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by Tomie dePaola (Author), Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
This delightful new edition of Tomie dePaola's beloved classic stars Strega Nona at her trickiest--and bumbling Big Anthony at his silliest
Bambolona is tired of working in her Papa's bakery. There is far too much to do So she decides to go to wise Strega Nona and learn a little magic, instead. But here comes Big Anthony. He wants to learn, too...if he doesn't make a big mess of things firstAuthor Biography
Tomie dePaola (1934-2020) was one of the most popular children's book authors and illustrators of our time and the winner of the 2011 Children's Literature Legacy Award (formerly known as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award), among other lifetime achievement awards. A Newbery Honor winner, he wrote and illustrated a number of books, including Caldecott Honor book Strega Nona and its companions, as well as Oliver Button Is a Sissy; The Legend of Old Befana; The Clown of God; Michael Bird-Boy; Andy, That's My Name; and the New York Times bestseller Quiet. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Learn more at Tomie.com.
