{"product_id":"strega-nonas-gift-hardcover","title":"Strega Nona's Gift - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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 \u003ci\u003edesserts\u003c\/i\u003e, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarring 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e(cover may vary)\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life's work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts in Oakland, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children's book, \u003ci\u003eSound\u003c\/i\u003e, by Lisa Miller for Coward-McCann. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time into both writing and illustrating children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe names Fra Angelico and Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences on his work, but he soon found his own unique style. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e, the Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his singular attainment in children's literature, the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his continued distinguished contribution, and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomie dePaola has published almost 200 children's books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- He has been published for over 30 years.\u003cbr\u003e- Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e- His books have been published in over 15 different countries.\u003cbr\u003e- He receives nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomie dePaola has received virtually every significant recognition forhis books in the children's book world, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Caldecott Honor Award from American Library Association\u003cbr\u003e- Newbery Honor Award from American Library Association\u003cbr\u003e- Smithson Medal from Smithsonian Institution\u003cbr\u003e- USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal\u003cbr\u003e- Regina Medal from Catholic Library Association\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecopyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.\u003cbr\u003eTomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life's work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts in Oakland, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children's book, \u003ci\u003eSound\u003c\/i\u003e, by Lisa Miller for Coward-McCann. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time into both writing and illustrating children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe names Fra Angelico and Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences on his work, but he soon found his own unique style. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e, the Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his singular attainment in children's literature, the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his continued distinguished contribution, and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomie dePaola has published almost 200 children's books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- He has been published for over 30 years.\u003cbr\u003e- Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e- His books have been published in over 15 different countries.\u003cbr\u003e- He receives nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomie dePaola has received virtually every significant recognition forhis books in the children's book world, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Caldecott Honor Award from American Library Association\u003cbr\u003e- Newbery Honor Award from American Library Association\u003cbr\u003e- Smithson Medal from Smithsonian Institution\u003cbr\u003e- USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal\u003cbr\u003e- Regina Medal from Catholic Library Association\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecopyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strega Nona's Gift\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755784831264,"sku":"9780399256493","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e1931a4d93a51e93289953d3ec1fa37e.webp?v=1780068386","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/strega-nonas-gift-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}