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Strega Nona
by Tomie dePaola A Strega Nona Book (series) Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

- ISBN#: 978067166064
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.
- Resource Type: Book
- Grades: Pre-School, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
- Theme(s): Learning About Food