Books like Strega Nona's harvest by Tomie dePaola
Strega Nona, the beloved figure behind Tomie dePaola’s children’s classics, instils in Big Anthony the idea of tending a garden with care. After helping plant her vegetable plot, he hastily extras some seeds into a new one, sowing a whimsical yet unpredictable mess. Together they learn that a garden, like life, requires attention, respect, and a touch of wonder.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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