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Strega Nona

by Tomie dePaola Publisher: ALADDIN

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A magic pot and a town in trouble

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    Caldecott Honor book

    The book is described as a Caldecott Honor book.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A magic pot and a town in trouble

Set in a Calabrian town, the story centers on Strega Nona, known for her remedies and magic, and her ever-full pasta pot. When she leaves Big Anthony in charge of her house and garden, his curiosity about the pot leads him to try its magic verse—with consequences for the town. Tomie dePaola retells an old tale through a comic chain of events, pairing the fantasy premise with a familiar lesson about responsibility and the risks of acting without permission.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in fantasy and magical tales
  • Young readers who enjoy stories involving food, mischief, and consequences
  • Families seeking a read-aloud picture book rooted in an old tale

Themes

Magic and folkloreCuriosity and responsibilityConsequences of disobedience

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Book overview

Now celebrating its 50th anniversary!

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola.

Strega Nona--"Grandma Witch"--is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.

In this retelling of an old tale, author-illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor in the writing and warmth in the paintings as he builds the story to its hilarious climax.
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