Strega Nona Author:Tomie De Paola (Illustrator) Now even the youngest readers can enjoy this award-winning story about Strega Nona, the beloved Italian "Grandma Witch," and her magic pasta-making pot. In this slightly abridged version of the original, author/illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor and warmth as he builds the story to a hilarious climax. Full color.