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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998
Big Anthony
Written by Tomie dePaola
Part of the Strega Nona series
Can Italy withstand the chaos of Big Anthony's blunders as he stumbles through life?
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Meet Big Anthony, a well-meaning but clumsy young man whose antics lead to chaos. From freeing farm animals to accidentally straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa, his blunders are legendary. As he ventures out to make his mark on the world, the question remains: can Italy survive his hilarious mishaps? Join Big Anthony on a journey filled with laughter and unexpected twists, where every step is a new adventure.
From the publisher
Fans of Tomie dePaola’s kindly Strega Nona will love this charming look at the early days of her good-hearted but clumsy helper Big Anthony. From the day he is born, Big Anthony never pays attention. As a boy, he leaves the gates of the farm open and all the animals escape. As a young man off to make his fortune in the world, he accidentally “fixes” the leaning Tower of Pisa. Will Italy survive the hilarious mishaps of Big Anthony?”Readers of all ages can be grateful that dePaola continues to practice his magic so well.” –The New York Times Book Review”Big Anthony and Strega Nona certainly qualify as celebrities in the realm of picture books, and this latest installment will bring smiles to the faces of their young fans.” –School Library Journal
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD590L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 28025
Publication
- Published
- June 25, 2001
- First published
- October 26, 1998
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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