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 little world will never be the same.
The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story
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Author: dePaola, Tomie
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781481477635
Details:
Author: dePaola, Tomie
Brand: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Format: Picture Book
Number Of Pages: 32
Release Date: 07-11-2017
Part Number: 9781481477635
Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781481477635
