From the book jacket:
Wise old Strega Nona-"Grandmother Witch"-is whispered about in her Calabrian town. But everybody in the town comes to her for potions and cures, magic and comfort.
When she hires Big Anthony to look after her house and garden, the boy discovers her magic secrets-or so he thinks.
In this retelling of an old tale, author-artist Tomie dePaola combines humor and warmth in glorious pictures and an exciting and sympathetic text.
