Stories: Charlie needs a new cloak; Strega Nona; The clown of God.

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Charlie needs a new cloak"

Charlie, a shepherd, needs a new cloak. His is old and ratty, not able to chield him from the winter cold. He shears his sheep in the spring and we see step-by-step how he makes his new cloak for the winter.

"Strega Nona"

Strega Nona, "Grandmother Witch " helps all the townspeople and has a magic pasta pot that she uses to make her dinner. She takes in Big Anthony to help her around the house. When she goes to visit a friend, Big Anthony foolishly uses the pasta pot to impress the townspeople. He can't make it stop and the town is overrun by spaghetti. Strega Nona decides on an appropriate punishment for Big Anthony.

"The clown of God"

Giovanni becomes a famous juggler. He travels throughout Italy to the cheers of audiences. After years of fame and applause, people tire of his act. Old and tired, his greatest performance is his last.

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