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Strega Nona, a magical witch, lives in Italy during the holiday season. She shares her gift of magic with a young boy named Big Anthony, who accidentally receives a taste of the delicious treats she is preparing for the Feast of San Nicola. Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift, which leads to an adventure and teaches the boy a valuable lesson.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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