Italian Travel Picture Book for Kids | Buon Viaggio Rosalina and Regina| Bilingual

Follow 8-year-old Rosalina on her first trip to Italy in Buon Viaggio, Rosalina and Regina, a heartfelt children’s picture book about family, travel, Italian heritage, and the magic of keeping a travel diary.

Written in diary format from Rosalina’s point of view, this 32-page bilingual Italian and English hardcover book tells the story of a little girl who travels from the United States to Italy to visit her nonna. Rosalina brings along her beloved doll, Regina, and together they explore Nonna’s village, meet new friends, and discover the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of Italy.

As Rosalina records each day’s adventures in her travel diary, she learns that memories can be treasured long after a journey ends. When it is time to leave Italy and return home, Rosalina realizes that her diary will let her revisit those special days again and again.

Beautifully written and illustrated by Isabella Centofanti Alexander, this Italian-themed children’s book was inspired by the author’s own childhood trip to her father’s homeland in Italy. Like Rosalina, Isabella was 8 years old when she first traveled to Italy, brought along her favorite doll, and kept a travel journal she still treasures today.

The watercolor illustrations are created entirely by hand and many scenes are inspired by the Abruzzese village of Marane Palazzo, near Sulmona. This sweet story is a meaningful gift for children, grandchildren, Italian-American families, young travelers, and anyone who wants to share a love of Italy with a child.

Buon Viaggio, Rosalina and Regina is also the perfect companion to Regina the Little Italian Travel Doll, sold separately.

Product Details

• Hardcover children’s picture book
• Bilingual - in Italian and English
• Title: Buon Viaggio, Rosalina and Regina
• Subtitle: The Travel Adventures of a Little Girl and Her Doll
• Written and illustrated by Isabella Centofanti Alexander
• 32 pages
• Measures approximately 11 in. x 9 in.
• Written in diary format from the voice of 8-year-old Rosalina
• Story follows a child’s first trip to Italy to visit her nonna
• Features hand-painted watercolor illustrations
• Inspired by the author’s own childhood trip to Italy
• Includes themes of Italian heritage, family, travel, memory, and belonging
• Perfect companion to Regina the Little Italian Travel Doll
• Regina doll sold separately
• Recommended for ages 5 and up

  Regina the Italian Travel Doll is featured in the story, sold separately.