Because this post about Robert Sabuda’s cards for MoMA, which I wrote all the way back in November, consistently pops up (pun intended) on our “most popular posts” list, for Family Friday, I thought I would share one (of his many) really fabulous books on which he collaborated with Matthew Reinhart. Your kids will be so enchanted by it.

In Brava Strega Nona!, Strega Nona (Tomie dePaola’s beloved Italian grandmother) shares the six ingredients for a magical life: Family, Eating, Friends, Patience, Celebrations, and Love.

Amen to that.

Take a look (you can click on each for a closer look):

A little pop-up book within the larger pop-up book:

This page even has lift the flap doors for more surprises:

Isn’t it truly amazing what they can do with children’s books these days?

Here is Robert Sabuda’s website, which even shows you how to make your own pop-ups. How cool.

Coming up:
Elena has spent the week at sewing camp (really!) and on Monday, I’m going to share several of her creations; she’s quite talented, and I am very proud of how well she knows her way around a sewing machine.

I  hope everyone has a great holiday weekend. Thanks for reading our little blog.