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The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story
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The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story Paperback - 2019

by dePaola, Tomie

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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.

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  • Title The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story
  • Author dePaola, Tomie
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition New
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  • Date 2019-09-17
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # ING9781534430112
  • ISBN 9781534430112 / 1534430113
  • Weight 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.2 in (25.91 x 21.08 x 0.51 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 540
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Italy
    • Ethnic Orientation: Italian
    • Holiday: Christmas
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2016039502
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.210

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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.

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