Strega Nona's Gift -- Tomie dePaola

In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations - and nothing says celebration like a feast All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn't hurt, right? Wrong Big Anthony gets his just <i>desserts</i>, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift. <p/>Starring two of Tomie dePaola's best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that will delight fans young and old.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Tomie dePaola<br><b>Publisher:</b> G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 10/18/2011<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.95lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.00h x 8.80w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780399256493<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.9<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>147518 / Strega Nona's Gift<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 09/01/2011<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 09/26/2011<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 10/01/2011 pg. 93<br><i>Horn Book Magaz