Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola, 36 pages
Strega Nona is a witch who helps those who come to her, curing headaches, getting rid of warts, and helping people fall in love. But Strega Nona is getting older and needs help, and Big Anthony inadvertently volunteers for the job.
Big Anthony discovers Strega Nona has a magic pot that makes pasta. When Strega Nona goes on a trip, Big Anthony tries to impress the town with endless pasta but without knowing how to properly turn the pot off, the whole town is in danger of drowning in pasta!
I didn't know about the Strega Nona books until I was an adult, but I think they have a magic all their own. From the homey illustrations to an ending well deserved, I thoroughly enjoyed this Strega Nona adventure.
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