SKU: 20080519

STREGA NONA, an original tale written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, was published in 1975. The American Library Association named it a 1976 Caldecott Honor Book. This is the first book featuring Tomie's original character, "Strega Nona."

Publisher's Note: "Strega Nona - 'Grandma Witch' - is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical 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."

8 3/4" W x 11 1/4" H, 32 pages, Ages 4 - 8, ISBN 0-671-66283-X

This book will be sent autographed "Tomie (year)." However, a note will be sent to you after you've purchased the book to ask if you'd like the autograph personalized.