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The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story Kindle Edition
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Tomie dePaola
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Tomie dePaola
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Reading age4 - 8 years
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LanguageEnglish
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Grade levelPreschool - 3
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PublisherSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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Publication date7 November 2017
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ISBN-13978-1534430112
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"In a tale based on Italian legend, first published in 1980 and here reissued, Old Befana spends her days baking and sweeping her house and front steps. When a splendid procession led by the three Wise Men passes by, a boy invites her to come along to Bethlehem to meet the Baby King.... DePaola’s ink and watercolor illustrations use flowing lines and glowing colors to propel the story and attract the eye; rustic details help define the Italian-village setting." ― Horn Book Magazine, November/December 2017
--This text refers to the paperback edition.
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.
--This text refers to the paperback edition.
From 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
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
Product details
- ASIN : B071D4231D
- Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (7 November 2017)
- Language : English
- File size : 11363 KB
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- Print length : 32 pages
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Best Sellers Rank:
#788,329 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,175 in Children's Traditional Stories (Kindle Store)
- #10,336 in Children's Traditional Stories (Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely folk story about gifts on Twelfth Night
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2017Verified Purchase
My granddaughter has a part Italian heritage and I was interested to see a newsfeed from the family village of Arpino on 6th January showing the enactment of what was a very strange (to me) traditional story. I looked for a book that might explain and this is the one I found. It is a beautiful, gently told and tremendously affecting story of Befana who looks for the Christ child, or the good, in every child on January 6th - Epiphany. I am not a Christian of any sort, but found this lovely story both delightful and a revelation. Good to see a story that is positive about an old woman too!
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H. Dumpty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ageless appeal
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2008Verified Purchase
Not Strega Nona this time, for whom Tomie dePaola is famous, but a tale of old Grandma Befana in the days of yore just before the Nativity. Interesting reminder that no one need ever be too busy with the daily grind to raise up their eyes and look at the big picture and think about the big issues.
This is beautifully illustrated in rich colours. The double-page centrepiece, the procession of the Magi, is just stunning.
An old, wise tale that will appeal to both parent and child at storytime.
This is beautifully illustrated in rich colours. The double-page centrepiece, the procession of the Magi, is just stunning.
An old, wise tale that will appeal to both parent and child at storytime.
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tiziana carini
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Great seller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2019Verified Purchase
Love this book!!

Maria A Pulisciano
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gift but lived it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2018Verified Purchase
My niece loved reading this to her daughter as we are from Italian parents where la befana is in our childhood upbringing she loved it !

Tina V
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Lovely retelling of this Italian folk tale and helped embed ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2018Verified Purchase
Lovely retelling of this Italian folk tale and helped embed the Italian tradition that I grew up with for my 3yr old daughter.