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Strega Nona
Strega Nona
Author: Tomie de Paola
Strega Nona (Italian for "Grandma Witch") warns foolish Big Anthony never to touch her pasta pot. One day, Big Anthony sees Strega Nona sing to it, and the pot magically fills with spaghetti. What Anthony doesn't see is the three kisses Strega Nona blows to make the pot stop. Left alone for the day, Big Anthony excitedly uses the p...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780590370387
ISBN-10: 0590370383
Publication Date: 1/1/1975
Pages: 32
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 37 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 1
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Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful story for young children.
22chickens avatar reviewed Strega Nona on + 11 more book reviews
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My three year old daughter loves the Strega Nona books. I'm always looking for books for her that feature strong, clever female characters (who aren't beautiful princesses for a change!). Strega Nona is a charming character, kind and wise, and the books are well-written and funny.
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glomper avatar reviewed Strega Nona on + 5 more book reviews
This is a wonderful book for children and the adults who read it to them. The illustrations are terrific, and the plot is simple enough for young children to understand. The best part? It's very funny, too.
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Back of Book: "Never go near my magic cooking pot," warns old witch Strega Nona. But does Big Anthony listen? NO!

I Say: This retelling of an old Italian tale is enjoyable for everyone. Strega Nona has a lot to teach us about obedience and common sense.
tamajinn avatar reviewed Strega Nona on + 64 more book reviews
Classic children's story about the magical pasta pot. Excellent for the eyes and the imagination!
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Same ISBN, but this is the 1988 reprint hardcover edition.
reviewed Strega Nona on + 19 more book reviews
everybody loves Tomie's telling about the pastamaker known as "grandma witch". just enough macic to keep the little ones on edge of their seat laughing!
celeria avatar reviewed Strega Nona on + 174 more book reviews
Beautifully illustrated Caldecott winner.
MissC avatar reviewed Strega Nona on + 100 more book reviews
One of my favorite children's books by my favorite children's author.


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