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  Nazis – The followers of Germany’s leader, Adolf Hitler. The name is derived from Hitler’s political party, the National Socialists.

  Nonna – Grandmother.

  Partigiani – Partisans, resistance fighters who planned and carried out secret attacks on the enemy.

  Piazza – City or town square.

  Polenta – A dish made from ground cornmeal or chestnuts. It is similar to grits.

  Ragazzi – Children.

  Signor and Signora – Mr. and Mrs.

  Zabaglione – A custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and wine.

  MARISABINA RUSSO is the author and illustrator of numerous books for children, including A Very Big Bunny, about which the Horn Book Magazine wrote, “This gets at the heart of the ordinary child experience with emotional truth and sensitivity.” She is also the creator of The Bunnies Are Not in Their Beds, praised as “fresh and engaging” by Booklist, and the ALA-ALSC Notable Book Always Remember Me: How One Family Survived World War II, about which Publishers Weekly wrote, “Moving yet unsentimental, this book presents tragedy in the context of family love and hope, thus offering readers a safe context for learning a difficult chapter of history.” Visit her at marisabinarusso.com.