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The legend of Old Befana : an Italian Christmas story / retold and illustrated by Tomie de Paola.
Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings.
Record details
- ISBN: 1481477633
- ISBN: 9781481477635
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
- Edition: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2017.
- Copyright: ©1980
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8 |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 23.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Befana (Legendary character) > Legends. Christmas > Folklore. Tales > Italy. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | CEL JP DePao | 31681020083051 | PICTURE | Available | - |
Tomie dePaola (1934â2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the childrenâs classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Childrenâs Literature Legacy Award for âsignificant and lasting contribution to childrenâs literature.â 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.
