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title: "The Legend of Old Befana"
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# The Legend of Old Befana

**Price:** KSh4064
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- **What is this?** The Legend of Old Befana
- **How much does it cost?** KSh4064 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

The Legend of Old Befana [dePaola, Tomie] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Legend of Old Befana

Review: Absolutely No Idea What This is About - Honest to God, I have no idea what this book is about. It makes no sense to me. But I’m giving it 5 stars because I love the illustrations and artistry. Tomie de Paola tells enchanting stories with equally enchanting characters.
Review: The Legend of Old Befana (My Kindle Review) - diPaola’s retelling of an Italian Christmas tale centers on a grumpy old lady who slowly gets caught up on finding the Child of Christ and will even fly high to do so. A sweet and gentle biblical tale with a wonderful lesson about kindness. A (100%/Outstanding)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,577,247 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #36 in Children's Multicultural Tales & Myths #145 in Children's Christmas Books (Books) #1,825 in Children's Literature (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,655) |
| Dimensions  | 0.3 x 8 x 10 inches |
| Edition  | Reissue |
| Grade level  | 3 - 4 |
| ISBN-10  | 0152438173 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0152438173 |
| Item Weight  | 4.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 32 pages |
| Publication date  | January 1, 1980 |
| Publisher  | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Reading age  | 4 - 9 years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely No Idea What This is About
*by C***S on November 22, 2025*

Honest to God, I have no idea what this book is about. It makes no sense to me. But I’m giving it 5 stars because I love the illustrations and artistry. Tomie de Paola tells enchanting stories with equally enchanting characters.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Legend of Old Befana (My Kindle Review)
*by V***R on December 23, 2024*

diPaola’s retelling of an Italian Christmas tale centers on a grumpy old lady who slowly gets caught up on finding the Child of Christ and will even fly high to do so. A sweet and gentle biblical tale with a wonderful lesson about kindness. <b>A (100%/Outstanding)</b>

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cute heritage book for children or even adults!
*by L***R on December 25, 2025*

I got this book and a little ornament from Italian Children’s Market for a relative this Christmas and she loved it!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-06*