{"product_id":"the-magical-world-of-strega-nona-a-treasury-hardcover","title":"The Magical World of Strega Nona: A Treasury - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoy Strega Nona all year long with this\u003c\/b\u003e bountiful collection of six stories featuring the beloved \"grandmother witch\"--including the first \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona, \u003c\/i\u003e plus new introductions, a lullaby, a map, and recipes!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Enter the marvelous, magical world of Strega Nona!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Strega Nona has been enchanting readers since the publication of the Caldecott Honor Award-winning Strega Nona in 1975. Strega Nona's gentle humor, irrepressible spirit, and matter-of-fact approach to life have won her legions of fans young and old, and the American Library Association called her \"an enduring character who has charmed generations of children.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This wonderful treasury features six favorite stories about Strega Nona and her sidekick, the bumbling Big Anthony--including the original \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona Meets Her Match\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona: Her Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona Takes a Vacation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona's Harvest\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With brand-new introductions to each story, author and illustrator Tomie dePaola takes readers behind the scenes to see how Strega Nona's world has developed through the years. Also including an original lullaby--with sheet music--a map of Strega Nona's town, and some fun recipes, this collection will give readers much to savor.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola \u003c\/b\u003e(www.tomie.com) was the acclaimed author and\/or illustrator of more than 250 books for children. His books range from autobiographical stories to retellings of folktales and legends to original tales, such as the Strega Nona books. The American Library Association said: \"His works reflect an innate understanding of childhood, a distinctive visual style, and a remarkable ability to adapt his voice to perfectly suit the story.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTomie received the Children's Literature Legacy Award, a Caldecott Honor for \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona, \u003c\/i\u003e and a Newbery Honor for his autobiographical chapter book, \u003ci\u003e26 Fairmount Avenue.\u003c\/i\u003e He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal, was designated a \"living treasure\" by the state of New Hampshire, and received the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTomie dePaola lived in New Hampshire, and worked in a 200-year-old renovated barn. He died on March 30, 2020.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 11.2 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47297094058233,"sku":"9780399173455","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/BhY4upKR0V9780399173455.webp?v=1781320978","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-magical-world-of-strega-nona-a-treasury-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}