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Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola (1979, Trade Paperback)
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster Children's Publishing
ISBN-100671666061
ISBN-139780671666064
eBay Product ID (ePID)338505
Product Key Features
Book TitleStrega Nona
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLegends, Myths, Fables / General, Cooking & Food, Humorous Stories, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year1979
IllustratorDepaola, Tomie, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Social Science
AuthorTomie dePaola
Book SeriesA Strega Nona Book Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight6.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN88-011438
Dewey Edition19
ReviewsThe New York Times Book Review "De Paola's illustrations aptly capture the whimsy of this ancient tale... simple line drawings clearly reveal the agony and ecstasy of pasta power, the muted colors create just the right ambiance for a Medieval village.", The New York Times Book Review"De Paola's illustrations aptly capture the whimsy of this ancient tale... simple line drawings clearly reveal the agony and ecstasy of pasta power, the muted colors create just the right ambiance for a Medieval village."
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey Decimal398.2/2/0945 E
SynopsisWhen Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona--"Grandma Witch"--is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results. In this retelling of an old tale, author-illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor in the writing and warmth in the paintings as he builds the story to its hilarious climax., Now celebrating its 50th anniversary! When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona--"Grandma Witch"--is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results. In this retelling of an old tale, author-illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor in the writing and warmth in the paintings as he builds the story to its hilarious climax.
LC Classification NumberPZ8.1.D43St
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- Nov 08, 2022
Love everything about this book!
I collect children's books to read to my grandchildren. Tomie dePaola's are funny and engaging and the illustrations are just plain fun!! Very good buy!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 17, 2024
The book was new and clean. I was thrill...
The book was new and clean. I was thrilled to find it. I used to read these books to my children but lost them due to a basement flood. It’s wonderful to be reading them to my grandchildren.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 30, 2015
I have so many of the Strega Nona books, and this one is just as great. Love them!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 04, 2016
A charming old-world tale
A beautiful folk tale that is accessible & vivid for everyone-as fun to read aloud as it is to hear, with intersting illustrations and characters.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 12, 2017
Love, love this book!!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 15, 2023
Great story with magic
Great imaginative story for chidrenVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
