Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
"In a tale based on Italian legend, first published in 1980 and
here reissued, Old Befana spends her days baking and sweeping her
house and front steps. When a splendid procession led by the three
Wise Men passes by, a boy invites her to come along to Bethlehem to
meet the Baby King.... DePaola’s ink and watercolor illustrations
use flowing lines and glowing colors to propel the story and
attract the eye; rustic details help define the Italian-village
setting."
*Horn Book Magazine, November/December 2017*
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