Sofia, la Piccola Matta conquista il cuore dei lettori
Sofia, the “Little Matta” wins readers’ hearts
Un libro premiato per imparare l’italiano — Cinque stelle per Sofia!
Recognizition for a book about learning Italian — Five stars for Sofia!
Nel 2024 ho pubblicato il mio primo libro per bambini, pensato per insegnare l’italiano ai piccoli (e grandi) in modo divertente e coinvolgente. L’ho scritto e illustrato personalmente, creando un’introduzione deliziosa alla lingua italiana. Il libro è stato recensito dall’agenzia indipendente Reader Views Kids, ottenendo una prestigiosa valutazione di 5 stelle. Inoltre, è stato selezionato per partecipare al loro concorso del 2024 per il premio Miglior Libro per Bambini, un riconoscimento al suo valore educativo e al suo fascino
In 2024, I released my first children’s book designed to teach Italian to little (and big) learners in a fun and engaging way. I both wrote and illustrated the book, crafting a delightful introduction to the Italian language. The book has been reviewed by the independent agency Reader Views Kids, earning a prestigious 5-star rating. Additionally, it has been selected to compete in their 2024 contest for the Best Children’s Book Awards, a testament to its educational value and charm.
Unisciti a Sofia, la piccola matta, e a me, la matta grande,
per festeggiare questo nuovo traguardo!
Join Sofia, the little matta, and me, the big matta,
in celebrating this exciting milestone!
Un libro per bambini… e per adulti!
A book for kids… and adults too!
Ho scritto il libro pensando ai bambini, ma sto scoprendo che anche molti studenti adulti lo trovano utile e divertente! Perché? Perché include lezioni importanti sulla pronuncia e introduce la grammatica italiana in modo semplificato. È perfetto per “bambini” di tutte le età che vogliono imparare l’italiano.
While the book was created with children in mind, I’m discovering that adult learners are enjoying it too! Why? Because it offers key lessons on pronunciation and introduces Italian grammar in an easy-to-digest way. It’s perfect for “kids” of all ages learning Italian.
La recensione di Reader Views Kids!
The Reader Views Kids Review!
In “Sofia, la Piccola Matta Teaches Italian: Numbers, Colors & Beginning Italian Made Fun!” by Melissa Muldoon, readers are taken on a fun adventure with Sofia, a friendly and curious eight-year-old, and her loving beagle companion, Moka. To everyone who knows her in her town, they affectionately call her la Piccola Matta, AKA “the crazy little one.” She and Moka go on exciting adventures daily and she loves meeting new people while on their adventures together.
One day she meets a new boy who has just moved to her town. His name is Ty and he’s six-years-old. The only problem is he only speaks English. So, Sofia decides to invite Ty on her adventures with Moka and begins teaching Ty how to speak Italian by seeing things and learning the objects’ names. The three become great friends and Ty begins learning basic Italian every time they go on an adventure together.
This children’s book was a fabulous read! The way Ms. Muldoon tied in Sofia, Ty, and Moka going on amusing adventures together and in the process teaching readers easy Italian words and phrases was ingenious. Approaching learning Italian this way allowed the readers to put less focus on learning a new language, which can be stressful sometimes, to making it an amusing adventure for each reader to enjoy. Honestly, this book would be great for adult readers to learn some basic Italian in an easy-to-learn approachable format as well.
Muldoon included such study references as an Italian pronunciation guide, different ways to greet people in Italian, suggestions on how to practice your Italian by doing different word games, and even suggested the idea of going for a walk to see how many things you can name in Italian. She offered a variety of ideas to experiment with while learning Italian.
The illustrations, which were also done by Ms. Muldoon, were provided on every page for her readers to follow along with her written words. The reader will enjoy looking at these vibrantly colored illustrations as they continue learning new Italian words on every page.
Interestingly enough, Ms. Muldoon is not only an author, but also an Italian language and culture teacher through her books and blog. In addition, she is an artist and a professional book designer. If that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she is also the managing director of Matta Press, the publisher of her books.
“Sofia, la Piccola Matta Teaches Italian: Numbers, Colors & Beginning Italian Made Fun” by Melissa Muldoon is one book that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Her approach to teaching allows readers young and old to learn Italian in an easy, enjoyable, and stress-free way.
This book comes highly recommended!
Le avventure di Sofia continuano nel 2025 con un nuovo libro
Sofia’s adventures continue in 2025 with a new book
Rimanete sintonizzati per altre novità su Sofia, la Piccola Matta e su di me, la Matta Grande! Ho in mente un nuovo libro per bambini su Sofia e la sua piccola gang, che uscirà entro la fine dell’anno.
Stay tuned for more updates about Sofia, la Piccola Matta and me, the Big Matta! I’m planning a new children’s book about Sofia and her little gang, set to release later this year.
Un abbraccio a tutti! Buoni studi!
Introduce Sofia to your big or little language learner!
Sofia, la Piccola Matta Teaches Italian
Numbers, Colors & Beginning Italian Made Fun!
Matta Italian Language Learning for Big & Small Kids
By Melissa Muldoon
Join Sofia and her beagle, Moka, on a captivating journey through Italy in the children’s book “Sofia, la Piccola Matta Teaches Italian: Numbers, Colors & Beginning Italian Made Fun!” Discover language lessons intertwined with adventures in Tuscany’s hills and markets. Perfect for young learners eager to explore Italian culture and language. In print & digital.
