Strega Nona, Her Story

Strega Nona, Her Story PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101651970
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Book Description
This is the beloved Strega Nona's own story, every detail just as she remembers it, from her childhood with Grandma Concetta, who trained young Nona and her best friend Amelia, to her early days in the little house on the hill and the happy moments when she met Big Anthony and Bambolona. It is the story of a most fascinating life that has influenced and delighted countless children and adults all over the world, and it all starts with the night Strega Nona was born, when the wind was blowing dark storm clouds across the hills . . . It's no surprise that award-winning author and artist Tomie dePaola was Strega Nona's choice as her biographer and portraitist, for he has put into books many stories that she has shared with him over the years, including Strega Nona (a Caldecott Honor Book), Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Strega Nona Takes a Vacation, Strega Nona's Harvest, Strega Nona's Gift, and Strega Nona Does It Again. Strega Nona's reaction when shown this book was, "Bravissimo, mio caro Tomie!"

Strega Nona

Strega Nona PDF Author: Tomie DePaola
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

Strega Nona, Her Story

Strega Nona, Her Story PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101651970
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Book Description
This is the beloved Strega Nona's own story, every detail just as she remembers it, from her childhood with Grandma Concetta, who trained young Nona and her best friend Amelia, to her early days in the little house on the hill and the happy moments when she met Big Anthony and Bambolona. It is the story of a most fascinating life that has influenced and delighted countless children and adults all over the world, and it all starts with the night Strega Nona was born, when the wind was blowing dark storm clouds across the hills . . . It's no surprise that award-winning author and artist Tomie dePaola was Strega Nona's choice as her biographer and portraitist, for he has put into books many stories that she has shared with him over the years, including Strega Nona (a Caldecott Honor Book), Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Strega Nona Takes a Vacation, Strega Nona's Harvest, Strega Nona's Gift, and Strega Nona Does It Again. Strega Nona's reaction when shown this book was, "Bravissimo, mio caro Tomie!"

Big Anthony and the Magic Ring

Big Anthony and the Magic Ring PDF Author: Tomie DePaola
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152071240
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.

Strega Nona Takes a Vacation

Strega Nona Takes a Vacation PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142500763
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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Book Description
Lately Strega Nona has been distracted-she even gave Signore Mayor the wrong remedy for his headache. One night Nona has a dream about her Grandma Concetta, who has been in heaven for many years, and her little house at the seashore. Nona decides that she will take a vacation there. While Strega Nona is away, Bambolona will do the daily remedies and Big Anthony will do the chores. With these two left in charge, what could possibly go wrong?

The Magical World of Strega Nona: a Treasury

The Magical World of Strega Nona: a Treasury PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0399173455
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Enter the marvelous, magical world of Strega Nona! This wonderful treasury features six favorite stories about Strega Nona and her sidekick, the bumbling Big Anthony—including the original Strega Nona, as well as Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Strega Nona: Her Story, Strega Nona Takes a Vacation, Strega Nona’s Harvest, and Strega Nona’s Gift. Tomie’s brand-new introductions to each story take readers behind the scenes to see how Strega Nona’s world has developed through the years. Also including an original lullaby—with sheet music and a CD—a map of Strega Nona’s town, and some fun recipes, this collection will give readers and music lovers much to savor. Strega Nona, Tomie dePaola’s beloved “grandmother witch,” has been enchanting readers since the publication of the Caldecott Honor Award–winning Strega Nona in 1975. Strega Nona’s gentle humor, irrepressible spirit, and matter-of-fact approach to life have won her legions of fans young and old, and the American Library Association called her “an enduring character who has charmed generations of children.”

Big Anthony: His Story

Big Anthony: His Story PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780756907631
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Fans of dePaola's kindly Strega Nona will love this charming look at the early days of her good-hearted but clumsy helper, Big Anthony. Full color.

Strega Nona

Strega Nona PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Follettbound
ISBN: 9780758701510
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Book Description
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.

Strega Nona

Strega Nona PDF Author: Tomie DePaola
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781435206687
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

Strega Nona Meets Her Match

Strega Nona Meets Her Match PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101653817
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Book Description
Tomie dePaola’s beloved and bestselling Strega Nona gets in some friendly competition in this beloved addition to the series! Strega Nona (Grandma Witch) has cures for warts and headaches, even lovesickness. She uses old-fashioned potions and magic and the villagers in Calabria flock to her door. But when her friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain for a visit, she brings more than just gossip. Soon she's set up her own shop, using the latest modern gadgets, offering sweets and cappuccino--to all of Strega Nona's regulars! Looks like Strega Nona's met her match, Unless she's got her own cure. For Strega Amelia! "A pleasure to read aloud, this features the broad humor that young children relish."—Booklist

The Magical World of Strega Nona: a Treasury

The Magical World of Strega Nona: a Treasury PDF Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399173455
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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Book Description
Enter the marvelous, magical world of Strega Nona! This wonderful treasury features six favorite stories about Strega Nona and her sidekick, the bumbling Big Anthony—including the original Strega Nona, as well as Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Strega Nona: Her Story, Strega Nona Takes a Vacation, Strega Nona’s Harvest, and Strega Nona’s Gift. Tomie’s brand-new introductions to each story take readers behind the scenes to see how Strega Nona’s world has developed through the years. Also including an original lullaby—with sheet music and a CD—a map of Strega Nona’s town, and some fun recipes, this collection will give readers and music lovers much to savor. Strega Nona, Tomie dePaola’s beloved “grandmother witch,” has been enchanting readers since the publication of the Caldecott Honor Award–winning Strega Nona in 1975. Strega Nona’s gentle humor, irrepressible spirit, and matter-of-fact approach to life have won her legions of fans young and old, and the American Library Association called her “an enduring character who has charmed generations of children.”