The Magical World of Strega Nona: A Treasury -- Tomie dePaola

Enter the marvelous, magical world of Strega Nona <p/>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. <p/>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."<br><br><b>Author:</b> Tomie dePaola<br><b>Publisher:</b> Nancy Paulsen Books<br><b>Published:</b> 10/27/2015<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 3.10lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.20h x 8.80w x 1.00d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780399173455<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Tomie dePaola </b>(www.tomie.com) is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of more than 250