The Night of La BefanaWhy do Italian children hang up a stocking on the eve of the Epiphany? The Night of La Befana explains this custom with a retelling of the ancient Italian legend in which a reclusive old woman named Befana is the object of curious whispers. And for what reason? For sweeping and baking all day long, and singing lullabies to no one at all! But the appearance of a brilliant star one winter's night changes everything. Author Maria Centofanti Pritchard and

Award-winning illustrator

a wooden paddle

Standard Deck – This set includes 54 cards featuring classic Italian recipes

• Double-needle stitched collar

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The story starts with Dan's great-grandfather Michele Iaccarino

Materials RESIN/GLASS/WATER/METAL

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Sample text:  Oggi

Written in diary format from Rosalina’s point of view

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complete with phonetic pronunciations