The Magical World of Strega Nona: a Treasury

Beautiful book, very nice material, very well done. Beautiful stories. My son loves it.

I like to check out different books. This book captured my imagination. Lovely colored drawings, sweet stories, as if witches were once part of life (they were - and are they still?). Some laugh out loud moments. I wonder about my mental age.

Great story and lots of colorful llustrations. Well worth the purchase price!

Our three year old loves Strega Nona and telling Big Anthony not to touch the pasta pot. We now have lots of other Strega Nona stories to work into the rotation. But, buyer beware, you may find yourself needing to piece together a Strega Nona Halloween costume for a three year old. And a Big Anthony costume for little bro.

great book!!!

This is a lovely treasury, with the classic Strega Nona book that I grew up with, along with five more. The additional stories are all good reads as well, with further antics from Big Anthony. The pictures are full size and colorful. There are a few Strega Nona books not included in this anthology -- it's not a complete collection. The recipes and bonus materials are lovely -- my four year old is really excited to try some of the recipes!

Adorable stories. My grandsons love Strega Nonna and who better than their own Nonna to buy it for them. Has six great stories. It is beautifully illustrated.

I have been reading Tomie dePaola's books to my children and now my grandchildren since1978. He is a wonderful creative storyteller and you can tell the stories are from his background - from his soul.This particular collection of Strega Nona stories is in a large hardcover book - like an encyclopedia with extra info from the author including a map of the settings in Italy and some recipes too. The CD, in the author's voice, is especially pleasing because he knows how to pronounce many of the special Italian words that I have heard other narrators destroy. It will help you learn how to say them yourself when you read all the other stories. The CD is only of one story in the collection. I have also bought additional individual books in the Strega Nona series because my 3 grandchildren love the stories.(ages 5, 9,and 12) I am of Italian Heritage, 3rd generation in USA so they mean so much more to me. I also love his stories about the Irish side of his family, especially the book "Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs" and also "Tom" about his very funny Grandpa.You will be missed Tomie de Paola. Thank you for your contributions to the minds of all children.- from a NY Mama