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​Hopping to America: A Rabbit's Tale of La Befana

Second in the Hopping to America series, La Befana tells of the bunnies’ Italian Christmas traditions and how they intertwine with their new American culture. Joby also has an encounter with a fox that explores the meaning of forgiveness and demonstrates compassion for others.
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Awards and Acknowledgements

  • Gold Mom’s Choice Award
  • Book of the Year Award Creative Child Magazine
  • Hollywood Book Festival Honorable Mention
  • London Book Festival Honorable Mention
  • New York Book Festival Honorable Mention

Reader Reviews

"Ms. Pishner's words have captured the essence of a loving Italian family at Christmas bunny rabbit style! I highly recommend that you buy and read this wonderful book to your child! And GRAZIE Maria Rabbit for admiring Cristina, the NY Italian Opera Singer!"
— Cristina Fontanelli, New York Italian Opera Singer
"Hopping to America: A Rabbit's Tale of La Befana illustrates one of many instances in which Italian immigrants adopted American traditions while continuing to preserve their own. The book also provides a glimpse of an Italian-American household at Christmastime and anyone with a nonna will appreciate the protection and hospitality of the family's matriarch." 
— Leisa M. Muto, CPA, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Fairmont State University/Adjunct instructor of Italian
"The Hopping to America series creatively and succinctly shares the struggles and the joys that our Italian ancestors experienced not only in immigrating to America, but also in the preservation of their heritage. Diana Pishner Walker has given us a gift that parents can share with their children for generations to come, thus insuring these meaningful and important stories continue to be told."
— Jason A. Young, The Vintage Theatre Company, Clarksburg, WV
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