This book is intended to be read by an adult to a child. Its purpose is to help children learn Italian language skills, and it is part of a set that includes other languages. The format of the book is very engaging. Each page has an outer border containing small pictures with labels in Italian. In the center of each page is large picture incorporating the pictures from the outside into an engaging snapshot. A parent can review the pictures and words in the outside border of each page, then use the picture to have a conversation about each one. I think that this book can be engaging for younger and older children alike.