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The Legend of Old Befana

The Legend of Old Befana

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The celebration of Befana, who flies across the sky on Twelfth Night, leaving cakes and cookies for children as they sleep, is a beloved story in Europe. It is timeworn only by its many versions, and Tomie dePaolas retelling is unique in its resplendent settings and carefully researched detail. His story also broadens the character of the eccentric old recluse of the small Italian village, who is always sweeping. While Befana is sometimes called a witch, Tomie dePaola gives his readers a chance to make their own decisions, imbuing Old Befana with more humanity than most have offered the lonely old woman in her endless search for the Christ Child.

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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 01, 2008 Type: User Review Old Befana

Love the book. I use it every year when we talk about Christams around the world in my classroom. I received the book quickly in beautiful conditon.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 19, 2007 Type: User Review Great Italian Legend story

I loved this book as I am Italian decent and remember hearing of the "Befana" in relation to Christmas in Italy but did not know what it meant. I always thought it was the Italian word for "Santa Clause" so now I know what it is.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 19, 2007 Type: User Review Italian Charm

Great book, love DePaola's stuff. The book reads in just 5 or so minutes. I bought it for my daughter so she understands why we celebrate the Ephipany every year. It is a fun Italian tradition and makes the Christmas season last just a little...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 17, 2007 Type: User Review My Old Befana Book

My children in my preschool class was so excited to read about "Old Befana" during our study of Italian Christmas, however, when reading the book it was the quality dissappointed me.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 10, 2007 Type: User Review Great Book

I love this book. It is a great story discussing Baby Jesus' birth. Very cute.
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