Strega Nona books in order A series by Tomie dePaola
The Strega Nona series by Tomie dePaola has 14 books (4 novels and 10 shorter works), from Strega Nona (1975) to Strega Nona and the Twins (2017). Read it in order, starting with Strega Nona.
Reading order: 1 Strega Nona (1975) · 2 Big Anthony and the Magic Ring (1979) · 3 Strega Nona's Magic Lessons (1982) · 4 Merry Christmas, Strega Nona (1986) · 5 Strega Nona Meets Her Match (1993) · 6 Strega Nona—Her Story (1996) · 7 Big Anthony—His Story (1998) · 8 Strega Nona Takes a Vacation (2000) · 9 Brava, Strega Nona!: A Heartwarming Pop-Up Book (2008) · 10 Strega Nona's Harvest (2009) · … all 14 below
Updated September 2026
All 14 Strega Nona books in order
- 1.
Strega Nona (1975)
- 2.
Big Anthony and the Magic Ring (1979)
- 3.
Strega Nona's Magic Lessons (1982)
- 4.
Merry Christmas, Strega Nona (1986)
- 5.
Strega Nona Meets Her Match (1993)
- 6.
Strega Nona—Her Story (1996)
- 7.
Big Anthony—His Story (1998)
- 8.
Strega Nona Takes a Vacation (2000)
- 9.
Brava, Strega Nona!: A Heartwarming Pop-Up Book (2008)
- 10.
Strega Nona's Harvest (2009)
- 11.
Strega Nona's Gift (2011)
- 12.
Strega Nona Does It Again (2013)
- 13.
Strega Nona and Her Tomatoes (2017)
- 14.
Strega Nona and the Twins (2017)
Strega Nona FAQ
- How many Strega Nona books are there?
- There are 14 Strega Nona books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Strega Nona books in?
- In publication order, starting with Strega Nona (1975): 1 Strega Nona (1975) · 2 Big Anthony and the Magic Ring (1979) · 3 Strega Nona's Magic Lessons (1982) · 4 Merry Christmas, Strega Nona (1986) · 5 Strega Nona Meets Her Match (1993) · 6 Strega Nona—Her Story (1996) · … all 14 below.
- What is the first Strega Nona book?
- Strega Nona (1975).
- What is the latest Strega Nona book?
- Strega Nona and the Twins (2017).
- Is the Strega Nona series finished?
- There have been no new Strega Nona books since 2017; Tomie dePaola died in 2020.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.