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The Thread of Life: Twelve Old Italian Tales
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4 out of 5
Based on 25 Ratings and 12 Reviews

Book Description
Tales of jealousy and just desserts, the wise and the wicked, slyness and silliness--all weave a brilliant tapestry of magic and merriment in this timeless collection of Italian folktales. Each tale imparts a moral in a humorous and highly original manner, and each is brought to life with lavish illustrations that convey the rich heritage of Italian culture. Full color.
Book Information
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages80
ISBN-10051759594X
ISBN-13978-0517595947
Publication Date08/08/1995
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About Domenico Vittorini (Author) : Domenico Vittorini is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Domenico Vittorini include The Thread of Life: Twelve Old Italian Tales, The Thread of Life: Twelve Old I... more
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About Mary GrandPré (Author, Illustrator) : Educated at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Mary GrandPre began her career as a conceptual illustrator for local editorial clients. Continually experimenting with media, Mary underwent many... more
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