"In Strega Nona’s village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations – and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn’t hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his just desserts, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift.

Starring two of Tomie dePaola’s best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that will delight fans young and old".

Kennebooks will host this event at the Nonantum Resort,95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport,Maine. It is free and open to the public. RSVP is suggested. Contact Kennebooks @ 207-967-6136 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

This event has sold out for Friday, October 21st. The good news is Tomie dePaola has offered to come to Kenneboooks on Sunday, October 30th from 1-3 for a book signing.Don't miss this opportunity to meet this amazingly talented man.