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A grandmother’s magic pasta pot overflows when her helper uses it
1975Steady paceLight
What it is about
Strega Nona has a magic pot that makes pasta whenever she sings to it. When her helper Big Anthony tries it, the whole town fills with pasta.
Who will enjoy it
Families who like a funny folk tale with a clever twist.
What you will get
A hilarious story about a very big mess and a clever way to clean it up.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Folk tale · Magic · Humor
Best for
Ages 3–5
Length
32 pages · about 5 minutes read aloud
More about this book
Who
Strega Nona and Big Anthony.
World
A small Italian village.
What makes it different
A magic pasta pot gets out of control.
Feel
Funny and warm.
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