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On Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, which has been International Children's Book Day since 1967, Nati per Leggere inaugurates the third edition of the initiative "Leggiamo in Giardino / Beremo na Vrtu", which from 2021 offers readings bilingual Italian Slovenian with a nature theme for families with children aged 2 and over in the splendid setting of the Carsiana Botanical Garden.

According to the formula already adopted last year, the readings will be followed by a child-friendly walk to discover Carsiana in the company of a naturalistic guide of the garden.

The appointment with the Italian Slovenian bilingual readings is part of the national Mamma Lingua project, for the promotion of the mother tongue and multilingualism in early childhood.

Around the date of the event, the Municipal Library of Sales will offer an exhibition of nature-themed books in Italian and Slovenian suitable for the 0-6 age group.

Reservations are required at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. indicating the name and age of the child and the name of the parent or other accompanying adult and their telephone number. The reservation is effective upon receipt of confirmation from the Carsiana staff. It is advisable to book in time and to notify in case of impediment to allow access to families on the waiting list. Participation in the event is free. Comfortable clothing and hiking shoes are recommended.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
Date: April 2
Starting time: 10.30
Duration: 1 hour and a half
Meeting place: Carsiana botanical garden
Difficulty: dedicated to children aged 2 and over
Recommended equipment: comfortable clothing and trekking shoes
Participation fee: free thanks to the contribution of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region
Registration: mandatory at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.