Annotation: Strega Nona/Grandmother Witch was a well known women in the village that helped people by using her magical secrets and potions. As she started to get older she decided that she need help around the house. When she hires Big Anthony she only make one rule for him, and that was to never touch her magic pasta pot. Anthony did not listen and one day when Strega Nona leaves to the mountains he disobeys her, causing a disaster on the village.
Genre: Italian Folklore, Picture Book,
Grade Level:K-4
Children who will like this book: Kids who like the idea of magic and Italian food.
Rating/Response:(4)-It is a charming book that retells an old folktale that is derived from
Italy.
Questions: What is a folktale and where do they come from? Have there been stories passed down in your family from your ancestors?
Awards: Caldecott Honor Book-1976, ALA Notable Children's Book-1975, Kirkus Choice-1975, Horn Book's Honor List-1976, Nakamori Prize-1978
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