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The book pictured here is actually Strega Nona: Her Story, and not the original Strega Nona story, so that is what I am reviewing. In my opinion Strega Nona: Her Story is the best of Tomie De Paola's Strega Nona stories, surpassing even the original. It follows her life history from pre-birth to the momentous occasion of her first meeting with her bumbling assistant and adopted son, Big Anthony. It's really a story about struggling to find your place in the world and figuring out what your ultimate happiness is, even if it turns out to be "simple." It features young Nona's relationship with her grandmother and the passing on of wisdom from the older generation to the younger. I frequently find myself tearing up when I read it to my daughter, it's that good. I highly, highly recommend it.
Great story! It's a prequel to all the other Strega Nona Books.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The paper book cover was all torn and ripped. The books binding was bent and discolored. The other books I ordered were in much better condition.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is the Pre-qual to Strega Nona. It is a sweet story of how she came to be a strega. While The original is better, true Strega Nona fans will enjoy this story as well. This one is fun in that it is written as if Strega Nona ia a real person and telling her story to Tomie Depaola.
My granddaughter loves Strega Nona.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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