Tomie dePaola
This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child. Beloved Newbery honor-winning author and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Tomie dePaola has embraced the legend using his own
...Tomie dePaola's classic wordless picture book is just as fun as a serving of pancakes for breakfast!
Missing ingredients and mischievous pets create one humorous complication after another for a little old lady determined to make pancakes for breakfast.
Fans of such favorites as Strega Nona will love Pancakes for Breakfast.
"The optimistic determination of the woman and the gentle humor of the illustrations make
...This warmly illustrated picture book is full cats—and lots of cat facts!
Did you know that:
- Some cats do not have tails?
- The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats as gods?
- Some cats have curly hair, like poodles? Even their whiskers are curly!
Granny Twinkle knows everything there is to know about cats. When Patrick visits to pick out a free kitten, he ends up knowing everything, too. After you read this picture book
5) Strega Nona
Tomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year. Tomie has many adventures all his own, including eating chocolate with his Nana Upstairs, only to find out—the hard way—that they have eaten chocolate laxative. He tries to skip kindergarten when he finds out he won't learn to read until first grade. "I'll be back next year,"...
A new family shows the neighborhood what Christmas is all aboutIn this small New England village, no one makes much of a fuss about Christmas—until a new family moves in, that is. The family works tirelessly to prepare for the holiday: decorating the house, hand-dipping candles, baking mounds of delicious cookies, and carving nativity pieces. In the end, these new neighbors show their small village how to celebrate the holiday in a very special
...A stunning picture-book interpretation of the legend of St. Christopher
Because of his stature, Reprobus the giant sets off to serve the most powerful ruler in the world. At one point during his travels, the giant uses his impressive strength to carry travelers across a fast-flowing river. One stormy night, he risks his life to help a small child across. With each step, the river rises higher, the wind blows harder, and his passenger
World War II is raging in Europe, and Tomie finds that life has changed in many ways. Now he has to wear an extra sweater to school because they?re trying to conserve coal. Then tragedy brings the war home to the dePaola family, and all Tomie can do is ask ?Why?? Just as he did in I?m Still Scared, the first installment of The War Years, Tomie dePaola touchingly
...13) Here We All Are
With colorful illustrations and songs written by Tomie dePaola, the world of the Fog Maiden is filled with magic
As she drifts through her Day Garden, the Fog Maiden passes flowing crystal fountains, rows of dancing statues, and secret, shadowy places where she can stop and rest. In each place, she sings a special song. At twilight, her cat Token joins her. They take a Night Garden walk as Star-Flowers and Moon-Flowers tumble from
3 hrs. 57 mins.
2 cassettes
Well-loved author Tomie dePaola brings his childhood memories to audio in this collection of the first four books from his 26 Fairmount Avenue series.
26 Fairmount Avenue
Tomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year.
Here We All Are
Tomie takes us back into his childhood...
19) The Clown of God
Giovanni, a once-famous juggler now old and penniless, gives one last, unforgettable performance on Christmas Eve.