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A Strega Nona Book Ser.: Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola (1979, Trade Paperback)

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.

Book Title
Strega Nona
Author
Tomie dePaola
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Humorous Stories, Cooking & Food, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year
1979
Genre
Social Science, Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
40 Pages

Lc Classification Number
Pz8.1.D43st
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Third Grade
Reviews
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.", 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."
Illustrated by
Depaola, Tomie
Copyright Date
1975
Lccn
88-011438
Dewey Decimal
398.2/2/0945 E
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Series
A Strega Nona Book Ser.
Dewey Edition
19
Illustrated
Yes

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