Piccolo

K-Gr 3–Piccolo, a friendly helpful shrew, sets out on an adventure around Bella Città, making a list of places he’d like to visit: Miss Dolce’s gelateria, the art ­museum, the fountain, the ancient ruins, the theater, and Fiore Garden. As Piccolo embarks on his trip, listeners meet several of his friends, all of whom seem to need his help. Piccolo cheerfully pitches in and focuses on helping. Despite the detours, many of the tasks bring him to the places he’d wanted to see all along. Then, he realizes he is racing against the clock to get back to the gelateria before Miss Dolce closes the shop for the day. With playful music setting the stage and continuing throughout, this charming audiobook will entertain readers across a wide range of ages, especially those who enjoy Italian culture. Narrator Bonito’s voice and slight accent perfectly complement this appealing story. Her light, fun narration stays in perfect sync with the music and sets an engaging rhythm for listeners. The ­Italian language sprinkled throughout brings this audiobook to life, helping set the stage and reinforce the book’s setting. ­