About the Author Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular children’s book authors and illustrators of our time and the winner of the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award (formerly known as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature,” among other lifetime achievement awards. A Newbery Honor winner, he has written and illustrated a number of books, including Caldecott Honor book Strega Nona and its companions, as well as Oliver Button Is a Sissy; The Legend of Old Befana; The Clown of God; Michael Bird-Boy; Andy, That’s My Name; and the New York Times bestseller Quiet. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in New London, New Hampshire. Visit him online at Tomie.com and TomiesBlog.Blogspot.com.
H**Y
First of a great series
The Italian version of The Magic Porridge Pot and indeed of Adam and Eve and the forbidden fruit. Young man overcome by temptation lives to regret his waywardness!But this is a wonderful version, mostly done in pastel shades and brown, set in a solemnly arcaded southern Italian town. The ills are statuesque but full of energy, with tremendous scenes of Big Anthony the miscreant being carried thru the streets on an ocean of spaghetti. Big Anthony is a hulking dunce, thinking there truly is such a thing as a free lunch. Strega Nona is a litle bit creepy but basically benign, and her witchery need cause no young child a moment's anxiety.A funny and sympathetic tale of human weakness.
L**Y
Lovely story
Lovely story. The children love it. It is funny and it helps children to understand that sometimes there are very good reasons not to play with grown ups things :) and maybe they should ask beforehand.
K**Y
I love this little book
I remember this little book being read to me nearly 25 years ago when I was at primary school in South Africa, I always remembered the name and found it on amazon and bought it for my three year old daughter. She LOVES it too! Its a great little book for that age group if reading a story before bedtime, not too long and not too short either. She sings the magic words over and over again. Highly recommend it for your children..............any age
M**N
Italian Wise Words
After finding no copies at the local Library and needing this title for a children's activity I chose Amazon and I am so glad I did.Delivery was swift and the children loved this old Italian tale about the village wise woman and her assistant (reminiscent of Dukas and Disneys Sorceror's Apprentice).Never try to emulate your wise elders because you always come unstuck or stuck in the case of Anthony -in a mountain of spaghetti !!
J**N
Childhood memories
I loved this book as a child when my gran would read it over and over to me at my request. Bought it to read with my daughter although she is a little young at the moment I look forward to reading it with her in the future
E**Y
A family favorite, my kids love this one
A family favorite, my kids love this one, and my husband and I don't mind reading it over and over. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is gently funny.
A**S
Enchanting illustrations
This is a gorgeous book. The illustrations alone make it a wonderful purchase for young children. The story is straightforward but very amusing.
T**S
Five Stars
Superb stories for children and gownyps alike.
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