The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story - By Tomie dePaola
"The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story" by Tomie dePaola is a classic picture book that brings to life an enchanting Italian folk tale. With beautiful illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, it follows the journey of the lonely Old Befana as she seeks the Christ Child. Ideal for sharing quiet moments and preparing for Christmas with young children. Perfect for ages 4-8.
- Traditional Italian folk tale
- Sweetly written and beautifully illustrated
- By beloved author Tomie DePaola
- Perfect gift for young children
- Share quiet time together reading and preparing for Christmas
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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