Tomie De Paola
1) Strega Nona
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Mix together an old witch, her magic pasta pot, and a greedy boy. What do you get? Mischief, wild adventure, and a big helping of fun! All the people in the little town of Calabria go to old Strega Nona for solutions to their troubles. From aching heads to broken hearts-Strega Nona can cure them all. But when she hires a lumbering boy named Big Anthony to help her, Strega Nona's own troubles begin. Award-winning children's author Tomie dePaola offers...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Strega Nona fills her basket with two dozen tomatoes from her garden that she intends to donate to the convent, but her effort is challenged by her mischievous goat and her haphazard assistant, Big Anthony.
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Andy and Sandy are entering the big talent show! Sandy can juggle. Sandy can tumble. Sandy can hula hoop. Andy cannot do any of these things. But when Sandy is the one who gets stage fright, Andy can save the day!"--
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Strega Nona, the local witch, is very popular in her small Italian town. Her potions are old fashioned, but reliable. Strega Amelia, who lives on the other side of the mountain, is a modern witch. She uses the latest scientific equipment in her cures. What will happen when she moves to Strega Nona's town? Tomie dePaola delights fans of all ages with his timeless stories of Strega Nona and her colorful friends
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
The Barker twins are excited when a new girl, Carole Anne, joins their class. Everyone greets her with smiles, but she is not friendly. She acts very nasty, cuts in line, and picks on Morgie. It's up to Morgie to find out why Carole Anne acts so mean. Newbery Award winner and best-selling author Tomie dePaola brilliantly narrates his story about the primary lessons of friendship, compassion, and understanding.
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
The Barkers are going to adopt a child, and twins Morgie and Moffie couldn't be more excited. They can't wait to tell him all about dinosaurs, teach him to play baseball and show him how to have tea parties. But their new brother, Marcos, only speaks Spanish. It won't be easy, but the twins know that with a little effort, they can all learn the Spanish word for "family." In this delightful sequel to Meet the Barkers: Morgan and Moffet Go to School,...
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
How can Strega Nona keep her mind on medicine when she is daydreaming? It must be time for a vacation. But while Strega Nona is at the beach, Big Anthony get into big trouble. Of course Strega Nona comes to the rescue. Tomie dePaola's delightful story and John McDonough's warm narration make a children's audiobook favorite.
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Moffie and Morgie Barker can't wait to start school, but they don't necessarily agree about what makes a great school day. Best-selling author Tomie dePaola shows young readers that being themselves can be the most fun of all in this engaging tale of twins with very different ways of looking at the world.