Book Series · 14 Books

Strega Nona Books

In order from Strega Nona to Strega Nona and The Twins.

Strega Nona
Strega Nona's Magic Ring
Strega Nona's Magic Lessons
Merry Christmas, Strega Nona
Strega Nona Meets Her Match
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Strega Nona
Sale price
$858
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1975

Strega Nona

By Tomie dePaola, Tomie de Paola (Illustrator)

A magic pasta pot causes chaos when misused.

40 pages· 1,278 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts
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The complete set

Strega Nona Series

14 books · Published 1975–2017

Strega Nona

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1975

A magic pasta pot causes chaos when misused.

Strega Nona's Magic Ring

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1979

A magic ring transforms Anthony, but will it solve his loneliness or create chaos?

Strega Nona's Magic Lessons
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$858

Strega Nona's Magic Lessons

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

Magic lessons turn chaotic when a bumbling apprentice gets involved.

Merry Christmas, Strega Nona

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986

A surprise Christmas party for Strega Nona goes awry.

Strega Nona Meets Her Match

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

A rival witch challenges Strega Nona's old-fashioned magic with modern tricks.

Her Story

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Discover how a young witch's journey begins on a stormy night, leading to unexpected apprenticeships.

Big Anthony

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

Can Italy withstand the chaos of Big Anthony's blunders as he stumbles through life?

Strega Nona Takes a Vacation

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

A distracted witch takes a vacation, leaving chaos in her wake. What could go wrong?

Strega Nona's Harvest

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A gardening spell goes awry, creating a vegetable jungle. Can they handle the harvest?

Strega Nona's Gift
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$1797

Strega Nona's Gift

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A holiday feast leads to mischief and surprises in Strega Nona's village.

Strega Nona Does It Again
Sale price
$958

Strega Nona Does It Again

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A spoiled guest disrupts Strega Nona's home. Can she restore harmony?

The Magical World of Strega Nona
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$3990

The Magical World of Strega Nona

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

Discover Strega Nona's magical adventures and secrets in a collection of enchanting tales.

Strega Nona and The Twins

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017

Strega Nona faces chaos babysitting mischievous twins. Can she restore order?

Strega Nona and Her Tomatoes
Sale price
$574

Strega Nona and Her Tomatoes

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017

Tomatoes, a goat, and a mix-up—can Strega Nona's plan succeed?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Strega Nona series?

There are 14 books in the Strega Nona series. It began with Strega Nona in 1975, and the newest book, Strega Nona and The Twins, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Strega Nona books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Strega Nona to life.

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Tomie dePaola

Author & Illustrator
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Tomie de Paola

Illustrator

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