Strega Nona

Tomie dePaola's Caldecott Honor-winning "Strega Nona" introduces readers to the kind-hearted "Grandma Witch" of an Italian village and her bumbling assistant, Big Anthony. The story centers on Strega Nona's magical pasta pot, which can produce endless amounts of pasta with a song, but requires three kisses to stop. When Big Anthony, eager to impress the town, uses the pot while Strega Nona is away, he forgets the crucial stopping spell, leading to a comical and nearly disastrous pasta overflow. This beloved picture book is perfect for ages 3-7, offering a humorous lesson on listening, following instructions, and taking responsibility for one's actions, all wrapped in a charming Italian setting.