In so doing, he unleashes a torrent of pasta which threatens to engulf their little italian town. Strega nonas magic lessons a strega nona book by tomie depaola mar 5, 2019. Seasoned narrator john mcdonough offers a lively reading of the 1976 caldecott honor book, now an ala 2000 notable recording. Strega nona is a grandmother witch, who keeps a large pot of potions ready at all times. The tale begins with little nonas birth on a dark and stormy night, and ends where the original strega nona picks upwith strega nona taking on. Students explore story characters as well as cause and effect. I chose this book to read to them because it is for one, adorable and also tomie depaola is an amazing author who crafts. Tomie depaola is the author and illustrator of strega nona. We dont recommend calling your nana grandma witch, but we have to say. But he unleashes a torrent of pasta which threatens to engulf their little italian town.
Strega nona strega nona taking a mental health break from hyperanalysis to offer this pasta witch. In this ebook edition, tomie depaola retells his classic story against a charming musical score. Strega nona author tomie depaola is dead at age 85. Strega nona coloring pages are a fun way for kids of all ages to develop. If strega nona hadnt made such a big deal about the magic pasta pot, big anthony probably wouldnt have bothered with it. The first tale was based on one of his favorite stories as a child, about a pot that keeps producing porridge. Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. Strega nonas meddling assistant big anthony is determined to prove to the townspeople his knowledge of the magic secrets contained in the pasta pot of strega nona. Strega nona does it again and millions of other books are available for.
Concord, new hampshire ap tomie depaola, the prolific childrens author and illustrator who delighted generations with tales of strega nona, the kindly and helpful old witch in. Read aloud video of strega nona by author tomie depaola from nook. I also use it to teach about characters and cause and effect. It might be a fun way to involve your children in teaching gratitude and giving. Create a class podcast about strega nona using different students for the different character voices. Mcdonoughs gravelly voice is an agreeable match for these stories set in calabria. The teachers guide asks questions about cause and effect, suggests writing activities, and includes a graphing activity. Big anthony is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden, but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit strega amelia, he recites the. Strega nona s meddling assistant big anthony is determined to prove to the townspeople his knowledge of the magic secrets contained in the pasta pot of strega nona. The staff of the childrens room at the jacob edwards library invite you to join ms.
Strega nona, his most endearing character, originated as a doodle at a dull faculty meeting at colby sawyer college in new london, new hampshire, where depaola was a member of the theater department. Strega nonnas by gabriella briga, endwell, new york. Strega nonagrandma witchis the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her calabrian town. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden, but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit strega. In the book merry christmas strega nona big anthony has a special gift for her at the end that could inspire other thoughtful acts of kindness with your family. After reading strega nona, i give my students the opportunity to create their very own strega nona puppet. Strega nona has warned him to never touch the pot, but he wants to be a hero and feed the.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Liz and the staff are thinking of all their little friends at home and hope you are all doing well. Download and print these strega nona coloring pages for free. Strega nonas meddling assistant big anthony is determined to prove to the town his knowledge of the magic secrets contained in her pasta pot. After the voices are recorded, add a beat or music to the. Lets have fun with strega nona books by tomie depaula.
Tomie depaolas beloved and bestselling strega nona gets in some friendly competition in this beloved addition to the series. Big anthony is supposed to look after strega nonas house and garden, but things get out of hand when she goes away. Custom hand decorated for every occasion or just because. If big anthony had just waited long enough to see strega nona blow the three kisses to stop the pasta pot, he could have broken the rule about touching it. Clap clap kids nursery rhymes and stories 11,050,344 views. When strega nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, big anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic caldecott honor book from tomie depaola. Concord, new hampshire ap tomie depaola, the prolific childrens author and illustrator who delighted generations with tales of strega nona, the kindly and helpful old witch in italy, died. One day strega nona realizes she works too hard and needs to find a helper. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing. Have them create a chorus verse from the magic pasta chant. What is there to like when learning a foreign language. Strega nona book by tomie depaola official publisher. Have students color and cut out the different parts of strega nona. Three little pigs, story for children clap clap kids, fairy tales and songs for kids duration.
When strega nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, big anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works. The admiring fans of the much loved grandma witch, strega nona, will cheer to the news of this recorded book. Strega nona author tomie depaola is dead at 85 las vegas. Strega nona grandma witch is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her calabrian town. It concerns strega nona grandma witch and her helper, big anthony. Strega nona lesson plan lesson plan for kindergarten 3rd. Strega nona is a witch doctor who needs help taking care of her house. Big anthony causes the title characters magic pasta pot to create so much pasta that it nearly floods and buries a.
In this strega nona lesson plan, students read a wide range of print and nonprint texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the united states and the world. Strega nona e a bruxaria italiana video dailymotion. Strega nona, his most endearing character, originated as a doodle at a dull faculty meeting at colby sawyer college in new london, new. Have them appropriately glue the colored parts to a brown paper bag so that they are able to create a puppet. The tale begins with little nonas birth on a dark and stormy night, and ends where the original strega nona picks upwith strega nona taking on the bumbling, knockkneed big anthony as an apprentice. This book has since been a popular favorite among children and has won the caldecott honor book award for its excellence in writing and in its drawing. Strega nona is written and illustrated by tomie depaola and read by mary. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry big anthony. I remember reading this, nervously, to my students will i was student teaching and asking comprehension questions. From beloved author tomie depaola comes the classic, caldecott honorwinning story strega nona as a resized classic board book. Strega nona is a childrens book written and illustrated by tomie depaola. Strega nona has always been one of my all time favorite stories. A book and cd edition of tomie depaolas classic bestseller, strega nona. Strega nona is the titular character behind the childrens book of the.
Strega nona, her story tells the tale of a little girl, nona, who was born into a family of stregas, women who posess magic. Some of the best audio picture books for younger kids epic. Strega nona puppet craft puppet crafts, summer school. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Strega nona lives in a town in calabria and is the visited by all the townsfolk when they have troubles. Strega nona graphing and writing activity puentes schoenle look what i found.
Andrew bowmanchildrens literatureoctober 21st, 2011 2. Other books in the series include strega nonas magic lessons and strega nona meets her match. Strega nona kindle edition by depaola, tomie, depaola, tomie. Strega nona book by tomie depaola official publisher page. Activity approach to strega nona and related stories download full ebook. My students love big anthony and how he gets in trouble. This strega nona lesson plan lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 3rd grade. Tomie depaola serves as biographer to his delightful italian sorceress, strega nona, in this beautifully drawn prequel. When nona was born, her grandma took one look at her and said one day you will be a strega because she knew that little nona was special. One day big anthony sees strega nona using her magic pasta pot. In the video above it shows how love and humor can sometimes be the best medicine.
Students will enjoy these fun activity sheets highlighting strega nona and big anthony. Are you looking for strega nona activities to share with your students. Strega nona grandma witch is the source for potions, cures, magic and comfort in her calabrian town. Strega nona, his most endearing character, originated as a doodle at a dull faculty meeting at colby sawyer college in new london, new hampshire, where depaola was a.