The Magical World of Strega Nona: a Treasury
A Treasury
$57.62
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
15 January 2017
Summary
This wonderful collection of six classic stories, each introduced by Tomie dePaola himself, includes lots of new material for eager Strega Nona fans to savor.
Enjoy Strega Nona all year long with this bountiful collection of six stories featuring the beloved “grandmother witch”—including the first Strega Nona, plus new introductions, a lullaby, a map, and recipes!
Enter the marvelous, magical world of Strega Nona!
Strega Nona has been enchanting readers since the publi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399173455 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399173455 |
| Author: | Tomie dePaola |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 15 January 2017 |
| Weight: | 1.41kg |
| Dimensions: | 287mm x 227mm x 25mm |
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About The Author
Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola was the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of more than 250 books for children. His books range from autobiographical stories to retellings of folktales and legends to original tales, such as the Strega Nona books. The American Library Association said- “His works reflect an innate understanding of childhood, a distinctive visual style, and a remarkable ability to adapt his voice to perfectly suit the story.” Tomie received the Children’s Literature Legacy Award, a Caldecott Honor for Strega Nona, and a Newbery Honor for his autobiographical chapter book, 26 Fairmount Avenue. He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal, was designated a “living treasure” by the state of New Hampshire, and received the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. Tomie dePaola lived in New Hampshire, and worked in a 200-year-old renovated barn. He died on March 30, 2020.
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