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Strega Nona (Reprint)
Strega Nona (Reprint) | Tomie DePaola
126 posts | 120 read | 9 to read
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona--"Grandma Witch"--is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results. In this retelling of an old tale, author-illustrator Tomie dePaola combines humor in the writing and warmth in the paintings as he builds the story to its hilarious climax.
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miapantalone
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

“All right, Anthony, you wanted pasta from my magic pasta pot,” Strega Nona said, “and I want to sleep in my little bed tonight. So start eat.”

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miapantalone
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

This is a cute story for all ages. Has strong theme of punishment, authority and trust.

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miapantalone
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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A folktale written by Tomie DePaola, published in 1975. Strega Nona is the source for potions, cure, magic and comfort in her town. Her magical ever-full pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. Big Anthony is supposed to look after her house and tend to garden, but one day, he recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.

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alexvaughn
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

“Strega Nona, Strega Nona, what‘s your secret?”

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alexvaughn
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

this book is a great book to read to your class to learn the importance of listening and also respecting boundaries. And the story big anthony learns how actions have consequences and I think that that is a great lesson for children to learn as well.

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alexvaughn
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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this book shares the story of a kind witch, Strega Nona, and her magical pasta pot. She is known for her belly to heal and help her village and is hired by big anthony, and he uses her pot to cook without permission.

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Aborra
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

“She sang the magic song and blew three kisses and with a sputter the pot stopped boiling and the pasta came to a halt."

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Aborra
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

This is a fun, silly story to read to children and i think they would find it very entertaining!

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Aborra
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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Strega Nona by Tomie de Paola (1976) is about a witch named Strega Nona who creates potions for her neighbors. She has a magical pasta pot that one day she leaves alone. Big Anthony tries Strega Nona's pasta pot, but doesn't know how to stop the pot from making pasta. Strega Nona returns to save her neighborhood and pasta!

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schuckman.j
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

“She sang the magic song and blew three kisses and with a sputter the pot stopped boiling and the pasta came to a halt."

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schuckman.j
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

This is a fun, silly story to read to children and i think they would find it very entertaining!

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schuckman.j
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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Strega Nona by Tomie de Paola (1976) is about a witch named Strega Nona who creates potions for her neighbors. She has a magical pasta pot that one day she leaves alone. Big Anthony tries Strega Nona's pasta pot, but doesn't know how to stop the pot from making pasta. Strega Nona returns to save her neighborhood and pasta!

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BeeMagical
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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For my Nonna❤️

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alliemyers
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

“All right, Anthony, you wanted pasta from my magic pasta pot,“ Strega Nona said, “and I want to sleep in my little bed tonight. So start eating.“

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alliemyers
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

This is a cute story for all ages. Has strong theme of punishment, authority, and trust.

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alliemyers
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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Folktale, published in 1975. Strega Nona is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her town. Her magical ever-full pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. Big Anthony is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden, but one day, he recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.

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Reagan.petersen
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

"All right, Anthony, you wanted pasta from my magic pasta pot," Strega Nona said, "and I want to sleep in my little bed tonight. So start eating."

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Reagan.petersen
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

This is a cute story for all ages. Has strong theme of punishment, authority, and trust.

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Reagan.petersen
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
Pickpick

Folktale, published in 1975. Strega Nona is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her town. Her magical ever-full pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. Big Anthony is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden, but one day, he recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.

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Reece203914
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

“She sang the magic song and blew three kisses and with a sputter the pot stopped boiling and the pasta came to a halt.“

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Reece203914
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

This is a fun, silly story to read to children and i think they would find it very entertaining!

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Reece203914
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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Strega Nona by Tomie de Paola (1976) is about a witch named Strega Nona who creates potions for her neighbors. She has a magical pasta pot that one day she leaves alone. Big Anthony tries Strega Nona's pasta pot, but doesn't know how to stop the pot from making pasta. Strega Nona returns to save her neighborhood and pasta!

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olivia.d
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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olivia.d
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

I don‘t think this would hold my students attention, I may have it available for them but not connected to a lesson

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olivia.d
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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I enjoyed this story and seeing all the different illustrations. I thought the ending was funny

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jbernath
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

"She sang the magic song and blew three kisses and with a sputter the pot stopped boiling and the pasta came to a halt."

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jbernath
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

This is a fun, silly story to read to children and i think they would find it very entertaining! This would be fun to also do a hands-on activity with, by making pasta in your classroom.

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jbernath
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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Strega Nona by Tomie de Paola (1976) is about a witch named Strega Nona who creates potions for her neighbors. She has a magical pasta pot that one day she leaves alone. Big Anthony tries Strega Nona's pasta pot, but doesn't know how to stop the pot from making pasta. Strega Nona returns to save her neighborhood and pasta!

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madileach
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

“Someday I will get the Pasta Pot and make it cook!”

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madileach
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

The story uses the message of greed with oral dialogue to examine the theme. I would use this in my classroom through themes of greed or sharing in the classroom. Or examine the use of dialogue in stories. I also think this story is a classic that students would enjoy as its filled with humor.

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Kaylee.Phillips2
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

“Someday I will get the Pasta Pot and make it cook!”

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Kaylee.Phillips2
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

The story uses the message of greed with oral dialogue to examine the theme. I would use this in my classroom through themes of greed or sharing in the classroom. Or examine the use of dialogue in stories. I also think this story is a classic that students would enjoy as its filled with humor.

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madileach
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
Mehso-so

Traditional Literature- Strega Nona, written by Tommy DePaola, 1976 has fantasy aspects that were shown through the magical pot. The story led us through the message of greed with this magical pot. You see the main characters Strega Nona and Big Anthony articulate this theme through rich narratives and imagery from the illustrations.

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Kaylee.Phillips2
Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
Pickpick

Strega Nona, written by Tommy DePaola, 1976 has fantasy aspects that were shown through the magical pot. The story led us through the message of greed with this magical pot. You see the main characters Strega Nona and Big Anthony articulate this theme through rich narratives and imagery from the illustrations.