Strega Nona's Harvest

Strega Nona's HarvestAn all new Strega Nona picture book on the heels of the New York Times Bestseller Brava, Strega Nona Tomie dePaola's beloved character Strega Nona is back in a colorful picture book, perfect for fall and the changing seasons. In this humorous tale, Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of order. But when Big Anthony does not follow her directions and tries to use her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns

An all-new Strega Nona picture book on the heels of the New York Times Bestseller Brava, Strega Nona

Tomie dePaola's beloved character Strega Nona is back in a colorful picture book, perfect for fall and the changing seasons.

In this humorous tale, Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of order. But when Big Anthony does not follow her directions and tries to use her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns into an unruly jungle What will they do with all the extra vegetables?

With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for the original Strega Nona, this celebration of harvest and gardening will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/08/2009
ISBN: 9780399252914
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 10.94h x 8.64w x 0.36d
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/24/2009 pg. 59
School Library Journal 10/01/2009 pg. 88
Booklist 11/01/2009 pg. 53
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 133311 / Strega Nona's Harvest
Reading Level: 3.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5