Strega Nona Takes a Vacation

Strega Nona Takes a Vacation by dePaola, Tomie. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780399235627.

It has been a long time since Strega Nona had a vacation. At night she dreams shes at her Grandma Concettas little house by the seashore. During the day she hears Grandma Concettas voice saying, "Vieni, Nonalina, come." Soon even Big Anthony notices that Strega Nona is distracted--she gives the Mayor the wrong remedy for his headache! Everybody says, "Strega Nona needs a vacation!" But when she sends bubble bath to Bambolona and candy to Big Anthony, greedy Bambolona takes the candy for herself, leaving Big Anthony--and the town--in a sea of bubbles! Only Big Anthony, famous for his problem with pasta, could have trouble like this with soap! Award-winning artist/author Tomie dePaola brings us a warm and very funny addition to the stories of his most beloved character, Strega Nona.