Pasta per Due

Hey guys!
I've always liked Italian as a language, and I've always wanted to learn it. However, at school I had different things to focus on, after that it was the university, and so on. And quite frankly, I feel I'm too lazy to go to Italian classes. So, in the last few (probably 7) years I've been studying Italian on my own at home on and off. I haven't been consisted so I'm still at a beginners level.
This year I hope I will be more organized and I'll finally manage to see some progress. And as I don't really feel up to learning with tons of exercises and so on, and honestly I think I learn best by reading I picked up this little book.
This won't be a book review as usual, since I don't think there is anything to talk about this book. The plot is straightforward: Minnie goes to Italy and visits her friend Libero. Minnie's knowledge of the language is limited, so there are a few misunderstandings in the communication.
But I think we all agree that the plot isn't essential. The book covers levels A1 and A2. At the end of the book there are different exercises on reading comprehension and so on. I didn't do them.
You can learn a lot from this book, as there are a lot of words and expressions which are explained. And if you're looking for something to read in Italian, but are complete beginner and have just basic knowledge in Italian this book would be extremely useful.