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dePaola, Tomie, Reteller

The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story

32 pp. | Simon | November, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4814-7763-5 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4814-7764-2
Reissue (1980, Harcourt)
(2) K-3 When a splendid procession led by the three Wise Men passes by Old Befana's house, she attempts to catch up. She never does--but is transformed into a Christmastime visitor who leaves gifts for children and sweeps their rooms clean. DePaola's ink and watercolor illustrations use flowing lines and glowing colors to propel the story (based on Italian legend) and attract the eye.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: December, 1980; November, 2017

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