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Strega Nona Paperback – Picture Book, September 3, 1979

by Tomie dePaola (Author), Tomie de Paola (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 4,726 ratings
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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 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.
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    2 - 6 years, from customers
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    Strega Nona
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD730L
  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
  8. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    September 3, 1979
  10. ISBN-10
    0671666061
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0671666064
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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."

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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (September 3, 1979)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671666061
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671666064
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD730L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 4,726 ratings

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"Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life's work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California.

It drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children's book, Sound, by Lisa Miller for Coward-McCann. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time into both writing and illustrating children's books.

He names Fra Angelico and Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences on his work, but he soon found his own unique style. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his ""singular attainment in children's literature,"" the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his ""continued distinguished contribution,"" and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.

Tomie dePaola has published almost 200 children's books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.

Tomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.

- He has been published for over 30 years.

- Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.

- His books have been published in over 15 different countries.

- He receives nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.

Tomie dePaola has received virtually every significant recognition for his books in the children's book world, including:

- Caldecott Honor Award from American Library Association

- Newbery Honor Award from American Library Association

- Smithson Medal from Smithsonian Institution

- USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal

- Regina Medal from Catholic Library Association

"

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5.0 out of 5 stars My students are obsessed
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Ever since this book came out on storyline online my classroom has been obsessed with it and we cannot go a day without reading the book and singing the songs in it. It’s a really cute story with a great lesson in it. I highly recommend it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such an adorable book
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This book is so cute. Now I need to get them all!
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Great read! One of my favorite childhood books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Folk Tale
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Excellent Folk tale with elegant art and great repetition for kids to enjoy. Strega Nona is a frequently requested book during our bed time routine by all ages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kids Book!
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All my kids, and now my grandkids, have loved this book! We didn't really use the CD, so I can't comment on it, but the book is wonderful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
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Patricia Slater
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated!
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2022
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I smiled the entire time reading this little magical story to my 4 year old. It's definitely worth the buy. The book in itself is quality as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gostei
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Gostei muito do livro no a história, não sei o que coloca no meu pai posso te mandar um vídeo que você não
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to read out loud
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L. Lo
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant story
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Read an article in the Times about this author and thought we would try the books for my daughter. The stories are so original I love reading them to her at bedtime.
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Rover 75
5.0 out of 5 stars Warum nur so unbekannt in Deutschland?
Reviewed in Germany on December 19, 2021
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Witzige Geschichte, quasi die italienische Variante vom "Süßen Brei", nett illustriert,
sehr preiswert! Gab es auch einmal auf deutsch.
Mir ein Rätsel, warum der Autor hier
so unbekannt geblieben ist, von seiner
Publikationsmenge her scheint er mir ein
"Janosch in Amerika" zu sein.
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