The Legend of Old Befana
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# Legends

The Legend of Old Befana

Tomie dePaola
4.21
1,229 ratings 170 reviews
This is a delightful reading of the favorite Italian Christmas story about an eccentric old woman and her never-ending search for the Baby King.
Genres: ChristmasPicture BooksChildrensHolidayItalyFolk TalesReligionFantasyFictionFolklore
32 Pages

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