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Strega Nona
Written by Tomie dePaola
Narrated by John McDonough
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Mix together an old witch, her magic pasta pot, and a greedy boy. What do you get? Mischief, wild adventure, and a big helping of fun! All the people in the little town of Calabria go to old Strega Nona for solutions to their troubles. From aching heads to broken hearts-Strega Nona can cure them all. But when she hires a lumbering boy named Big Anthony to help her, Strega Nona's own troubles begin. Award-winning children's author Tomie dePaola offers an original tale that will have listeners of all ages laughing out loud, especially with John McDonough's gentle narration. He highlights all the whimsical humor of this charming story.
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Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
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