. . . de Paola's illustrations aptly capture the whimsey of this ancient tale . . . simple line drawings clearly reveal the agony and ecstasy of pasta power, the muted colors create just the right ambiance for a Medieval village.- The New York Times. Caldecott Silver Medal; ALA Notable Children's Book; Horn Book Honor List. Full color | Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola, Paperback | Indigo Chapters