Strega Nona's Harvest

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Author:

dePaola, Tomie

ISBN:

978-0-14-242338-7

Publication Date:

Aug 2012

Publisher:

Penguin Young Readers Group

Imprint:

Puffin Books

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

USD $8.99

Book Description:

A charming celebration of autumn's bounty by perennial favorite Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola's beloved Strega Nona is back in a colorful picture book, perfect for fall and the changing seasons. With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for the original Strega Nona, this celebration of harvest and gardening will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection.

Book Details

Pages:	32
Detailed Subjects:	Juvenile Fiction / General Juvenile Fiction / Science & Nature / Flowers & Plants Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	8.424 x 10.881 x 0.117 Inches
Book Weight:	0.312 Pounds

Author Biography

dePaola, Tomie (Author)

Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 15, 1934. He received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in 1956, a M.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts in 1969, and a doctoral equivalency from Lone Mountain College in 1970.

He has written and/or illustrated more than 270 books including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, Meet the Barkers, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs, and Oliver Button Is a Sissy. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. His murals and paintings can be seen in many churches and monasteries throughout New England. He has designed greeting cards, magazine and record album covers, and theater sets. His work is shown in galleries and museums.

Tomie dePaola died on March 30, 2020 because of complications he had from surgery after a fall.

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