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Strega Nona's Magic Lessons

By Tomie dePaola
Series: A Strega Nona Book
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Strega Nona's Magic Lessons by Tomie dePaola is a delightful children's book set in a small Italian village, where the kind-hearted "grandmother witch," Strega Nona, reluctantly agrees to take on a helper. Big Anthony, eager to learn but often bumbling, gets involved in magical mischief while seeking to understand the art of magic, leading to amusing and valuable lessons about patience and knowing one's limits. This story fuses humour and wisdom, leaving young readers with timeless insights about responsibility and learning from mistakes.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy whimsical tales filled with magic and life lessons. It weaves a charming story with endearing characters, perfect for sparking imagination and providing a gentle moral on patience and understanding, making it an enchanting read for young minds.

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Strega Nona's Magic Lessons

Bambolona is tired of working in her Papa's bakery. There is far too much to do! So she decides to go to wise Strega Nona and learn a little magic, instead. But Big Anthony arrives and wants to learn, too...if he doesn't make a big mess of things first! Full color. 8 1/2 x 11.

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This delightful new edition of Tomie dePaola’s beloved classic stars Strega Nona at her trickiest—and bumbling Big Anthony at his silliest!

Bambolona is tired of working in her Papa’s bakery. There is far too much to do! So she decides to go to wise Strega Nona and learn a little magic, instead.

But here comes Big Anthony. He wants to learn, too…if he doesn’t make a big mess of things first!

Strega Nona's Magic Lessons is a timeless tale that brings joy and laughter to readers of all ages.

Series: A Strega Nona Book

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Strega Nona's Magic Lessons by Tomie dePaola is widely praised for its charming characters and engaging storytelling. Readers appreciate the delightful illustrations and the timeless message about kindness and the consequences of greed. The book is often recommended for its humour and the way it effectively introduces children to themes of responsibility and friendship.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534430136

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c (no spfx)

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
  • Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: A Strega Nona Book Tomie dePaola

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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