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Title: Strega Nona
ISBN: 0689817649
Author:
Publicate Date: 1997-10-01
Publish: 1997-10-01
List Price: $8.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Board book
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Amazon Lowest New Price: $4.75
Amazon Lowest Used Price: $4.45
Amazon Merchant Price: $8.99
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1: Good for ages 2-1/2+ Boy or Girl
There's some good descriptions of the story so I won't go into it; however no one so far touches on what the age appropriate level is. It says 4-8, however, when I bought this book, I my kids were just 5 & 2-1/2 yrs old. We are avid(sp?) bedtime book readers, so I am not sure if it is unusual that my younger one listened to the long story as well as my older one. I just happened upon this book at a school book sale & was very happy I'd found it. I think it's a great gift book because it's different -- the town is covered in spaghetti & that's a bit funny -- there's the lesson in it--- and the kids get to imagin how bad of a stomach ache Big Anthony must have had after eating all the spaghetti. I am going to guess that this isn't in everyone's bookshelf, but it should be, so purchase away!
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2: Strega Nona
I enjoyed reading this book of fantasy to my children. The illustrations in this story are brilliant. The plot, although predictable and simple, was very amusing. It gave me the chance to re-iterate the importance of listening and following directions carefully for our own wellbeing as well as for the wellbeing of others. The character of Big Anthony is very endearing. He really wanted to do good things for the people. Sometimes in life, we find that many of our mistakes are paved with good intentions.
In researching the author I found that Tomie dePaola, whose given name is Thomas Anthony de Paola, was born in Meriden, Connecticut in 1934 of an Irish and Italian background. From an early age his he loved to create picture books. His mother, a book lover, read to him and his brother and encouraged their love of books.
This is a great bed time reader. It is not to long and leaves lasting impressions.
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3: Strega Nona reviewed by Ethan
STREGA NONA
RETOLD BY TOMIE DE PAOLA
Reviewed by ETHAN
The book Strega Nona is a funny, nice, and is a story with a moral. When I was little, I loved it for its humorous plot and it's well drawn pictures. In fact, a lot of parents love it for there children.
Strega Nona takes place in a small village. In the village lives Strega Nona a nice old healer. She has a magic pasta pot. But, when Big Anthony comes along looking for a job, bites off more than he can chew.
The author TOMIE DE PAOLO has retold this children's story or book into a story for everyone no matter what the age. TOMIE has also given it pictures even though they do not give descriptions. They still are good understandable pictures.
Even though the book has a fantastic plot, pictures, and characters it has some faults. First, it did not captivate me and it did not give a good description of characters.
I would like to add something although it has its faults it is a wonderful book and it got the Caldecott Honor book Award.
This book is great for teachers because it has a moral and it is a perfect book for kids because they can understand it. Parents, I would say that this is the book to give to your children! That's why Strega Nona is perfect.
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4: This book brings smiles...
This book brings smiles as it is reminds me of the days when children's books were simple and guided the imagination through unique illustrations and a flowing (no pun intended) story-line. I read this book repeatedly when I was really young that when I recently tried searching for it I kept looking for a title with Spaghetti in it. Now, I am thrilled to have found it and hope to read it to me kids someday. TIP: If you want a book that really brings out a young child's imagination (for the book has no words, the story is in pictures) try picking up De Paolo's Pancakes for Breakfast too. I am happy to say I recently purchased my copy.
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5: De Paola's Best Yet
Strega Nona (Grandma Witch) is about the beloved character with the same name. She lives in a small town in Italy, where she cures sickness and warts. When she hires Big Anthony to help her, trouble starts. When Anthony sees her through the window making pasta by chanting a few words, he tries while she is on a trip to see a friend. Kids will enjoy the humorous ending and classic illustrations. (...)
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