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Strega Nona

By Tomie de Paola and Tomie dePaola
Series: A Strega Nona Book
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Strega Nona by Tomie de Paola is a delightful children's book about a kindly old witch named Strega Nona who possesses a magic pasta pot. When she goes away, her curious and mischievous assistant, Big Anthony, tries to use the pot despite her warnings, leading to amusing chaos. The story highlights themes of responsibility and the consequences of not listening.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love enchanting tales with a touch of whimsy and magic. It's perfect for children and those who appreciate charming stories that twist tradition with delightful illustrations and endearing characters.

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Strega Nona

In his Caldecott Honor book, dePaolo tells the story of Strega Nona, who is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

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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 humour in the writing and warmth in the paintings as he builds the story to its hilarious climax.

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Strega Nona is praised for its engaging illustrations that effectively convey the charm of the story. The artwork, with its whimsical and simple line drawings, highlights the amusing aspects of the tale. The use of muted colours enhances the atmosphere, transporting readers to a quaint Medieval village setting.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780671666064

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 1979

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Children's

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tomie de Paola
  • Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
  • Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: A Strega Nona Book Special Editions Tomie de Paola Tomie dePaola Young Adult

About the Author

Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.

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