Four-year-old Tommy enjoys his relationship with both his grandmother and his great-grandmother, but eventually learns to face their inevitable death
A rival puts Strega Nona out of the healing business until Big Anthony's assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usual well-meaning way.
Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with secret ingredient.
"The Clown of God" is a retelling of a French-Italian legend by Tomie dePaola. It tells the story of Giovanni, a talented juggler, who travels from town to town performing. As he grows older and his fame fades, Giovanni ends up at a monastery where he performs one last time, giving his best to a statue of the Holy Child. Through his final act of devotion, Giovanni experiences a miraculous event…
When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsomeman, he gets more trouble than fun.