Tomie DePaola Books
The Legend of Old Befana
By Jean Little
Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings.
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Merry Christmas, Strega Nona
By Jean Little
Big Anthony plans a surprise Christmas party for Strega Nona.
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The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
By Jean Little
The giant statue that has always stood in front of the Church of San Sepolcro in Barletta is called upon to save the town from an army of a thousand men that is destroying all the towns and cities...
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Oliver Button Is a Sissy
By Jean Little
His classmates' taunts don't stop Oliver Button from doing what he likes best.
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Pancakes for Breakfast
By Jean Little
A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.
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The prince of the Dolomites
By Jean Little
Because of the love of Prince Pazzo of the Dolomites for Princess Lucia of the Moon, the black peaks of the Dolomite mountains are changed to glimmering white, blue, pink, and yellow.
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Sing, Pierrot, Sing
By Jean Little
Simple Pierrot dreams of his saucy sweetheart Columbine in this original story featuring the traditional comic characters.
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