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About The Book
Embarrassed to introduce his friend to his old-fashioned Italian grandmother, a young boy gains a new appreciation of her when he finds how well she and his friend get along.
About The Illustrator
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 (October 1, 1985)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780671667450
- Grades: 1 - 4
- Ages: 6 - 9
- Lexile ® AD450L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup Trade Paperback 9780671667450(0.5 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Tomie dePaola Photograph © Laurent Linn(0.1 MB)
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