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| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Takes a Vacation Tomie dePaola, 2000-09-11 It has been a long time since Strega Nona had a vacation. At night she dreams she's at her Grandma Concetta's little house by the seashore. During the day she hears Grandma Concetta's voice saying, Vieni, Nonalina, come. Soon even Big Anthony notices that Strega Nona is distracted--she gives the Mayor the wrong remedy for his headache! Everybody says, Strega Nona needs a vacation! But when she sends bubble bath to Bambolona and candy to Big Anthony, greedy Bambolona takes the candy for herself, leaving Big Anthony--and the town--in a sea of bubbles! Only Big Anthony, famous for his problem with pasta, could have trouble like this with soap! Award-winning artist/author Tomie dePaola brings us a warm and very funny addition to the stories of his most beloved character, Strega Nona. |
| strega nona read aloud: Big Anthony and the Magic Ring Tomie DePaola, 1979 When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona, Her Story Tomie dePaola, 2000-09-11 Have a Strega Nona Fall with the entertaining life story of Tomie dePaola's beloved grandmother witch. Tomie dePaola serves as biographer to his delightful Italian sorceress, Strega Nona, in this beautifully drawn prequel. The tale begins with little Nona's birth on a dark and stormy night, and ends where the original Strega Nona picks up—with Strega Nona taking on the bumbling, knock-kneed Big Anthony as an apprentice. This winsome story is illustrated throughout with Tomie dePaola's warm and sunny watercolors! dePaola does a splendid job of working this sparkling tale into the Strega Nona canon. —Publishers Weekly |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Meets Her Match Tomie dePaola, 1996-07-16 Have a Strega Nona Fall as Tomie dePaola’s beloved and bestselling grandmother witch gets some friendly competition in this beloved addition to the series! Strega Nona has cures for warts and headaches, even lovesickness. She uses old-fashioned potions and magic and the villagers in Calabria flock to her door. But when her friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain for a visit, she brings more than just gossip. Soon she's set up her own shop, using the latest modern gadgets, offering sweets and cappuccino—to all of Strega Nona's regulars! Looks like Strega Nona's met her match, unless she can come up with a cure for Strega Amelia! A pleasure to read aloud, this features the broad humor that young children relish.—Booklist |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona's Gift Tomie dePaola, 2011-10-18 Have a Strega Nona holiday season with a feast for the ages! In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations - and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn't hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his just desserts, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift. Starring two of Tomie dePaola's best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that will delight fans young and old. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Does it Again Tomie DePaola, 2013 Strega Nona has the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome. |
| strega nona read aloud: Merry Christmas, Strega Nona Tomie dePaola, 2023-09-12 In this holiday follow-up to Tomie dePaola’s Caldecott Honor–winning Strega Nona, our favorite Grandma-Witch is back and bringing her magic to Christmas with a town feast—can she count on Big Anthony as her only helper? It’s Christmas time in Calabria and with Strega Nona’s annual feast around the corner, she has no time for her usual magical tasks. Christmas has a magic of its own, and no one knows magic like Strega Nona does, especially Big Anthony. But with the clock ticking on her preparations, will Big Anthony finally be able to prove that he can be counted on with some magic of his own? With warm illustrations in Tomie’s classic folk-art style, this refreshed addition to the Strega Nona series is a must-have for fans of all ages. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona's Harvest Tomie dePaola, 2009-09-08 At harvest time, this beloved “grandmother witch” shares the bounty of the season! In this humorous tale, Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of orderly planting. But when Big Anthony does not follow her directions and uses her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns into an unruly jungle! What will they do with all the extra vegetables? With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for the original Strega Nona, this celebration of harvest and gardening will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection. |
| strega nona read aloud: Big Anthony: His Story Tomie dePaola, 2001-06-25 Fans of Tomie dePaola’s kindly Strega Nona will love this charming look at the early days of her good-hearted but clumsy helper Big Anthony. From the day he is born, Big Anthony never pays attention. As a boy, he leaves the gates of the farm open and all the animals escape. As a young man off to make his fortune in the world, he accidentally “fixes” the leaning Tower of Pisa. Will Italy survive the hilarious mishaps of Big Anthony? “Readers of all ages can be grateful that dePaola continues to practice his magic so well.” —The New York Times Book Review “Big Anthony and Strega Nona certainly qualify as celebrities in the realm of picture books, and this latest installment will bring smiles to the faces of their young fans.” —School Library Journal |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona, Her Story Tomie dePaola, 2000-09-11 This is the beloved Strega Nona's own story, every detail just as she remembers it, from her childhood with Grandma Concetta, who trained young Nona and her best friend Amelia, to her early days in the little house on the hill and the happy moments when she met Big Anthony and Bambolona. It is the story of a most fascinating life that has influenced and delighted countless children and adults all over the world, and it all starts with the night Strega Nona was born, when the wind was blowing dark storm clouds across the hills . . . It's no surprise that award-winning author and artist Tomie dePaola was Strega Nona's choice as her biographer and portraitist, for he has put into books many stories that she has shared with him over the years, including Strega Nona (a Caldecott Honor Book), Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Strega Nona Takes a Vacation, Strega Nona's Harvest, Strega Nona's Gift, and Strega Nona Does It Again. Strega Nona's reaction when shown this book was, Bravissimo, mio caro Tomie! |
| strega nona read aloud: The Magical World of Strega Nona: a Treasury Tomie dePaola, 2015-10-27 Enjoy Strega Nona all year long with this bountiful collection of six stories featuring the beloved “grandmother witch”—including the first Strega Nona, plus new introductions, a lullaby, a map, and recipes! Enter the marvelous, magical world of Strega Nona! Strega Nona has been enchanting readers since the publication of the Caldecott Honor Award–winning Strega Nona in 1975. Strega Nona’s gentle humor, irrepressible spirit, and matter-of-fact approach to life have won her legions of fans young and old, and the American Library Association called her “an enduring character who has charmed generations of children.” This wonderful treasury features six favorite stories about Strega Nona and her sidekick, the bumbling Big Anthony—including the original Strega Nona, as well as Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Strega Nona: Her Story, Strega Nona Takes a Vacation, Strega Nona’s Harvest, and Strega Nona’s Gift. With brand-new introductions to each story, author and illustrator Tomie dePaola takes readers behind the scenes to see how Strega Nona’s world has developed through the years. Also including an original lullaby—with sheet music—a map of Strega Nona’s town, and some fun recipes, this collection will give readers much to savor. |
| strega nona read aloud: Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo John Lithgow, 2013-10-22 A lively and lyrical picture book jaunt from actor and author John Lithgow! Oh, children! Remember! Whatever you may do, Never play music right next to the zoo. They’ll burst from their cages, each beast and each bird, Desperate to play all the music they’ve heard. A concert gets out of hand when the animals at the neighboring zoo storm the stage and play the instruments themselves in this hilarious picture book based on one of John Lithgow’s best-loved tunes. |
| strega nona read aloud: The Family Christmas Tree Book Tomie dePaola, 2013-11-05 One family tells the history of the Christmas tree while decorating its own In this warmly illustrated book, a family trims its Christmas tree. As the mother, father, grandmother, and children decorate together, they tell the story of how Christmas trees came to be, including the changes in size and appearance over time, and the way ornaments were first introduced. Tomie dePaola effortlessly weaves together little-known historical facts with the story of one family’s traditions. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration. |
| strega nona read aloud: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle, 2016-11-22 The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? For the first time, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in e-book format, perfect for storytime anywhere. As an added bonus, it includes read-aloud audio of Eric Carle reading his classic story. This fine audio production pairs perfectly with the classic story, and it makes for a fantastic new way to encounter this famous, famished caterpillar. |
| strega nona read aloud: Little Grunt and the Big Egg Tomie dePaola, 2006-06-06 Tomie dePaola's classic (and hilarious) story of a young cave boy and his mysterious egg. Mama Grunt sends Little Grunt out to find a dozen eggs. All he can find is one huge egg. The egg hatches and out pops a baby dinosaur. Little Grunt names him George. Soon George grows too big for the Grunt family cave, and poor Little Grunt has to send him away. But when the local volcano erupts, there's only one dinosaur who can save the day! |
| strega nona read aloud: My Family Celebrates Hanukkah Lisa Bullard, 2018-08-01 Spin the dreidel! Eat some latkes! Learn all about why people celebrate Hanukkah through bright illustrations, recall questions, and charming text. Extend learning with photos in the back matter. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Play Set Tomie dePaola, 2015-10-27 Experience the treasured children’s classic and Caldecott Honor–winning Strega Nona in a hands-on way with this fantastic play set complete with scripts, backdrops, and stand up characters so readers can act out the beloved story! Strega Nona is ready to storm the stage just in time for her fortieth anniversary! This play set is perfect for fans who want to act out Tomie dePaola’s timeless tale. This exciting play set includes three backdrops for settings, three script books, eight stand-up 3D play pieces with different characters, and a reusable box for storage. Now…dim the lights…take a seat…and get ready for a Strega Nona play! |
| strega nona read aloud: The Knight and the Dragon Tomie dePaola, 1998-02-03 A bumbling knight meets a clumsy dragon in a duel with an ending you'll never forget! What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight! When they decide they're finally ready, their energetic faceoff is sure to elicit giggles, uh-ohs, and very satisfied cries of Perfect! at the heartening conclusion. Spontaneity of line and feeling are backed by zesty colors and a jovial, tongue-in-cheek tone to which children can relate—a top springtime choice. —Booklist There's a swirl of good-humored life to the book. —The New York Times Book Review |
| strega nona read aloud: Poppleton in Spring Cynthia Rylant, 2009 Poppleton loved spring at night. |
| strega nona read aloud: Remember to Dream, Ebere Cynthia Erivo, 2021 A girl dreams of a rocket ship, and her mother encourages her to follow her big, bright, bold dream-- |
| strega nona read aloud: Millie Fierce Jane Manning, 2012-08-16 If Fancy Nancy got angry. Really, really angry. Millie is quiet. Millie is sweet. Millie is mild. But the kids at school don't listen to her. And she never gets a piece of birthday cake with a flower on it. And some girls from her class walk right on top of her chalk drawing and smudge it. And they don't even say they're sorry! So that's when Millie decides she wants to be fierce! She frizzes out her hair, sharpens her nails and runs around like a wild thing. But she soon realizes that being fierce isn't the best way to get noticed either, especially when it makes you turn mean. So Millie decides to be nice--but to keep a little of that fierce backbone hidden inside her. In case she ever needs it again. With bright art and an adorable character, it's easy to empathize with Millie. Because everyone has a bad day, once in a while. Praise for MILLIE FIERCE “Millie Fierce is a delightfully naughty mix between Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are and Molly Bang’s When Sophie Gets Angry.”--School Library Journal |
| strega nona read aloud: Sophie's Snail Dick King-Smith, David Parkins, 1994 First of 4 stories about Sophie, this follows the humorous adventures of four-year-old Sophie as she pursues her dream of becoming a farmer. |
| strega nona read aloud: Fiona Flamingo Rachael Chu, 2019-06-20 Follow Fiona through her emotion and multi-color feather filled day as she learns to accept being different from the rest of her flamingo flock. |
| strega nona read aloud: Read Aloud Bedtime Stories , 2003 Twenty easy-to-read stories adapted from well-known tales and folklore. |
| strega nona read aloud: Cranberry Thanksgiving Wende Devlin, 1990 Maggie and her grandmother each invite a guest to their Thanksgiving feast, featuring Grandmother's own cranberry bread, made from a secret recipe. A tried and true recipe for an entertaining story that will delight young readers.--Catholic Library World. Full-color illustrations. |
| strega nona read aloud: Christopher Tomie DePaola, 2023 As Reprobus carries a child across a river one stormy night, the boy gets heavier and heavier until Reprobus feels he is carrying the world on his shoulders--thus goes the legend of the name Christ-bearer, or Christopher. |
| strega nona read aloud: The Great Grizzlies Go Home Judy Hilgemann, 2020-04-18 Two young grizzly bears pay a surprise visit to Alert Bay, BC, in a picture book based on true events. |
| strega nona read aloud: The Wuggie Norple Story Daniel Manus Pinkwater, 1984 The family's new pet kitten grows at such a ridiculous rate that the father must bring home animals to compare sizes each day. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Tomie DePaola, 1989 Cassetee featuring Strega Nona as told by Dom DeLuise. Also includes the story The Fisherman and His Wife. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona , 1975 Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears. A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps in the jungle. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Meets Her Match Tomie dePaola, 1996-07-16 Tomie dePaola’s beloved and bestselling grandmother witch gets some friendly competition in this beloved addition to the series! Strega Nona has cures for warts and headaches, even lovesickness. She uses old-fashioned potions and magic and the villagers in Calabria flock to her door. But when her friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain for a visit, she brings more than just gossip. Soon she's set up her own shop, using the latest modern gadgets, offering sweets and cappuccino—to all of Strega Nona's regulars! Looks like Strega Nona's met her match, unless she can come up with a cure for Strega Amelia! A pleasure to read aloud, this features the broad humor that young children relish.—Booklist |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Tomie dePaola, 1975-08 A retelling of an old Italian tale about what happens when Strega Nona leaves her apprentice alone with her magic pasta pot. |
| strega nona read aloud: The Ramped-Up Read Aloud Maria Walther, 2018-06-22 In this remarkable resource, Maria Walther shares two-page read-aloud experiences for 101 picture books that tune you into what to notice, say, and wonder in order to bolster students’ literacy exponentially. A first-grade teacher for decades, Maria is a master of “strategic savoring.” Her lesson design efficiently sparks instructional conversations around each book’s cover illustration, enriching vocabulary words, literary language, and the ideas and themes vital to young learners. Teachers, schools, and districts looking to energize your core reading and writing program, search no further: The Ramped-Up Read Aloud delivers a formula for literacy development and a springboard to joy in equal parts. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Takes a Vacation Tomie dePaola, 2003-05-12 Everyone needs vacation, so Tomie dePaola's best-selling and beloved grandmother witch heads to the seashore! Lately Strega Nona has been distracted. She even gave Signore Mayor the wrong remedy for his headache. Then one night Nona has a dream about her Grandma Concetta, who has been in heaven for many years, and her little house at the seashore. Nona decides that she will take a vacation there. While Strega Nona is away, Bambolona will do the daily remedies and Big Anthony will do the chores. With these two left in charge, what could possibly go wrong? |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Steps To Literacy, LLC, 2005-01-01 |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona , 2015 When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works. |
| strega nona read aloud: Effective Read-Alouds for Early Literacy Katherine A. Beauchat, Katrin L. Blamey, Zoi A. Philippakos, 2012-04-03 Sharing high-quality storybooks and nonfiction books is not only enjoyable for young children and teachers--it is also a powerful way to build crucial literacy skills. This engaging guide provides effective strategies for selecting books and using read-alouds to develop children's oral language, vocabulary, concepts of print, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and comprehension. Illustrated with rich examples from diverse classrooms, the book takes teachers step by step through planning and setting goals for read-alouds, as well as reflecting on each lesson to inform future instruction. Helpful planning templates can be reproduced for repeated use; the large-size format facilitates photocopying-- Provided by publisher. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Tomie DePaola, 2002 When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works. |
| strega nona read aloud: Strega Nona Doll 12." , 2015 12 tall.From Tomie dePaola's classic tale of a kindly old witch and her overflowing pasta pot. |
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Sep 20, 2022 · Strega Liqueur (Liquore Strega) is an herbal Italian liqueur with a unique flavor and a distinctive bright yellow color. It's a digestif (or amaro) made from a secret recipe that …
Strega (liqueur) - Wikipedia
Liquore Strega is an Italian herbal liqueur produced since 1860 by the Strega Alberti Benevento S.p.A. in Benevento, Italy. Its distinctive yellow color comes from the presence of saffron.
Strega Alberti Benevento SpA | Home page
Strega Nougat, Croccantino, Magie are just some of the Alberti specialties, made by first choice raw ingredients wisely assembled to create culinary masterpieces that follow a long time …
The 5 Best Cocktails to Make with Strega - Liquor.com
Sep 8, 2023 · Add a teaspoon or two of Strega to classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned or even a Daiquiri for herbaceous complexity—or try it in an original drink. Here are 5 great ways to …
Grey Strega – FOUNDER OF TAROT CHURCH
meet the grey strega Cyn Grace (she/they) is a spiritual educator, tarot reader, writer, and based in Jersey City, NJ. She has been working with the tarot for over thirty years, exploring its …
Strega Liqueur: Origin, Composition, How and with What to Drink
Strega liqueur, also known as “Liquore Strega,” was first produced in 1860 in Benevento, Italy, by the Alberti family. Its recipe is said to be a secret blend of around 70 herbs and spices. The …
Strega Cocktail Recipe | How to Make the perfect Strega
Aug 23, 2024 · The Strega cocktail is named after the famous Italian liqueur, Strega, which means 'witch' in Italian. The liqueur has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it was first …
Strega | Local Herbal Liqueur From Benevento, Italy - TasteAtlas
Strega is a vibrant yellow liqueur created with a distillation of 70 different spices, botanicals, and herbs that include Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, cloves, mint, juniper, and saffron. The well …
What is Strega? - thebacklabel
An Italian liqueur that’s a veritable witches’ brew of herbs and spices which speak to the complexity of this gently sweet elixir: Strega. This delicious digestif was first concocted in 1860 …
Strega Modern Italian Bistro
Strega Modern Italian Bistro is a sanctuary for those who cherish authentic Italian cuisine combined with a modern twist. Located in the heart of Berkeley Heights, we take pride in using …
What Is Strega Liqueur? - The Spruce Eats
Sep 20, 2022 · Strega Liqueur (Liquore Strega) is an herbal Italian liqueur with a unique flavor and a distinctive bright yellow color. It's a digestif (or amaro) made from a secret recipe that …
