Strega Nona's Magic Ring - (Strega Nona Book) by Tomie dePaola (Hardcover)

About the Book

Big Anthony gets what he thinks he wants, but as usual, it causes him more trouble than he can handle in this beloved sequel to dePaola's Caldecott HonorDwinning "Strega Nona." Full color.x 11.

Book Synopsis

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...

About the Author

Tomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children's classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children's Literature Legacy Award for "significant and lasting contribution to children's literature." A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.