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Tomie dePaola
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…
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From Decorating the tree to putting cookies out fro Santa, the Christmas is beautifully captured by Tomie dePaola.
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.
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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…
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…
A young boy awakens with the dawn, opens his eyes and looks closely at his world.
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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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…
Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins and their fifteen children, a rabbit family, work together to plant their garden.
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.
When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona’s magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.
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…
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…
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.
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
In this picutre book drawn from his own childhood experiences, dePaola delivers this warm yet hilarious story about young Tommy, who gets a part in the play Peter Rabbit being…
Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends.
From best-selling author and illustrator, Tomie dePaola, comes this reissued adapted Italian folktale of how a town was saved by their beloved giant statue.
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 classic 1981 picture book, an unlucky old woman cares for her dog despite the hilarious mishaps along the way.
Old Mother HubbardWent to…
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…
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…
Bill the crocodile and his toothbrush, Pete the plover, set out to save Bill’s cousin, who’s been captured along with other endangered animals and taken from Egypt to the Bad…
Big Anthony, well-meaning but inattentive, journeys around Italy causing one problem after another, before meeting Strega Nona.
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 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.
From best-selling author and illustrator, Tomie dePaola, comes this folktale of a determined and self-reliant troll learning the importance of being true to yourself.
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 knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle.
A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl’s sacrifice brought the flower called bluebonnet to Texas.
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…