Merry Christmas, Strega Nona

(Hardback)

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In this holiday follow-up to Tomie dePaolas Caldecott Honorwinning Strega Nona, our favorite Grandma-Witch is back and bringing her magic to Christmas with a town feastcan she count on Big Anthony as her only helper

Its Christmas time in Calabria and with Strega Nonas annual feast around the corner, she has no time for her usual magical tasks. Christmas has a magic of its own, and no one knows magic like Strega Nona does, especially Big Anthony. But with the clock ticking on her preparations, will Big Anthony finally be able to prove that he can be counted on with some magic of his own

With warm illustrations in Tomies classic folk-art style, this refreshed addition to the Strega Nona series is a must-have for fans of all ages.

Author Bio

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.