Strega Nona's Magic Lessons - Paperback

by Tomie dePaola (Author), Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)

This delightful new edition of Tomie dePaola's beloved classic stars Strega Nona at her trickiest--and bumbling Big Anthony at his silliest

Bambolona is tired of working in her Papa's bakery. There is far too much to do So she decides to go to wise Strega Nona and learn a little magic, instead.

But here comes Big Anthony. He wants to learn, too...if he doesn't make a big mess of things first

Author Biography

Tomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children's classic, Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children's Literature Legacy Award for "significant and lasting contribution to children's literature." A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.