{"product_id":"strega-nona-meets-her-match-9780698114111","title":"Strega Nona Meets Her Match","description":"\u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola's beloved and bestselling Strega Nona gets in some friendly competition in this beloved addition to the series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStrega Nona (Grandma Witch) has cures for warts and headaches, even lovesickness. She uses old-fashioned potions and magic and the villagers in Calabria flock to her door. But when her friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain for a visit, she brings more than just gossip. Soon she's set up her own shop, using the latest modern gadgets, offering sweets and cappuccino--to all of Strega Nona's regulars! Looks like Strega Nona's met her match, Unless she's got her \u003ci\u003eown \u003c\/i\u003ecure. For Strega Amelia! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pleasure to read aloud, this features the broad humor that young children relish.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola \u003c\/b\u003e(www.tomie.com) is the acclaimed author and\/or illustrator of more than 250 books for children. His books range from autobiographical stories to retellings of folktales and legends to original tales, such as the Strega Nona books. Tomie has received the Children's Literature Legacy Award, a Caldecott Honor for \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona, \u003c\/i\u003e and a Newbery Honor for his autobiographical chapter book, \u003ci\u003e26 Fairmount Avenue. \u003c\/i\u003eThe American Library Association said: \"His works reflect an innate understanding of childhood, a distinctive visual style, and a remarkable ability to adapt his voice to perfectly suit the story.\" He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal, was designated a \"living treasure\" by the state of New Hampshire, and received the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50645428830482,"sku":"9780698114111","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bfa75596-4e9f-4b56-8e40-97a3a4220fbc.jpg?v=1733152233","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/strega-nona-meets-her-match-9780698114111","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}