Big Anthony

<b>Whenever Big Anthony is around be ready for BIG laughs!</b> <p/>Fans of Tomie dePaola's kindly Strega Nona will love this charming look at the early days of her good-hearted but clumsy helper Big Anthony. From the day he is born Big Anthony never pays attention. As a boy he leaves the gates of the farm open and all the animals escape. As a young man off to make his fortune in the world he accidentally fixes the leaning Tower of Pisa. Will Italy survive the hilarious mishaps of Big Anthony? <p/>Readers of all ages can be grateful that dePaola continues to practice his magic so well.<br><b> --The New York Times Book Review</b> <p/>Big Anthony and Strega Nona certainly qualify as celebrities in the realm of picture books and this latest installment will bring smiles to the faces of their young fans. <br><b>--School Library Journal</b>