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Tomie dePaola
A bright, beautiful, and updated re-release of a TOMIE DE PAOLA classic!
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Young children can learn the story of beloved Saint Patrick’s life, from his dreams that lead him to share his love of God to some of the most famous legends…
A young boy awakens with the dawn, opens his eyes and looks closely at his world.
Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to…
Beloved author/illustrator dePaola presents the story of the laziest man in all of Ireland. However, after a chance encounter, Jamie catches a leprechaun, who offers a potato seed instead of…
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new in paperback! When Strega Nona’s friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain to pay a visit, she’s amazed that the people of Calabria still come for Strega Nona’s old-fashioned…
In a gorgeous and contemplative new picture book, legendary author-illustrator dePaola offers a reminder that mindfulness–being quiet, still, and present with one another–is a very special thing. Full color.or.
When everyone was fast asleep, the Fog Maiden sent a cat to carry two sleeping children off for a fantastical evening highlighted by a palace ball. –Provided by publisher.
When his grandfather suffers a stroke, Bobby teaches him to walk, just as hisgrandfather once taught him. Full color.
Beloved illustrator Tomie dePaola brings the New Testament to life as he recounts the miracles performed by Jesus, including his calming of a storm, walking on water, and raising the…
Strega Nona sends home gifts of candy and bubble bath while on vacation, but when Bambolona grabs the candy, Big Anthony is left with a lot of bubbles.
Tony dreams that one day he’ll become the most famous baker in northern Italy. His poor daughter Serafina wants to be allowed to marry. Each of their dreams seems far…
Big Anthony, well-meaning but inattentive, journeys around Italy causing one problem after another, before meeting Strega Nona.
First edition published under the title, "Francis, the poor man of Assisi" in 1982.
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A knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle.
Four-year-old Tommy enjoys his relationship with both his grandmother and great-grandmother, but eventually learns to face their inevitable death.
Starring two of dePaola’s best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that is…
Following the New York Times bestsellers Strega Nona’s Gift, Strega Nona’s Harvest, and Brava, Strega Nona, Tomie de Paola’s beloved Strega Nona is back, with the perfect remedy for a…
Featuring the classic Christmas carol ‘In the bleak midwinter’ by Christina Rossetti –Title page.
Just when his poor wife’s back gives out, lazy but lucky Jamie O'Rourke traps himself a leprechaun, from whom he wins a single wish. When Jamie wishes for all the…
This vivid retelling of an old Texas legend reveals how the Indian paintbrush, the state flower of Wyoming, first bloomed, and how a young brave dreams of creating a painting…
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…
Breakfast is a Common Core exemplar text for Grades K-l.
DePaola’s beloved character Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of order. But when Big Anthony does not follow her directions and tries to use…
When Strega Nona dreams about her Grandma Concetta, who has been in heaven for many years, she decides to take a vacation. While Nona is away, Bambolona will do the…
It’s finally time for Santa to prepare for the most magical night of the year! But before he can spread Christmas cheer to every boy and girl, he must hurry…
Tomie dePaola retells the story of the three wise men … in this restored edition of his … 1983 picture book –Dust jacket flap.
Noah was a good man, and it was said that he walked with God. So Noah did what God said: He built a huge ark, took his whole family and…
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First published by Holiday House, New York –Colophon.
Bambolona is tired of working in her Papa’s bakery. There is far too much to do! So she decides to go to wise Strega Nona and learn a little magic…
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Big Anthony gets what he thinks he wants, but as usual, it causes him more trouble than he can handle in this beloved sequel to dePaola’s Caldecott HonorDwinning Strega Nona…
Comprised of The Night of Las Posadas, The Story of the Three Wise Kings and The Legend of the Poinsettia, dePaola’s Christmas treasury is sure to become an elegant addition…
In this delightful board book, dePaola introduces Thanksgiving to young children with spare text and his signature illustrations. This reissued board book features a 3-D effect on the cover and…
Ideal for toddlers and young children who are beginning to discover the joy of the eight days of Chanukah, this board book not only shows children the wonder of Chanukah…
From Decorating the tree to putting cookies out fro Santa, the Christmas is beautifully captured by Tomie dePaola.
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.
Called la flor de la Nochebuena –the flower of the Holy Night–in Mexico, the poinsettia blooms at Christmastime, the symbol of a little girl’s unselfish gift to the Christ Child…
Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.
Many things happened the year Tomie’s family built their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue, in Meriden, Connecticut, including the hurricane of 1938, Tomie’s first day of kindergarten, and more…
Sister Angie organizes a celebration of Las Posadas to reenact the night Jesus was born. But this year a snowstorm hits, and only a miracle can save the show. Illustrations.
Strega Nona– Grandma Witch –is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. This package includes a paperback book and a CD of beloved author dePaola…
In this beloved classic picture book, dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless…
It’s Christmastime in Calabria. There’s no time for Strega Nona’s usual business of curing headaches, mixing love potions, and getting rid of warts. Instead she must prepare her annual feast…
Now even the youngest readers can enjoy this award-winning story about Strega Nona, the beloved Italian Grandma Witch , and her magic pasta-making pot. In this slightly abridged version of…
