first Italian stories with very short texts, concrete scenes, audio, and simple vocabulary support.
Il Cinghiale sotto la Finestra
A short story about a boy named Marco who discovers a wild boar and her baby under his window.
La Sedia Vuota a Capodanno
A short story about a family reuniting for a special New Year's dinner.
Il Sale sulla Soglia
A grandmother uses a special tradition to keep her home safe, and her grandson learns about its magic.
Il Mandolino Appeso alla Porta
A story about a young girl who discovers a beautiful old mandolin hanging on a door in her home.
Il Pacco sul Portone Sbagliato
A helpful neighbor discovers a misdelivered package and makes sure it reaches its rightful owner.
La Fontana che Non Si Asciuga Mai
A thirsty girl discovers a magical fountain in the park that never runs dry.
La Freccia Sbagliata di Venezia
A traveler in Venice follows the wrong directions and eventually finds his way.
Il Falco che Nidificò sul Duomo
A young girl watches a falcon build a nest and raise its chicks on a city cathedral.
Il Cane che Tornò Solo
A kind man helps a lost little dog find its owner in a local park.
Il Pallone nel Canneto
A story about a boy who loses his ball in some reeds and finds it with the help of a friend.
La Gondola sul Tetto
A curious story about a man who finds an unusual object on a hotel roof.
L'Arancia Amara di Palermo
A grandmother teaches her grandson how to turn a bitter orange into a delicious treat.
La Maglia Troppo Grande
Luca is excited for his soccer match, but his new jersey is a little bit too big for him.
La Moneta Trovata nell'Orto
A young boy named Marco makes an exciting discovery while digging in his garden.