SKU: 20080608

THIS HARDCOVER EDITION IS CURRENTLY OUT-OF-STOCK WITH THE PUBLISHER.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, STREGA NONA, written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, was published in 1986. This was the fourth book featuring Tomie's original character, "Strega Nona."

Publisher's Note: "It's Christmastime in the little town of Calabria. There is no time for Strega Nona's usual business of curing headaches, mixing love potions, and getting rid of warts. Instead, it's time for her annual feast for the whole town, complete with baccala, or Italian codfish stew, roasted peppers, and Christmas cookies. Christmas has a magic of its own, and no one knows more about magic than Strega Nona. Certainly not Big Anthony. But poor Strega Nona: How will she ever have her feast ready by Christmas Eve - with untrustworthy Big Anthony as her only helper? How Big Anthony proves he has at long last learned a thing or two about magic makes for a warm, beautifully illustrated tale that will charm the hearts of children - and be a cause for celebration among Strega Nona fans of all ages."

8 3/4" W x 11 1/4" H, 32 pages, Ages 4 - 8, ISBN 0-15-253183-1

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.