{"product_id":"yours-befana-a-letter-from-the-winter-witch-hardcover","title":"Yours, Befana: A Letter from the Winter Witch - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara Cuoghi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElenia Beretta\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eGenni Gunn\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA perfect holiday read for kids 5-8, this beautiful book shares a letter from Befana, the winter witch.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefana is a remarkable character from Italian folklore. On the 6th of January, she flies on a broom through the icy winter sky to visit children and bring them presents. In this stunningly illustrated book, Befana shares her secrets in a letter to all children: how she wears her warmest cloak for the journey, and sips a special soup that makes her invisible when visiting homes. She fills the stockings of some children with sweets, but leaves lumps of coal in others. For people of all ages, she brings the most precious gift of all: the promise of Spring, and nature's rebirth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis enchanting story provides: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackmatter with facts about Befana and other winter witch traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA conversation starter about different holiday and winter traditions around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnchanting illustrations that capture the magic of Befana and the beauty of winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into Italian folklore for kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDestined to become a treasured part of holiday traditions, kids will ask to be read \u003ci\u003eYours, Befana\u003c\/i\u003e again and again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Cuoghi \u003c\/b\u003ehas a PhD in animal biology and has carried out research laboratories and has scientific contributions in national and international journals. In 2006, she obtained her teaching degree and, today, she works as a tenured teacher of mathematics at the secondary school level. She's always had a special interest in La Befana (she was born on the same day!) and has been passionately researching the life and lore of Befana for many years. She lives in Modena, Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eElenia Beretta \u003c\/b\u003eis an artist, author, and illustrator whose work has appeared in many publications including \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRebel Girls\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author and illustrator of the children's picture book \u003ci\u003eWe Love Pizza!\u003c\/i\u003e and co-founder of Drawing Nights Berlin (@drawingnightsberlin). She draws artistic inspiration from many sources including films, old photographs, art, and literature. She lives in Berlin, Germany. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52662639100211,"sku":"9781778401466","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Eq18Rat1_Z9781778401466.webp?v=1762671192","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/yours-befana-a-letter-from-the-winter-witch-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}