Books for Strega Nona Fall

By Kat La Mantia | October 8 2024 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllBlog

Goodbye brat summer (or tomato girl summer, pink pony girl summer, rat girl summer, the list goes on)! Fall is here and the girlies are feeling cozy, nostalgic, and a little magical, which can mean only one thing: it’s Strega Nona fall.

The classic children’s book “grandma witch” character with her never-ending pot of pasta and homey little cottage is the latest TikTok sensation, inspiring a fall full of comfort food and whimsical domesticity. Kitchens decorated with copper pots and herbs hung up to dry, classic homestyle Italian recipes for dinner, and a little homebrewed magic to attract good vibes and cure seasonal sniffles are the perfect ways to bring some Strega Nona energy into the season.

Embrace your inner witchy neighborhood grandmother with our title list full of cozy crafting books, Italian staple cookbooks, kitchen witch grimoires, and more!

Explore More Strega Nona Fall Titles

9780142423387
At harvest time, this beloved “grandmother witch” shares the bounty of the season!In this humorous tale, Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of orderly planting. But when Big Anthony does not follow her directions and uses her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns into an unruly jungle! What will they do with all the extra vegetables?With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for the original Strega Nona, this celebration of harvest and gardening will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection.
$8.99 US
Aug 16, 2012
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
32 Pages
Puffin Books
Age 4-8 years

A 78-Card Deck for Delicious Divination (Tarot Cards)
9780593579381
A playful, accessible, and delicious new interpretation of tarot that combines pasta, pop culture, and Italian American tradition in a 78-card deck.
$22.00 US
Dec 06, 2022
4-3/4 x 6-1/4
Cards
78 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Classic Recipes for Everything You Want to Eat: A Cookbook
9780593578001
Beloved Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli dishes up 120 of her go-to Italian American favorites for all the red-sauced, pan-fried, crispy-cornered, baked-until-bubbly classics you'll want to eat every night.
$35.00 US
Oct 15, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
288 Pages
Clarkson Potter

60+ Recipes for Date Nights, Lazy Nights, and Party Nights
9781922417879
More than sixty delicious pasta recipes for any night of the week.
$19.95 US
Sep 06, 2022
7-7/8 x 9-4/9
Hardcover
136 Pages
Smith Street Books

An Italian American Grimoire
9781786786982
This is a beautifully illustrated introduction to a topic that has rarely been written about before: Italian American magic. Tarot and magic expert Dee Norman shares never-before-disclosed practices and rituals for personal wellbeing.
$24.95 US
Sep 13, 2022
6 x 9-1/5
Hardcover
336 Pages
Watkins Publishing

An Herbalist's Guide to Empowered Self-Care
9781611806724
A modern, approachable holistic health guide that focuses on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
$24.95 US
Apr 20, 2021
6-1/4 x 9
Hardcover
264 Pages
Roost Books

A Year in the Forest
9780735264892
An earthy and beautiful collection of four stories that celebrate the seasons, nature, and life, from award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe Wahl.
$19.99 US
Sep 21, 2021
9 x 11
Hardcover
96 Pages
Tundra Books
Age 4-8 years

How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck
9781683693536
Embrace your inner goblin! Learn to decorate, dress, craft, forage, and live according to the goblin principles of community, diversity, and joyful mess.
$17.99 US
Jun 27, 2023
5-1/2 x 7-1/2
Hardcover
208 Pages
Quirk Books

Enchanting friends to knit, full of magic and mischief
9781800922020
Discover 8 enchanting little gnomes to knit, from popular knitting designer and gnome enthusiast, Sarah Schira.
$21.95 US
Sep 17, 2024
8 x 10-1/4
Paperback
96 Pages
Search Press

52 grannies to crochet, one for every week of the year
9781800922082
Discover the versatility and timelessness of the granny square, with 52 granny squares to take you through every week of the year!"This crochet book is a standout for its colorful seasonal designs that will bring out crafters’ creativity all year. An adorable purchase". LIBRARY JOURNAL
$23.95 US
Apr 02, 2024
8-3/4 x 8-3/4
Paperback
144 Pages
Search Press

Nourishing Herbal Remedies, Magical Recipes & Folk Wisdom
9781786786722
Steeped in ancient wisdom, magic and folktales, this illustrated scrapbook of Slavic lore offers natural remedies, beauty and cleaning products, healing recipes and wellbeing rituals that will appeal to modern witches and natural healing fans.
$27.95 US
Oct 10, 2023
7-3/16 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
208 Pages
Watkins Publishing

A Month-by-Month Guide to Decorating Your Space
9780744077438
Celebrate each season with styling inspiration and simple DIY projects for a festive and cozy home every month of the year.
$29.99 US
Sep 26, 2023
8-3/8 x 10-1/16
Hardcover
256 Pages
DK

9780241335451
Experience the beauty and the magic of Cicely Mary Barker's famous Flower Fairies, with a new edition of Flower Fairies of the Autumn.
$8.99 US
Aug 14, 2018
4-1/8 x 5-1/2
Hardcover
56 Pages
Warne
Age 3-7 years