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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Merry Christmas, Strega Nona
Part of the Strega Nona series
A surprise Christmas party for Strega Nona goes awry.
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32 pages· 1,212 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Big Anthony, Strega Nona's clumsy assistant, plans a surprise Christmas Eve party. With the baker's daughter, Bambolona, involved, chaos is inevitable. Can they pull off the perfect celebration, or will mishaps ruin the feast?
From the publisher
Hang on to your pasta pots, Strega Nona fans! The much-loved “Grandma Witch” - first created by Tomie dePaola for his celebrated 1976 Caldecott Honor book, “Strega Nona” - is back.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,212
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 560L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 52153
Publication
- Published
- September 15, 1991
- First published
- October 10, 1986
- Publisher
- HMH Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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