The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story

byTomie dePaolaIllustratorTomie dePaola

November 7, 2017|
The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story by Tomie dePaola
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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.
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 n...
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Title:The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story
Format:Picture Books
Product dimensions:32 pages, 10.5 X 8.5 X 0.4 in
Shipping dimensions:32 pages, 10.5 X 8.5 X 0.4 in
Published:November 7, 2017
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language:English
Appropriate for ages:6 - 8
ISBN - 13:9781481477635

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