Alice Nizzy Nazzy
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Alice Nizzy Nazzy
By (Author) Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster
19th July 2022
15th September 2022
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
813.54
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 229mm, Height 279mm, Spine 13mm
440g
Description
In this whimsical picture book with illustrations by beloved award-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola, the classic Russian Baba Yaga witch story gets an American twist.
In Santa Fe, young Manuela finds herself in the cooking pot of Alice Nizzy Nazzy. Can she escape the hungry witchs clutches Manuela bravely tries to win her freedom unaware of one important rule: witches dont like the taste of good children.
Author Bio
Tony Johnstonis the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved childrens books. She lives with her family in San Marino, California, where she grew up.
Tomie dePaola (19342020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the childrens classic,Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Childrens Literature Legacy Award for significant and lasting contribution to childrens 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.
