
Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Book #12 in the Strega Nona series
Tomatoes, a goat, and a mix-up—can Strega Nona's plan succeed?
Strega Nona's garden yields a bounty of ripe tomatoes, destined for the convent. But chaos ensues when Signora Goat munches on the laundry, and well-meaning Big Anthony muddles the count. Can Strega Nona salvage her gift amidst the mix-up? Dive into this delightful tale of garden mischief and unexpected help.
Discover brand-new stories about Strega Nona, by acclaimed author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read series that’s perfect for beginning readers! Strega Nona is excited! The tomatoes in her garden are ripe, and she picks enough to fill a basket. She wants to give twenty-four tomatoes to the convent, and counts them out on the kitchen table. She is in the middle of counting when Signora Goat starts to eat the laundry. While Strega Nona is outside, Big Anthony sees the tomatoes and wants to help. Poor Big Anthony. He puts the tomatoes back in the basket!
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