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

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

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…

Merry Christmas, Strega Nona

Merry Christmas, Strega Nona
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2023-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 148147765X

In this holiday follow-up to Tomie dePaola’s Caldecott Honor–winning Strega Nona, our favorite Grandma-Witch is back and bringing her magic to Christmas with a town feast—can she count on Big Anthony as her only helper? It’s Christmas time in Calabria and with Strega Nona’s annual feast around the corner, she has no time for her usual magical tasks. Christmas has a magic of its own, and no one knows magic like Strega Nona does, especially Big Anthony. But with the clock ticking on her preparations, will Big Anthony finally be able to prove that he can be counted on with some magic of his own? With warm illustrations in Tomie’s classic folk-art style, this refreshed addition to the Strega Nona series is a must-have for fans of all ages.

Big Anthony: His Story

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

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's Gift

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

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.

Strega Nona Takes a Vacation

Strega Nona Takes a Vacation
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2003-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0142500763

Lately Strega Nona has been distracted-she even gave Signore Mayor the wrong remedy for his headache. One night Nona has a dream about her Grandma Concetta, who has been in heaven for many years, and her little house at the seashore. Nona decides that she will take a vacation there. While Strega Nona is away, Bambolona will do the daily remedies and Big Anthony will do the chores. With these two left in charge, what could possibly go wrong?

Strega Nona Play Set

Strega Nona Play Set
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Little Simon
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781481442107

Experience the treasured children’s classic and Caldecott Honor–winning Strega Nona in a hands-on way with this fantastic play set complete with scripts, backdrops, and stand up characters so readers can act out the beloved story! Strega Nona is ready to storm the stage just in time for her fortieth anniversary! This play set is perfect for fans who want to act out Tomie dePaola’s timeless tale. This exciting play set includes three backdrops for settings, three script books, eight stand-up 3D play pieces with different characters, and a reusable box for storage. Now…dim the lights…take a seat…and get ready for a Strega Nona play!

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

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

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 Lessons

Strega Nona's Magic Lessons
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1982
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152817855

Big Anthony disguises himself as a girl in order to take magic lessons from Strega Nona.