Big Anthony and the Magic Ring

Big Anthony and the Magic Ring
Author: Tomie DePaola
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1979
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152071240

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When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.

Strega Nona's Magic Ring

Strega Nona's Magic Ring
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-03-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481477625

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Big Anthony gets what he thinks he wants—but like usual, it causes him more trouble than he can handle in this beloved sequel to Tomie dePaola’s Caldecott Honor–winning Strega Nona. Big Anthony has a case of spring fever and he needs a little Night Life to cheer him up! But Big Anthony is afraid that if he goes to the village dance, no one will dance with him. So when Strega Nona goes away on a visit, Big Anthony borrows her magic ring, which turns him into a handsome stranger…

Strega Nona Meets Her Match

Strega Nona Meets Her Match
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1996-07-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698114116

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Tomie dePaola’s beloved and bestselling Strega Nona gets in some friendly competition in this beloved addition to the series! Strega Nona (Grandma Witch) has cures for warts and headaches, even lovesickness. She uses old-fashioned potions and magic and the villagers in Calabria flock to her door. But when her friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain for a visit, she brings more than just gossip. Soon she's set up her own shop, using the latest modern gadgets, offering sweets and cappuccino--to all of Strega Nona's regulars! Looks like Strega Nona's met her match, Unless she's got her own cure. For Strega Amelia! "A pleasure to read aloud, this features the broad humor that young children relish."—Booklist

Strega Nona's Gift

Strega Nona's Gift
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-10-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101653159

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In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations - and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn't hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his just desserts, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift. Starring two of Tomie dePaola's best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that will delight fans young and old.

Big Anthony: His Story

Big Anthony: His Story
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780756907631

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Fans of dePaola's kindly Strega Nona will love this charming look at the early days of her good-hearted but clumsy helper, Big Anthony. Full color.

Strega Nona

Strega Nona
Author: Tomie DePaola
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1975
Genre:
ISBN:

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When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

Big Anthony and the Magic Ring

Big Anthony and the Magic Ring
Author: Tomie De Paola
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 1979
Genre:
ISBN: 9780590701426

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When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.

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Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1979
Genre: Magic
ISBN: 9780153329647

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When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.

The Worlds of Tomie dePaola

The Worlds of Tomie dePaola
Author: Barbara Elleman
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-03-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1534412263

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Barbara Elleman’s insightful biography on Tomie dePaola captures the essence of the beloved author-illustrator through engaging stories, childhood photos, countless illustrations, and thoughtful analysis of decades of celebrated books. Tomie dePaola is one of the best-known and most beloved creators of books for children. His art and his stories, which are filled with imagination, humor, grace, and curiosity, represent a love of life that is reflected in everything he does. Barbara Elleman’s exploration of Tomie dePaola’s career takes a fascinating look at the many worlds dePaola has brought to life through his work: from autobiographical memories to folktales, religious stories, nursery rhymes, and more—including, of course, the inventive world of his most famous character, Strega Nona. Originally published in 1999 and filled with evocative artwork, captivating photographs, and heartwarming anecdotes, this comprehensive book has been updated to cover two new decades of dePaola’s creativity. Elleman’s thoughtful narrative brings a fresh appreciation to the work of a unique author-illustrator, one who is a true legend of children’s literature and a source of lasting joy for generations of readers, young and old.

A to Zoo

A to Zoo
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 1657
Release: 2018-06-21
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1440834350

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Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.