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Strega Nona

by Tomie dePaola

Picture book · ages 3–8 · grades K–3 · 560L · 1997

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Why we'd hand it over

A masterpiece of visual storytelling that teaches cause-and-effect through pure comedy—kids remember Big Anthony's humiliation and the pasta flood for years, and the illustrations tell half the story.

What parents said

It always makes me want spaghetti

parent on r/childrensbooks, April 2026

Where to get it

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