FICTION

Strega Nona Does It Again

by Tomie DEPAOLA
illus. by Tomie dePaola. 40p. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen. 2013. RTE $17.99. ISBN 9780399257810. LC 2012048224.
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PreS-Gr 2—The inimitable Strega Nona is back, this time dealing with an unwelcome guest: her cousin's spoiled daughter. Beautiful Angelina, whose distinctive long, curly red hair was inspired by Bernadette Peters (according to the dedication), expects Big Anthony and Bambolona to wait on her hand and foot, creating chaos in Strega Nona's neatly ordered household. However, the good witch eventually has a solution and all ends well. dePaola's wonderful, unique illustrations in bright pastel colors humorously depict the goings-on and make the book one to savor. It is perhaps best used as a lap book so that all the funny details can be closely examined but could be read to a small group as well. It will certainly delight and amuse young children.—Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Reviewed by Judith Constantinides , Mar 01, 2014

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