![]() ![]() His most famous work, the “Strega Nona” picture book series, received a Caldecott Honor and focused on the character Strega Nona, or “Grandma Witch,” who uses magic to help her neighbors and cure their ailments. She also has a magic pot which makes as much pasta as she needs. Hearts and white birds, which were important to dePaola, recurred throughout his illustrations. Strega Nona (Grandma witch) has potions and cures to help all the people in her village. ![]() Susan Lynch, former first lady of New Hampshire and Currier Museum of Art board member Judie dePaola Bobbi, sister of Tomie dePaola Erin Fehlau, WMUR-TV anchor Jon Anderson, president and publisher of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Sarah Mackenzie, founder of Read-Aloud Revival and Kathleen McCaffery, English language arts consultant at the New Hampshire Department of Education.īright but muted tones, flat, two-dimensional perspectives, and a distinctive mix of Romanesque painting styles and traditional folk art characterized DePaola’s work. Other participants at the event included Bruce McColl, director of engagement at the Currier Museum of Art Dr. Scribbling on the title page : Price tag on the cover : Staple binding : (SEE SELLER IMAGES) : Taped spot on the back cover : Edge scuffing and bumping to the covers : Interior clean and unmarked : Accelerated Reader RL 3.0 Points 0. ![]() At the dedication ceremony, Steve Monteith, the chief customer and marketing officer of the US Postal Service, praised dePaola’s genius and unique ability to communicate with readers of all ages and cultures. ![]()
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