A new book for bilingual bambinos

O’MALLEY grandmother Rita Aiello Martiniello is helping children become bilingual with her new book, “The Bambino Book”.

The first of a series, “The Bambino Book, Numeri e Animali” is an educational book aimed at four to 10-year-olds, written in Italian and English.

“The inspiration came from my grandchildren. I didn’t want them to lose their roots,” Rita says.

Born in Italy, Rita immigrated to Melbourne in 1967. She moved to Canberra in 1972 where she has since worked as a hairdresser.

“When my children were growing up, we always had grandma living with us and she only spoke Italian so my children understand the language,” she says.

Rita started planning “The Bambino Book” when she learned that she was going to become a grandmother.

“The Bambino Book, Numeri e Animali” comes with a DVD so children can learn the correct pronunciation of the words.

“The Bambino Book, Numeri e Animali” is available for $19.95 from www.thebambinobook.net

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