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Merry Christmas, Strega Nona
Merry Christmas Strega Nona
Author: Tomie dePaola
Strega Nona returns with her bumbling assistant, Big Anthony, and Bambolona, the baker’s daughter, in time for the big Christmas Eve feast.
ISBN-13: 9780152531836
ISBN-10: 0152531831
Publication Date: 10/10/1986
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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3.9 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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merrytranslator avatar reviewed Merry Christmas, Strega Nona on + 68 more book reviews
This is a great Christmas story from Tomie dePaola, author of the Strega Nona series. The first one (Strega Nona) received the Caldecott Award. Even if you haven't read the original book, you will still enjoy this heartwarming Christmas story that focuses on the true spirit of Christmas.

Strega Nona always hosts the entire town of Calabria at her home for a Christmas celebration, and refuses to use her "magic" to get her work done during the holiday season, because she just does not think it is the right thing to do. As the season progresses through Advent, Big Anthony is supposed to be going to town to buy things to help prepare for another Christmas celebration. But, along the way he gets "sidetracked" and Strega Nona fears that Christmas will be ruined because he has failed to get the items she needs to prepare for her dinner. The surprise ending will delight everyone as it reinforces a message about the spirit of giving.

For Italian-American families (and anyone interested in other cultures), there is the added bonus of having a number of Italian words and Christmas traditions included in the story.
reviewed Merry Christmas, Strega Nona on + 211 more book reviews
One of the most wonderful Christmas stories, ever.If you have young children, and haven't met Strega Nona, you should.


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