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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.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | CEL JP DePao | 31681020083051 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Brought to life with artwork by the award-winning creator ofStrega Nona , a retelling of the classic folktale follows the experiences of a lonely, elderly woman who has a transformative encounter with the three kings on their way to Bethlehem on a night lit by a brilliant star in the eastern sky. Simultaneous eBook. - Baker & Taylor
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. - Simon and Schuster
In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie 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.
Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom. "Cranky old lady," the children say. 'she is always sweeping!' Sweep, sweep, sweep.
But when a brilliant star glows in the eastern sky one night, and Old Befana encounters the glorious procession of three kings on their way to Bethlehem, her little world will never be the same.
