Strega Nona's Harvest
$36.09
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
8 September 2009
Summary
At harvest time, this beloved “grandmother witch” shares the bounty of the season! In this humorous tale, Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of orderly planting. But when Big Anthony does not follow her directions and uses her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns into an unruly jungle! What will they do with all the extra vegetables? With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for the original Strega Nona, this celebration of harvest and gardening will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399252914 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399252916 |
| Author: | Tomie dePaola |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers' |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2009 |
| Weight: | 397g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 229mm x 286mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life’s work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California.
This drive propelled him through years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals. In 1965, he illustrated his first children’s book, Sound, by Lisa Miller. Eventually, freed from other obligations, he dedicated himself full-time to writing and illustrating children’s books.
dePaola cited Fra Angelico and Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences, but he quickly developed his own unique style. His distinctive use of color, line, detail, and design has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including:
- A Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona
- The Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution
- The Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his “singular attainment in children’s literature”
- The Catholic Library Association’s Regina Medal for his “continued distinguished contribution”
- The University of Southern Mississippi Medallion
He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.
Tomie dePaola published almost 200 children’s books in fifteen different countries and remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.
He lived in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio was located in a large, renovated 200-year-old barn.
Key Facts:
- Published for over 30 years.
- Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.
- Books published in over 15 different countries.
- Received nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.
Notable Recognitions:
- Caldecott Honor Award (American Library Association)
- Newbery Honor Award (American Library Association)
- Smithsonian Medal (Smithsonian Institution)
- USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal
- Regina Medal (Catholic Library Association)
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