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About The Book
Now celebrating its 50th anniversary!
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.
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.
Appearances
JUN 21
10:30:00
in person
River Bend Bookshop
In Person
Illustrator Storytime with Barbara McClintock
161 Park Rd
West Hartford, CT 06119
SEP 27
0:00:00
in person
Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
In Person
Chappaqua Train Station
Chappaqua, NY 10514
OCT 4
0:00:00
in person
2025 Eastern Connecticut Children's Book Fair
In Person
Willimantic Public Library
905 Main St
Willimantic, CT 06226
About The Author
Photograph © Laurent Linn
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.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (August 1, 1975)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780671662837
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® AD730L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
- Fountas & Pinnell™ M These books have been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient™ Leveling System
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Awards and Honors
- Caldecott Honor Book
- ALA Notable Children's Books
Resources and Downloads
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Strega Nona Hardcover 9780671662837
- Author Photo (jpg): Tomie dePaola Photograph © Laurent Linn(0.1 MB)
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