The Story of Befana: An Italian Christmas Tale

Boston: David R. Godine, 1981. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First edition. Oblong quarto. About fine in very good or better dust jacket with slight wear. Inscribed by the author to editor and author, Charlotte Zolotow, with had-drawn decorative elements: "December, 1981. To Charlotte Zolotow Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Ilsa Plume and the 'Spirit' of Bahana with love." Charlotte Zolotow, was an editor and publisher at Harper’s celebrated children’s books department, and acclaimed author of over 65 children’s books. She is credited for her contributions to the Children’s Liberation Movement which believed the rights and emotional concerns of children be recognized and treated as the equal of adults. (Inventory #: 599128)