Overview
Alessia Discovers a Ladybug A delightful children's book about dance, Italian culture, friendship, and creating your own luck! Alessia loves to dance, play, and twirl through her garden especially when she can imagine music in her feet. One sunny day, she meets a special ladybug named Nella, who teaches her an important lesson: luck isn't something you wait for... it's something you create. When Alessia discovers a problem in her garden, Nella shows her that with creativity, kindness, and a little Italian tarantella, she can transform not only her garden but her whole community. Perfect for kids ages 5-8, this charming story combines fun, learning, and culture. It's ideal for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want children's books about dance, Italian heritage, friendship, problem-solving, and gardening. Inside this book you'll find: A heartwarming story that teaches confidence, creativity, and teamwork Italian dance and cultural traditions, including a tarantella dance A kid-friendly Italian recipe to try at home Fun activities and games to extend learning beyond the story Italian vocabulary words woven throughout the book Positive messages about spreading good luck, kindness, and helping others
Full Product Details
Author: Anna Harsh ,
Alessandra Aozora
Publisher: Tambourine Chronicles
Imprint: Tambourine Chronicles
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.118kg
ISBN: 9798985355963
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 09 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""Alessia Discovers a Ladybug by Anna Harsh is a delightful introduction for children to the beauty of Italian dances and culture. With a sweet and inspiring story, paired with Alessandra Aozora's beautiful illustrations, the book reveals the power of dance and rituals as a way to pass down traditions to the next generation. A must-have for anyone who values Italian-American heritage and wants to share it with their family."" - Anabella Lenzu, choreographer, writer and scholar, NYC ""Nella and Alessia dance through life together, while learning important life lessons, while bringing luck and kindness to others. A fun filled tale that will ""edu-tain"" children of all ages, including exciting and engaging elements of Italian movement and dance, the importance of sharing and preserving a variety of family rituals and traditions, the beauty and transformative powers of gardening, and the simple joys of caring and sharing"" - Bob Spiotto, Actor, Director, Producer NY
Author Information
Anna Harsh has been dancing since she was born, which led her to earn a Master's degree in Communication from West Virginia University and a Bachelor's degree in Dance from Slippery Rock University. She is a wife and a teacher who inspires students to be curious. Anna honors her ancestors through writing and performing. Her grandparents immigrated to the United States from Calabria, Italy, in the early 1920s.She is thrilled to introduce her first children's book series to young readers to explore the world through the eyes of Alessia, nurturing curiosity and a love for dance. Read the first book in the series: Alessia Discovers a Spiderweb.Visit www.AnnaHarsh.com to learn more.
