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Strega Nona's Gift (2011)

by Tomie dePaola(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0399256490 (ISBN13: 9780399256493)

languge

English

genre

Food & Cookbooks

publisher

Nancy Paulsen Books

series

Strega Nona

review 1: I read this book as part of my Author Study. Another fantastic book in the Strega Nona series. This magical story is a holiday story that introduces Christmas and New Year tradtions celebrated in Italy. Through Strga Nona’s creative character, children experience the festivals and feats celebrated each year in December and January. The author teaches different customs and worldly celebrations while staying engaged in the simplicity children can grasp.
review 2: I like the Strega Nona stories, but this one has one minor weakness. It doesn't stand alone as well as the earlier ones, because it's more about the food and traditions of the Italian holidays than anything else, and the story makes little sense unless you've already read the earlier books, which estab... morelish the characters and the relationships.If you HAVE read the earlier books, this one is a delightful addition, featuring eight different winter holidays celebrated in Italy. Big Anthony, as usual, finds a way to get in trouble, this time by abusing the patience of the poor donkey. Unlike his usual mischief, this time he seemed to be motivated entirely by greed, which seemed a little odd.Still, if you've liked the other Strega Nona books, and want one with a holiday-ish theme, this one is a treat. less

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