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Strega Nona: An Original TaleWhen 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
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.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/01/1975
ISBN: 9780671662837
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.40d
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Review Citations: Entertainment Weekly 11/14/2014 pg. 110
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 6093 / Strega Nona: An Old Tale Retold and Illustrated
Reading Level: 3.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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★★★★★ 5
Very cute
Format: Hardcover
Very cute book. The illustrations are well done. The story line is adorable. Great for young children. Good gift for a boy or a girl.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
So incredibly beautiful
Format: Hardcover
So sweet and such high quality paper and illustrations
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Must read
Format: Hardcover
This is such a sweet book. Loved the message in it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Amazing was always!
Format: Kindle
Frieda had been my favorite author since I started reading again last year. I've read every book and they've all been amazing, this one is no exception. I was hooked immediately! She's really good at grabbing you within the first chapter lol.
So many plot twists and the ending was phenomena! I see she has another book releasing this year and I am so excited!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Another brilliant read!
Format: Kindle
I absolutely loved this book and read it in a day. The second POV towards the end of the book with Ronnie’s chapters was a refreshing change and enables the reader to understand little Teddy’s backstory. A tough beginning for sure.
I loved the high stakes throughout the book, the twists and, as always, the surprising turn of events at the end.
There were a few things I wasn’t sure about. Would Naomi have gone to the birthday party and done what she did with so much to risk? As a mother, I’m not sure it made sense and somehow it frustrated me a little. I won’t go into specifics but the hair cutting was sooo triggering!
I thought Teddy’s secret code was a clever addition to the story and ramped up the pace at the end. Really scary and I thought they’d never make it.
I think with a little more development and detail this book would have been a clear 5 star winner for me. It was almost over too soon. But I loved the premise. As a result, I gave it 4.4 stars.
It was a quick and fun read, as all Freida’s books are. She definitely is an auto-buy author. I’m obsessed!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
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