Strega Nona
An Old Tale Retold
by Tomie Depaola
Recommended by Chitra B. Divakaruni and Sarah Bond
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Childrens and Fiction.
Strega Nona "Grandma Witch" is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic ver...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Childrens and Fiction.
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Chitra B. Divakaruni
“@paregorios Tommie dePaola is my favorite kids book author! Omg. Love Strega Nona. | I love his books. I read Strega Nona to my children when they were little and they loved it too. #RIP. #amreading #ChildrensBooks”
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