Book Overview
Find out how Strega Nona became her wonderful self with the entertaining life story of Tomie dePaola's beloved "grandmother witch." Everyone is curious about Strega Nona, so she's telling her own story, every detail just as she remembers it--from her childhood with Grandma Concetta, who trained young Nona and her best friend Amelia, to her early days in the little house on the hill and the happy moments when she met Big Anthony and Bambolona. It is the story of a most fascinating life that has influenced and delighted countless children and adults all over the world, and it all starts with the night Strega Nona was born, when the wind was blowing dark storm clouds across the hills . . . It's no surprise that award-winning author and artist Tomie dePaola was Strega Nona's choice as her biographer and portraitist, for he has put into books many stories that she has shared with him over the years, including Strega Nona (a Caldecott Honor Book), Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Strega Nona Takes a Vacation, Strega Nona's Harvest, Strega Nona's Gift, and Strega Nona Does It Again. Strega Nona's reaction when shown this book was, "Bravissimo, mio caro Tomie "
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399228187
ISBN13:9780399228186
Release Date:September 1996
Publisher:G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.8" x 11.4"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A few corrections
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
First and foremost it's "Strega Nonna." "Strega" means witch or hag and "nonna" means grandmother. Therefore, it's about a grandmother figure who's thought to be a witch.
MY INSPIRATION TOMIE DE PAOLA
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I just love Tomie de Paola books. He is for me a great inspitation. As a college student, studying to be a teacher I took courses that I needed to do an Author Study. I found his books the greatest. However I must say...I knew about Mr. T. de Paola even before the author study. I especially love his Strega Nona series. In my high school days, I volunteered at he library in my neighborhood to read at a program they had called STORYTIMEeach month they had a different author. I enjoyed reading His books....The kids love him also. When I had my own children, I read the book Strega Nona as soon as I brought them home. Of course also his other books. I am a collector of his books. I do not want to offend any other authors who also write children's books. I like them too. However Tomie's books touch my heart.His chapter books for the older children are FANTASTIC.....As a matter of fact at my school, there is a big section set up just with his books. I find that he write from the heart. THAT IS WHAT MAKES A GREAT AUTHOR.Just want to say THANK YOU Tomie de Paola. And Kids Read Read Read. His books are great....
Strega Nona: Her Story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I enjoyed reading this book because I thought it was funny.I liked all the magic spells that Strega Nona did. She made all the people in her town happy. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes magic.
The prequel.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is the prequel to "Strega Nona" and has the same brilliant illustrations as the original classic, but the colors are brighter. This one has more characters than the first and a more complicated plot. Here we learn how baby Nona grew up to be a magic woman. It's great fun and a nice surprise for all those who read "Strega Nona" years ago.
Fantastic book for children of any age!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Wonderful story of Strega Nona, an Italian witch / wise woman. This was a great book. My daughter was riveted in spite of the length of the story. We both enjoyed it. I especially liked the Italian words here and there which gave it flavour. A very positive book.
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