The Christmas Witch: An Italian Legend (Bank Street Ready-T0-Read)

By Joanne Oppenheim

Book Overview

On the first Christmas, Befana missed her chance to go to Bethlehem to welcome the newborn Baby. Now, each year, the good Christmas Witch leaves cookies and gifts at the homes of sleeping children, still hoping to find the Christ Child. Perfect for early independent readers, this simple retelling captures all of the wonder of the Italian legend.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553371878
• ISBN13: 9780553371871
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Bank Street Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3