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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Strega Nona's Gift
Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Part of the Strega Nona series
A holiday feast leads to mischief and surprises in Strega Nona's village.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 637 ratings
32 pages· 1,167 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a village bustling with holiday cheer, Strega Nona prepares a feast that tempts Big Anthony into trouble. As he sneaks a taste, chaos ensues, but Strega Nona has a surprise that could change everything. Will Big Anthony learn his lesson, or will the holiday spirit bring unexpected joy? Discover Italian traditions and a heartwarming twist in this delightful tale.
From the publisher
In Strega Nona’s village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations – and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn’t hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his just desserts, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift.
Starring two of Tomie dePaola’s best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that will delight fans young and old.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,167
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD670L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 147518
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2011
- First published
- October 18, 2011
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399256493
- LCCN
- 2011276744
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