Books by Tomie De Paola
Born: 09/15/1934Tomie De Paola Biography & Notes
In addition to creating his own stories, Tomie dePaola is also well known for his retellings of folktales such as STREGA NONA: AN OLD TALE and FIN M'COUL: THE GIANT OF KNOCKMANY HILL, as well as his illustrations for the work of other authors such as Jean Fritz and Tony Johnston. dePaola has a B.F.A from Pratt Institute, a M.F.A. for the California College of Arts and Crafts, and a doctoral equivalency from Lone Mountain College. He entered a Benedictine monastery in Vermont for a short time after his graduation from college; many of his books reflect his interest in religion and spirituality. DePaola's works are noted for their conscious effort to avoid sexual stereotyping. In 2001 DePaola became the executive producer and star of the television program JIM HENSON'S TELLING STORIES WITH TOMIE DEPAOLA, a program intended to encourage children to use their imaginations and develop their own storytelling skills.
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26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie De Paola ( 2001)
In his first chapter book, a popular children's author recalls the childhood adventures he had in the late 1930s when his family built their house at 26 Fairmount Avenue, from his hilarious reaction to Disney's Snow White to his first day of school. Newbery Honor Book. Reissue.
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Adelita A Mexican Cinderella Story by Tomie De Paola ( 2004)
Offers a twist to the classic Cinderella tale as Adelita has her wish granted for one evening and finally meets the man of her dreams, Javier, who soon falls in love with her and changes her life forever, enhanced with full-color illustrations and simple Spanish words introduced throughout. Reprint.
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The Art Lesson by Tomie De Paola ( 1989)
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 wants to create his own. Full color.
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The Baby Sister by Tomie De Paola ( 1999)
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.
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Baby's First Christmas by Tomie De Paola ( 1988)
Simple texts and illustrations introduce some of the familiar sights and experiences of Christmas. On board pages.
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Badger and the Magic Fan A Japanese Folktale by Tony Johnston ( 1990)
Stealing the young goblins' magic fan, a badger makes a fortune after using the fan to make a rich girl's nose grow.
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Benny's Big Bubble by Jane O'Connor ( 1997)
Bubblemeister Benny blows one enormous bubble that takes off on an airborne trip around the neighborhood. Full-color illustrations.
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Big Anthony and the Magic Ring by Tomie De Paola ( 1987)
Seeing Strega Nona the old sorceress use a magic ring to transform herself into a beautiful young woman, Big Anthony decides to borrow it to try on himself.
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Big Anthony's Mixed-Up Magic by Tomie De Paola ( 1993) |
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Bill and Pete by Tomie De Paola ( 1996)
Meet William Everett Crocodile, who spells his name "Bill". Meet Pete, Bill's best bird friend and trusty "toothbrush". Together, they foil a crocodile-hunting Bad Guy, making life safer along the River Nile in his wonderfully funny tale of two memorable friends. Full color.
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Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile by Tomie De Paola ( 1987)
Bill the crocodile and Pete are back--but so is the Bad Guy, and this time he's out to steal the Sacred Eye of Isis. Full-color illustrations.
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Bill and Pete to the Rescue by Tomie De Paola ( 2001)
Bill the crocodile and his toothbrush, Pete the plover, set out to save Bill's cousin, who has been captured along with other endangered animals and taken from Egypt to Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother's Exotic Animal Farm near New Orleans, Louisiana. Reprint.
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Bonjour, Mr. Satie by Tomie De Paola ( 1991)
Mr. Satie is a traveling cat of the 1920s who has many famous friends in Paris, like Pablo who once painted his portrait in blue. Mr. Satie tells of his latest escapade in Paris in this most original story, accompanied by extraordinary, vibrant paintings. Full color.
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Boss for a Day by Tomie De Paola ( 2001)
Ten minutes older than her twin brother, Moffie Barker is used to telling Morgie exactly what to eat, what to wear, and what to play, but now it is Morgan's turn to be boss for a whole twenty-four hours. Simultaneous.
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The Bubble Factory/With Bubbles by Tomie De Paola ( 1996)
Joining their grandpa on a tour of the Bubble Factory, a pair of mischievous twins get into "bubble trouble" in the Bubble Boutique, Bubble Bathery, and Bubble Gummery, in a story that is accompanied by bubble solution and a wand.
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Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? by Tomie De Paola, Jean Fritz ( 1977)
All King George the Third ever wanted was for everyone to be as conscientious as he was about obeying the rules! After all, he followed the rules for being a good king: he married a princess, he had heirs, he was careful with his country's money . . . so why were those pesky Americans causing so much trouble? A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and an IRA/CBC Children's Choice Book. Full color.
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The Carsick Zebra and Other Animal Riddles by David A. Adler, Tomie De Paola ( 1985)
Sixty animal riddles, some of which are original, are enhanced by humorous illustrations.
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The Cat on the Dovrefell A Christmas Tale by Peter Christen Asbjornsen ( 1979)
A young man who has captured a large white bear to present to the King of Denmark creates trouble for the group of wild trolls who invade the home of Halvor and his family on Christmas Eve.
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Charlie Needs a Cloak by Tomie De Paola ( 1999) |
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Christmas Pageant by Tomie De Paola, Winston Press ( 1978)
Text and illustrations retell the story of the Nativity as performed in a children's Christmas pageant.
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The Cloud Book Words and Pictures by Tomie De Paola ( 1975)
Describes the ten most common cloud forms, the myths and beliefs inspired by them, and their role in weather changes.
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The Clown of God An Old Story by Tomie De Paola ( 1978)
The French legend of the little juggler who offers the Christ child the gift of his talent and the miracle that occurs because of his sacrifice is brought vividly to life in this beautifully designed book from award-winning author/illustrator Tomie dePaola.
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The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog by Sarah Catherine Martin, Tomie De Paola ( 1989)
Colorful illustrations present the adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and her dog as individual scenes in a theatrical production with a cast of other familiar characters who silently act out their own stories.
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Cookie's Week by Cindy Ward ( 1997)
This sweet and simple tale of a mischievous kitten's antics through each day of the week will appeal to children and feline fanatics of all ages. Readers who have experienced the joys and frustrations of raising a kitten will especially appreciate the warmth and humor in Cookie's simultaneously naughty and innocent romp through the house. An "American Bookseller" Pick of the List Book.
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Country Angel Christmas by Tomie De Paola ( 1995)
Tomie dePaola's love of Christmas and the wonderful preparations that lead up to this day shine through in his luminous folk art-style paintings, as his cast of Country Angels gets ready for the celebrations in Heaven. An idea from St. Nicholas provides what everyone has forgotten--starlight--as the angels pull a brilliant star across the sky and bring star candles for everyone to carry in the procession to the creche. Full color.
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Danny and His Thumb, by Tomie De Paola, Kathryn F. Ernst ( 1973) |
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Days of the Blackbird A Tale of Northern Italy by Tomie De Paola ( 2005)
Gemma, a young girl living in the mountains of northern Italy, asks the blackbirds to sing to her ailing father, the Duke of Gennaro, and only one blackbird decides to remain when the weather becomes cooler, in the story of the origins of the Days of the Blackbird. Reprint.
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Erandi's Braids by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal ( 2001)
In a poor Mexican village, Erandi surprises her mother by offering to sell her long, beautiful hair in order to raise enough money to buy a new fishing net.
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The First Christmas by Tomie De Paola ( 1984)
"dePaola's triptych book, with six tableaux, is a three-dimensional celebration of the story of Christ's birth. . . . As succeeding pages are folded down, parts of the story are illustrated with moving panels . . . an unusual presentation of the Christmas story, whose most obvious use would be in a Christmas display or in a holiday story hour".--School Library Journal. Full color.
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Flicks by Tomie De Paola ( 1979)
Brief, wordless "movies" show a small boy's attempts to collect (prematurely) from the tooth fairy, a little girl's surprising technique for putting out birthday candles, and an untalented beginner's first time on roller skates.
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Four Scary Stories by Tony Johnston, Tomie De Paola ( 1978)
When imps and goblins and scalawags get together in a dark place, they like to tell the scariest kind of stories they can think of: BOY stories! But who's that sneaking around to listen to them spin their spooky yarns? Can it be the scariest thing of all?
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Frida Kahlo The Artist Who Painted Herself by Margaret Frith ( 2003)
Through original artwork by the renowned artist Tomie dePaola--a longtime aficionado of Frida Kahlo's work--as well as beautiful reproductions of Kahlo's paintings, this latest Smart About book explores the creative, imaginative world of Mexico's most celebrated female artist.
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The Friendly Beasts An Old English Christmas Carol by Tomie De Paola ( 2000)
In this old English Christmas carol the friendly stable beasts tell of the gifts they have given to the newborn Jesus.
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Funnyman and the Penny Dodo by Stephen Mooser ( 1984)
Funnyman, a detective who can't stop making jokes and puns, tries to catch the thief of the world's rarest stamp at the Royal Stamp Show.
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Funnyman's First Case by Tomie De Paola, Stephen Mooser ( 1981) |
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Get Dressed, Santa! by Tomie De Paola ( 2006)
Prepared to take off in his jam-packed sleigh on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus realizes that he must answer the call of nature and hurriedly sheds his layers of red velvet, in the tenth anniversary edition of a humorous and relatable die-cut board book.
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Ghost With the Halloween Hiccups by Tomie De Paola, Stephen Mooser ( 1977)
None of the remedies recommended by the townspeople stop the hiccups of Mr. Penny, who has the lead role in a Halloween play.
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Giants Go Camping by Jane Yolen, Tomie De Paola ( 1979) |
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Giants' Farm by Jane Yolen, Tomie De Paola ( 1977) |
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Giorgio's Village by Tomie De Paola ( 1982)
Giorgio and his cat Puffino enjoy a day's activities in their village in Italy at the time of the Renaissance. Includes six village scenes with moving parts.
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The Good Giants and the Bad Pukwudgies by Tomie De Paola, Jean Fritz ( 1989)
The giant Maushop and his family form the geography of Cape Cod in their battles with the pukwudgies.
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Great Adventure of Christopher Columbus A Pop-Up Book by Jean Fritz ( 1992)
Three-dimensional scenes, pull tabs, hidden doors, and fold-out panels recreate the remarkable adventures of Christopher Columbus's journey for children who know the story, as well as those hearing it for the first time.
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Haircuts for the Woolseys by Tomie De Paola ( 1989)
Although recent haircuts have a sheep family shivering in an untimely snowstorm, Granny saves the day with her newly-knit wool sweaters, made from their own hair.
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Hark! A Christmas Sampler by Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple ( 1991)
A collection of stories, poems, legends, folktales, and carols relating to Christmas, divided into sections on animals, food, plants, gift-giving, and the history of Christmas.
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Helga's Dowry A Troll Love Story by Tomie De Paola ( 1977)
Helga, a troll, ventures into the world of people to earn her dowry to marry Lars, but things do not work out as she hopes.
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Here We All Are by Tomie De Paola ( 2001)
In this sequel to 26 Fairmount Avenue, Tomie and his family prepare for an addition to their family, and encounter all the adventures that go with expecting a new baby. Reprint.
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Hey Diddle Diddle And Other Mother Goose Rhymes by Tomie De Paola ( 1988)
An illustrated selection of the traditional rhymes.
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Hide-And-Seek All Week by Tomie De Paola ( 2001)
Every day at recess, all through the week, Morgie and Moffie Barker and their friends try to play a game of hide-and-seek, but they keep getting hung up on the rules. Simultaneous.
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The Holy Twins Benedict and Scholastica by Kathleen Norris ( 2001)
Offers the tale about two amazing twins, Benedict and Scholastica, and their experiences as children in northern Italy that influenced their great accomplishments in their adult lives.
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I Love You, Sun, I Love You, Moon by Karen Pandell ( 1994)
For the youngest child comes an exuberant, comforting text with adorable, childlike illustrations that allows children to discover the world around them and find their places within it. Full color.
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If He's My Brother by Barbara Williams ( 1980)
A young boy wants to know why he can't do whatever he pleases with his things including his brother.
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Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato An Irish Folktale by Tomie De Paola ( 1992)
When his wife injures her back and can't do all the work, Jamie O'Rourke--the laziest man in all of Ireland--is sure he'll starve to death. A wiley leprechaun intervenes, and one wish later, Jamie is the proud owner of a potato as big as a house! "An engaging read-aloud choice for St. Patrick's Day".--Booklist. Full color.
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Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka by Tomie De Paola ( 2000)
Left alone to tend to their home, Jamie is happy when Pooka shows up to help him complete the chores, yet when Jamie gives him a coat as a gift of thanks, Pooka's powers suddenly disappear causing the house to turn into a giant mess.
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Jamie's Tiger by Jan Wahl, Tomie De Paola ( 1978)
A little boy must learn to cope with his sudden terrifying loss of hearing and the reactions of his former school friends.
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Jingle The Christmas Clown by Tomie De Paola ( 1992)
Left behind by the circus in an impoverished Italian town, Jingle, a little clown, and his baby animals come up with an idea to make Christmas Eve special for all the villagers by putting on their own circus performance.
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John Fisher's Magic Book. by John Fisher, Tomie De Paola ( 1971)
Instructions for performing seventy-five feats of magic with simple equipment and practice.
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Kit and Kat by Tomie De Paola ( 1994)
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.
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The Knight and the Dragon by Tomie De Paola ( 1980)
A knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle.
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LA Leyenda De LA Flor De Nochebuena by Tomie De Paola ( 1994)
When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.
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LA Leyenda De LA Flor El Conejo Una Antigua Leyenda De Texas by Tomie De Paola ( 1993)
A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl's sacrifice brought the flower called bluebonnet to Texas.
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LA Leyenda Del Pincel Indio by Tomie De Paola ( 1993)
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 the earth.
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The Legend of Old Befana An Italian Christmas Story by Tomie De Paola ( 1980)
Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings.
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The Legend of the Bluebonnet An Old Tale of Texas by Tomie De Paola ( 1983)
An Indian girl offers her precious doll as a sacrifice to end the drought and famine.
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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie De Paola ( 1988)
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 the earth.
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The Legend of the Persian Carpet by Tomie De Paola ( 1993)
Tomie dePaola matches his storytelling talent with the richly patterned artwork of Claire Ewart to provide a tale that brings magnificent detail and feeling to this Middle Eastern fable of loss overcome by art. Full color.
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The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie De Paola ( 1997)
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. With illustrations that capture the brilliant colors of Mexico as well as the magic and excitement of the season, Tomie dePaola imbues the tale with his own special feeling for Christmas. Full color.
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The Little Friar Who Flew by Tomie De Paola, Patricia Lee Gauch ( 1980) |
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Marc the Magnificent by Sue Alexander, Tomie De Paola ( 1978)
A budding young magician sticks to his dream of fame and success through failure after failure as he practices his tricks.
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Mary Had a Little Lamb by Sarah Josepha Buell Hale ( 2004)
Enhanced with bold illustrations in a New England setting, a board book offers preschoolers this classic nursery rhyme about a special friendship between a young farm girl and her loyal lamb.
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Meet the Barkers Morgan and Moffat Go to School by Tomie De Paola ( 2003)
Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends, in the first book of a series featuring the Barker twins. Reprint.
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Merry Christmas, Strega Nona by Tomie De Paola ( 1986)
So is Big Anthony, Strega Nona's bumbling assistant, and Bambolona, the overworked baker's daughter who learned to make magic from Strega Nona.Christmas has a magic of its own, and no one knows more about magic than Strega Nona. Certainly not Big Anthony. But poor Strega Nona: How will she ever have her feast ready by Christmas Eve-with untrustworthy Big Anthony as her only helper?
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Mice Squeak, We Speak by Arnold L. Shapiro ( 2000)
Illustrations and simple, poetic text describe the ways various animals communicate, such as hooting owls, squealing pigs, mooing cows, and buzzing bees. Reprint.
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Michael Bird-Boy by Tomie De Paola ( 1987)
A black cloud covering Michael Bird-Boy's beloved countryside is traced to a factory which makes artificial honey.
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Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies ( 1987)
Bustling New York City has lost its Christmas spirit to tawdry commercialism . . . until a white-haired old gent by the improbable name of Kris Kringle works a special magic down on 34th Street. The children know he's for real. But can the grown-ups open their eyes long enough to believe? Valentine Davies' treasured story -- perhaps best known to millions of people in its classic film version -- comes to life in this delightful book for children of all ages. The text is perfect for reading aloud, while nineteen exquisite full-color paintings by the acclaimed children's illustrator Tomie dePaola capture Kris Kringle with wonderful detail and character. Brimming with nostalgia, hope, and tender humor, Miracle on 34th Street reminds readers that, as Kris says, "underneath all the hurry and bustle people still believe in Santa Claus".
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Miracle on 34th Street by Tomie De Paola, Valentine Davies ( 1998)
Bustling New York City has lost its Christmas spirit to tawdry commercialism . . . until a white-haired old gent by the improbable name of Kris Kringle works a special magic down on 34th Street. The children know he's for real. But can the grown-ups open their eyes long enough to believe? Valentine Davies' treasured story -- perhaps best known to millions of people in its classic film version -- comes to life in this delightful book for children of all ages. The text is perfect for reading aloud, while nineteen exquisite full-color paintings by the acclaimed children's illustrator Tomie dePaola capture Kris Kringle with wonderful detail and character. Brimming with nostalgia, hope, and tender humor, Miracle on 34th Street reminds readers that, as Kris says, "underneath all the hurry and bustle people still believe in Santa Claus".
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Moon, Stars, Frogs, and Friends by Patricia MacLachlan, Tomie De Paola ( 1980)
Randall the frog longs for a real friend and is delighted when he makes the acquaintance of an enchanted prince.
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The Mountains of Quilt by Nancy Willard ( 1997)
A magpie brings Grandmother the last bit of cloth she needs for her quilt; unfortunately, the cloth happens to be a magician's miniature flying carpet. "Willard's delicate yet beguilingly down-to-earth prose is illustrated with wit and good humor, in a style consciously childlike in its simplicity, with lots of white space and eccentric borders that seem to pay homage to crazy quilts".--"Kirkus Reviews". Full-color illustrations.
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My Daddy's Mustache by Tomie De Paola, Naomi Panush Salus ( 1979)
A little boy learns why his father won't shave off his mustache.
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My First Chanukah by Tomie De Paola ( 2008) |
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My First Easter by Tomie De Paola ( 1991)
Illustrations and a simple text introduce young readers to things associated with Easter, including colored eggs, Easter lilies and other flowers, and the Easter bunny.
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My First Halloween by Tomie De Paola ( 2008) |
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My First Passover by Tomie De Paola ( 1991)
Describes with illustrations and simple text the special parts of a Seder meal which celebrates the Jewish feast of Passover. On board pages.
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The Mysterious Giant of Barletta An Italian Folktale by Tomie De Paola ( 1984)
An old woman and a giant statue think of a clever way to prevent an approaching army from destroying the town of Barletta.
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Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs by Tomie De Paola ( 1998)
his wonderful generational story, a classic in its own right, celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary in a new, full-color edition, joining the other appealing picture books in which Tomie draws upon his childhood memories. In re-creating the art, Tomie says, "Creating this art was as emotional an experience for me now as it was then." "In a quietly touching story the author-illustrator depicts loving family relationships so that even the very young reader can understand the concept."-- Publishers Weekly "Children will want to hear this again and again..." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
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A New Barker in the House by Tomie De Paola ( 2002)
A delightful sequel to Meet the Barkers follows Morgie and Moffie, the Barker twins, as they meet their adopted brother Marcos, an adorable three-year-old who only speaks Spanish.
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Nicholas Bentley Stoningpot III by Ann McGovern ( 1997)
Nicholas Bentley Stoningpot III was bored while sailing the seas with his parents and their friends. He wanted adventure, and the grown-ups were too busy for him. One night during an awful storm, the big boat is smashed to pieces. Nicky is cast ashore on an island, ready to have the greatest adventures of his life.
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The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore ( 1980)
This is a masterpiece of exuberant holiday cheer and the perfect way to bring a 'Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.'
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Night of Las Posadas by Tomie De Paola ( 1999)
At the annual celebration of Las Posadas in old Santa Fe, the husband and wife slated to play Mary and Joseph are delayed by car trouble, but a mysterious couple appear who seem perfect for the part.
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Now One Foot Now the Other by Tomie De Paola ( 1981)
When grandfather has a stroke, little Bobby helps him to relearn many of the things that he taught Bobby as a toddler. "An understanding portrayal about grandparents' illness . . ".--Booklist. Three-color illustrations.
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Now One Foot, Now the Other by Tomie De Paola ( 2006)
When Bobby was a boy, it was Grandpa Bob who helped teach his grandson how to walk and now, after his grandfather's stroke, it is Bobby who offers the same kindness as his grandfather struggles to regain his independence and good health. Reprint.
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Odd Jobs and Friends by Tony Johnston ( 1982)
Odd Jobs attempts to keep Bill Sweeny from writing on Shortie's arm cast, teach Annie to blow bubble-gum bubbles, and find the new kid Floyd a friend.
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Oh, Such Foolishness! by William Cole ( 1991)
A collection of humorous and nonsense poems.
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Oliver Button Is a Sissy by Tomie De Paola ( 1979)
His classmates' taunts don't stop Oliver Button from doing what he likes best.
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On My Way by Tomie De Paola ( 2001)
In the third installment of his biographical series, 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.
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Pages of Music by Tony Johnston ( 1988)
A childhood visit to Sardinia haunts a composer, who returns there one Christmas to repay with his music the kindness of the island's inhabitants.
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Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie De Paola ( 1978)
A little old lady has a great deal of trouble preparing breakfast pancakes under the watchful eyes of her dog and cat.
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The Popcorn Book by Tomie De Paola ( 1984)
Presents a variety of facts about popcorn and includes two recipes.
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Prince of the Dolomites by Tomie De Paola ( 1980)
Tomie dePaola retells the old Italian tale of the love of Prince Pazzo of the Dolomites for Princess Lucia of the Moon. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Queen Esther by Tomie De Paola ( 1987)
Retells how Queen Esther risked her life to prevent the killing of all the Jews in Persia.
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The Quilt Story by Tomie De Paola, Tony Johnston ( 1999)
A pioneer mother lovingly stitches a beautiful quilt which warms and comforts her daughter Abigail; many years later another mother mends and patches it for her little girl.
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Robin Goodfellow and the Giant Dwarf by Michael Jennings ( 1981)
A mischievous elf plays a prank on a slow-witted giant.
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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz ( 1998)
The award-winning author takes readers behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention for a good-humored history lesson, enlivened by dePaola's quirky illustrations.
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Simple Pictures Are Best by Nancy Willard, Tomie De Paola ( 1987)
A shoemaker and his wife want everything but the kitchen sink in their anniversary picture.
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Sing, Pierrot, Sing A Picture Book in Mime by Tomie De Paola ( 1983)
Simple Pierrot dreams of his saucy sweetheart Columbine in this original story featuring the traditional comic characters.
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The Spooky Halloween Party by Annabelle Prager ( 1981)
Albert doesn't recognize anyone at Nicky's Halloween party, even when they take off their masks.
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The Story of the Three Wise Kings by Tomie De Paola ( 1983) |
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Strega Nona by Tomie De Paola ( 1999)
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.
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Strega Nona Meets Her Match by Tomie De Paola ( 1993)
A favorite character for over 20 years is back with Big Anthony. When Strega Amelia visits her "old friend", Strega Nona, she sees how well Strega Nona is doing with the old-fashioned ways, curing everything from lovesickness to hair loss. She's sure she can do better with her new-fangled equipment. Looks like Strega Nona has met her match . . . until Strega Amelia hires Big Anthony. Full color.
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Strega Nona Takes a Vacation by Tomie De Paola ( 2000)
Strega Nona dreams of taking a vacation and so becomes distracted in her work which leads to chaos as she gives the wrong medicine to the Mayor and her small town gets covered in bubbles.
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Strega Nona's Magic Lessons by Tomie De Paola ( 1984)
Big Anthony tries to join Strega Nona's magic class, with hilarious results. Full-color illustrations throughout.
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The Surprise Party by Tomie De Paola, Annabelle Prager ( 1977)
A little boy tries to plan his own surprise birthday party.
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The Surprise Party by Tomie De Paola, Annabelle Prager ( 1977)
A little boy tries to plan his own surprise birthday party.
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T-Rex Is Missing by Tomie De Paola ( 2002)
Morgie Barker accuses his best friend Billy of taking his favorite dinosaur toy without asking, and then he finds that he must apologize. Simultaneous.
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The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote by Tony Johnston ( 1998)
Poor Coyote! How'd he get bonked by a rock-hard fruit underneath the jicara tree? Who tricked him into whacking a wasps' nest with a stick? And why is he always howling at the moon? Because of Rabbit, that's why! "A Mexican trickster tale in which wily Rabbit outwits Coyote several times before escaping him permanently by climbing to the moon-which explains why Coyote is wont to howl at it. A book that's sure to appeal." - Kirkus Reviews, pointer review "This zesty collaboration is sure to be popular with some of dePaola's finest and most innovative art." - Booklist, starred review "An engaging retelling....Familiar and funny, yet different and distinctive." - School Library Journal Tony Johnston lives in San Marino, California. Tomie dePaola lives in New Hampshire.
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Teeny Tiny by Jill Bennett, Tomie De Paola ( 1986)
Retells the tale of the teeny-tiny woman who finds a teeny-tiny bone in a churchyard and puts it away in her cupboard before she goes to sleep.
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Things Will Never Be the Same by Tomie De Paola ( 2004)
After receiving a diary for Christmas, Tomie spends the next year recording all the wonderful things he has done as the months roll by, but when he hears of the attack on Pearl Harbor on the radio, Tomie immediately knows that everything in the world has changed forever. Reprint.
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Things to Make and Do for Valentine's Day by Tomie De Paola ( 1976)
A collection of crafts, projects, recipes, jokes, and games on a St. Valentine's Day theme.
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This Is the Ambulance Leaving the Zoo by Norma Farber ( 1975)
A cumulative tale introducing city scenes in alphabetical order from ambulance to zoo.
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Tom by Tomie De Paola ( 1997)
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 special relationship with a grandparent will read this book with a warm heart and a hearty chuckle. Full color.
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Tomie De Paola's Book of Bible Stories by Tomie De Paola ( 1990)
In this stunningly illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, Tomie dePaola lovingly brings to life the people and places of both the Old and New Testaments. Readers will find themselves caught up in the dramatic events of the best-loved stories from the Bible.
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Tomie De Paola's Book of Poems by Tomie De Paola ( 1988)
DePaola once again combines his talents as masterful illustrator and sensitive, intelligent anthologist to create an exuberant collection of poetry the whole family will enjoy. Full-color illustrations.
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Tomie De Paola's Kitten Kids and the Big Camp-Out by Tomie De Paola ( 1988)
Cousin Tom comes for a visit and the three cousins camp in the backyard until they hear some very scary noises.
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Tomie De Paola's Kitten Kids and the Haunted House by Tomie De Paola ( 1988)
Kit enters a haunted house to look for his sister and receives a big surprise.
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Tomie De Paola's Kitten Kids and the Missing Dinosaur by Tomie De Paola ( 1988)
In his sleep Kit and his toy animal friends search for a missing stegosaurus.
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Tomie De Paola's Kitten Kids and the Treasure Hunt by Tomie De Paola ( 1988)
Brother and sister Katie and Kit follow a treasure map to a treasure at their very own grandparents'.
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Tomie De Paola's Mother Goose Favorites by Watty Piper ( 2000)
An illustrated collection of Mother Goose nursery rhymes includes wellknown favorites which feature popular characters such as Little Bo Peep, Jack and Jill, Old King Cole, and others. Original.
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Tomie Depaola's Book of Christmas Carols by Tomie De Paola ( 1987)
A selection of more than thirty favorite Christmas carols, highlighted by full-color illustrations and six fold-out pages featuring triptych-like designs.
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Tomie Depaola's Book of the Old Testament by Tomie De Paola ( 1995)
Presents retellings of twenty-one stories from the Old Testament, including Noah and his animal pairs on the ark, Jonah and the whale, and Moses and the burning bush.
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Tomie Depaola's Country Farm Magic Windows by Tomie De Paola ( 1984)
Stretches out to reveal a barn, children at play, chickens, horses, pigs, sheep, and cows grazing in a field.
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Tomie Depaola's Favorite Nursery Tales by Tomie De Paola ( 1986)
A sumptuously illustrated companion to Mother Goose containing more than 25 stories and poems. "A delightful oversize package that's a pleasure to dip into."--"Booklist, " starred review. Full-color illustrations.
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Tomie Depaola's Mother Goose by Tomie De Paola ( 1985)
"Bobby Shaftoe, Old Mother Hubbard, Simple Simon, Jack Sprat, Little Miss Muffet . . . they are all here, along with 200 others . . . From start to finish a treasure house of delight"--"Booklist" starred review. "Destined to become a classic."--"The Horn Book." Full-color illustrations. A "Horn Book" Fanfare Book.
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Tomie Depaola's Mother Goose Story Streamers by Tomie De Paola ( 1984)
An illustrated collection of 204 Mother Goose nursery rhymes, including well-known ones such as "Little boy Blue" and less familiar ones such as "Charlie Warlie and his cow"
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Tomie Depaola's Rhyme Time by ( 2000)
An illustrated collection of rhymes from such authors as A. A. Milne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Langston Hughes, Eve Merriam, X. J. Kennedy, and Dorothy Aldis.
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Tomie's Little Christmas Pageant by Tomie De Paola ( 2002)
The story of the birth of Jesus Christ is told as the children paint the sets, hang the stars, and get dressed in their costumes to play the parts of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds in their school Christmas pageant.
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Tomie's Little Mother Goose by Tomie De Paola ( 1997)
Over twenty-four wonderful rhymes and verses -- taken from Iona and Peter Opie's classic versions -- will reach an even younger group of children in this charming new board book that lovingly brings to plained their peaceful intentions to the tribes they met along the way. When they finally reached the Pacific, Sacagawea shared in their triumph.Using the journals of Lewis, Clark and other members of the expedition, award-winning author Judith St. George brings to life the story of this remarkable woman and her contribution to one of America's great journeys of exploration.
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Tony's Bread An Italian Folktale by Tomie De Paola ( 1996)
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 away until Angelo, a rich young nobleman from Milan, appears and devises a way to make everyone's dreams come true. Full color.
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Too Many Hopkins by Tomie De Paola ( 1989)
Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins and their fifteen children, a rabbit family, work together to plant their garden.
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The Unicorn and the Moon by Tomie De Paola ( 1994)
When the moon gets stuck between two hills, the unicorn tries to free it with help from a griffin and an alchemist.
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The Vanishing Pumpkin by Tony Johnston ( 1983) |
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What a Year! by Tomie De Paola ( 2002)
In this fourth volume in the 26 Fairmont Avenue series, Tomie beings the first grade with a bang--it's his 6th birthday! Tomie prepares for a school party, while his parents organize a surprise weekend one. Then it's off to Halloween and Christmas. With full-color illustrations.
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What the Mailman Brought by Carolyn Craven ( 1987)
While William is sick and unable to go to school, a mysterious mailman brings him unusual packages every day.
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When Everyone Was Fast Asleep by Tomie De Paola ( 1979)
When everyone is fast asleep, the Fog Maiden sends a cat to carry two sleeping children off for a fantastical evening highlighted by a palace ball.
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The Wind and the Sun by Tomie De Paola, Aesop ( 1994)
The sun and the wind test their strength by seeing which of them can force a man to remove his cape.
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