Normally is thought that the ancient book can be used in the didactic only with boys of the high schools. The public library of Empoli, with his ancient collections, has tried the involvement of children. The author reports about her experiences that they have involved children of ages 4 - 5 and 6 - 10. The author used every specific characteristics of the ancient books that they are in her public library. For example the ancient books damaged during the second world war.