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Tomie dePaola
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A little rich girl is miserable because she isn't allowed to do anything but sit still and keep her white dresses clean, until Mr. Talbot the iceman has a clever…
As he does in many of his picture books, Tomie dePaola gives a privileged peek into yet another happy episode in his formative years. Anyone who has ever had a…
When everyone was fast asleep, two children are awakened by Token, the Fog Maiden’s mysterious cat, and sent into the magical night, where they meet an elf horse, share milk…
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"When Jungle Girl falls into some quicksand and starts slowly sinking, Jungle Boy arrives quickly--and takes the opportunity to tell her how it is formed, what it is made of…
Staying behind when their circus moves on, a young clown and a troupe of baby animals put on a special Christmas Eve show for an Italian village too poor to…
This beautiful new edition of dePaola’s progressive 1979 classic stars a special little boy who won’t give up on the dreams that make him unique. Full color.
Shows the importance of family and sharing. This board book is all about Easter celebrations. It explains the traditions associated with this special holiday.
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The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page… . A Christmas remembrance to be…
Fans of dePaola’s kindly Strega Nona will love this charming look at the early days of her good-hearted but clumsy helper, Big Anthony. Full color.
Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins and their fifteen children, a rabbit family, work together to plant their garden.
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When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona’s magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.
A shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak.
There’s no pumpkin coach or glass slipper in sight, but Cinderella fans will find much to like in dePaola’s original twist, infused with Mexican warmth and color. His liberal use…
Several kids looking for something to do make words from the letters in little Andy’s name.
"A long time ago, in the land of Canaan, there lived a giant known as Reprobus. Because he was so big and strong, Reprobus wished to serve the greatest and…
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Passover is a time for families and friends to celebrate their faith and shared history. This title features illustrations that provide insight into this special holiday for young readers.
A houseful of relatives turns Mrs. C. and Santa’s Christmas into a string of surprises, from the arrival of a pet polar bear to Cousin James B.‘s flaming plum pudding.
Andy may be the littlest kid on the block, but he’s very important. Andy has a wagon full of letters that spell his names, and he takes it with him…
Originally published: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1975 –Title page verso.
In this reissue of Tomie dePaola’s charming 1983 classic Marianna May and Nursey, a family works together to make sure Marianna May can make the most of her summer.
Marianna…
In this reissue of Tomie dePaola’s classic 1981 picture book, an unlucky old woman cares for her dog despite the hilarious mishaps along the way.
Old Mother HubbardWent to…
Tommy’s excited about his new baby sister–but he didn’t ask for stern Nana Fall-River to come while his mom is in the hospital! Full color.
Tommy is 4 years old, and he loves visiting the home of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs. Yet one day Tommy’s mother tells him Nana Upstairs…
While his wife is away, a lazy man relies on a pooka to clean up the messes that he and his friends make.
The author relates memories from his childhood, including his baby sister’s illness, a trip to the beach with his cousins, and learning to read in first grade.
Tommy can’t wait to start his art class at school. But once there, he is surprised to find rules! His art teacher wants him to copy her drawing, and he…
The delightful Italian sorceress tells her life story in this biography , starting with Strega Nona’s birth and ending where the original Strega Nona picks up. This winsome story is…
The sequel to 26 Fairmount Avenue , the 2000 Newbery Honor winner , Here We All Are has Tomie, his 9-year-old brother, Buddy, and Mom and Dad settling into the…
The late, beloved children’‘s book writer and illustrator Tomie dePaola, presents his unique, imaginative artwork to bring new life to this beautiful and powerful retelling of the Bible story of…
Francis, the Little Poor One, is so filled with the love of God that he bursts into song, and he is joined by birds of every color.
Queen Esther, the Jewish wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia, bravely risked her life to save her people. Tomie dePaola’s imaginative artwork brings new life to this beautiful retelling of…
Pascual, a boy blessed by angels at his birth, receives divine help when the Franciscan monks make him their cook.
DePaola recalls when he received a diary and recorded all his adventures over the next year. When one day, in December, 1941, the dePaolas hear on the radio that Pearl…
The beloved author and artist presents his take on a traditional Jack tale in which young Jack ventures out into the world to seek his fortune. This version is ideal…
A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl’s sacrifice brought the flower called bluebonnet to Texas.
Children’s author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.
In this lively tale, dePaola creates a feline sister and brother duo whose endearing everyday adventures will be thoroughly enjoyed by very first readers. Full color.
Moffie is the boss since she is ten minutes older than her brother, but when she lets him be the boss for a day, he is too bossy. Full-color illustrations.
Morgie accuses his best friend of taking his favorite dinosaur toy without asking, and then he finds that he must apologize.
With his warm illustrations, dePaola captures the sweet moments of Halloween that become wonderful memories for the entire family. This board book is reissued with eye-catching foil on the cover…
From Humpty Dumpty and Georgie Porgie, children are sure to love reading and laughing along with all of their favorite characters. The accessible trim and beautiful illustrations by dePaola make…
Originally published as The Parables of Jesus and unavailable for many years, this opulent edition features a graceful new design and artwork from dePaola inspired by early Christian art of…
Newly vetted by a Native American expert and revised with the collaboration of bestselling author dePaola, this anniversary edition of a colorful, funny and informative classic includes recipes, resources, and…
