Strega Nona FROM OUR EDITORS
Strega Nona (Italian for "Grandma Witch") warns foolish Big Anthony never to touch her pasta pot. One day, Big Anthony sees Strega Nona sing to it, and the pot magically fills with spaghetti. What Anthony doesn't see is the three kisses Strega Nona blows to make the pot stop. Left alone for the day, Big Anthony excitedly uses the pot to feed the whole town, but is helpless when pasta flows everywhere. Strega Nona returns, stops the pot-and punishes Big Anthony by handing him a fork!
ANNOTATION
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Now even the youngest readers can enjoy this award-winning story about Strega Nona, the beloved Italian "Grandma Witch, " and her magic pasta-making pot. In this slightly abridged version of the original, author/illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor and warmth as he builds the story to a hilarious climax. Full color.
SYNOPSIS
The abridged version of the award-winning story of an Italian Grandma Witch and her magic pasta-making pot, illustrated and adapted for even the youngest readers.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot
For the last two years, publishers have been giving a number of picture books a new treatment in board book form. The Caldecott Honor book, Strega Nona, has just been given the treatment. The layout and artwork look great, but the story is complex and long for the board book crowd. It will work with those who have a longer attention span but they may not get the humor. 1997 (orig.
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