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Title details for The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePaola - Available

The Legend of Old Befana

An Italian Christmas Story

by Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola
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In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child.
Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom. "Cranky old lady," the children say. "She is always sweeping!" Sweep, sweep, sweep.

But when a brilliant star glows in the eastern sky one night, and Old Befana encounters the glorious procession of three kings on their way to Bethlehem, her world will never be the same.

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  • Release date

    November 7, 2017

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781481477642
      • File size: 6 KB
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 540
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • The Horn Book

      November 1, 2017
      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; she initially refuses, but then changes her mind and attempts to catch up. She never does--but is transformed into a visitor who at Christmastime leaves gifts for all children and sweeps their rooms clean. After all, she never knows which child might be the Baby King of Bethlehem. 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. martha v. parravano

      (Copyright 2017 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2018
      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 visitor who at Christmastime 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.

      (Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:540
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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