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Strega Nona

Strega Nona( 1 customer ratings | )
Author: dePaola, Tomie
Illustrator: dePaola, Tomie
Series title:A Strega Nona Book Ser.
ISBN:978-1-4814-8724-5
Publication Date:Jan 2017
Publisher:Little Simon
Imprint:Little Simon
Book Format:Board book
List Price:USD $8.99
Book Description:

From beloved author Tomie dePaola comes the classic, Caldecott Honor-winning story Strega Nona as a resized Classic Board Book! Strega Nona--"Grandma Witch"--is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical ever-full pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. Big Anthony is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden, but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, he recites...
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Book Details
Pages:36
Detailed Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / General
Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.5 x 7.25 x 0.7 Inches
Book Weight:0.815 Pounds
Author Biography
dePaola, Tomie (Author)
Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 15, 1934. He received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in 1956, a M.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts in 1969, and a doctoral equivalency from Lone Mountain College in 1970.

He has written and/or illustrated more than 270 books including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, Meet the Barkers, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs, and Oliver Button Is a Sissy. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. His murals and paintings can be seen in many churches and monasteries throughout New England. He has designed greeting cards, magazine and record album covers, and theater sets. His work is shown in galleries and museums.

Tomie dePaola died on March 30, 2020 because of complications he had from surgery after a fall.

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