Descripción
In this beloved classic picture book, dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child. Full color. 8 1/2 x 10 1/2.
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/17/2019
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.30w x 0.20d
ISBN13: 9781534430112
ISBN10: 1534430113
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Christmas & Advent
- Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Country & Cultural
- Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Christian | Holidays & Celebrations
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/17/2019
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.30w x 0.20d
ISBN13: 9781534430112
ISBN10: 1534430113
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Christmas & Advent
- Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Country & Cultural
- Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Christian | Holidays & Celebrations
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.