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Midwest Strega Nona |
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Tomie De Paola |
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0399230491 |
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Here We All Are |
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Tomie dePaola |
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0698119096 |
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Good for Tomie dePaola! Few of us get to go back to childhood and explain just what in the world we were thinking when we did things like (a) licking a bedpost to see if it tasted like maple syrup (Tomie's mom told him his furniture was "genuine maple"), (b) wearing lipstick and pretending to be Mae West, or (c) refusing to go to the bathroom for days (Tomie was pretty distressed to have his mom trapped in the hospital after delivering his brand-new baby sister). But award-winning author-illustrator dePaola elaborates on all of this and more in a charming--and winningly evenhanded--tell-all memoir, recounted in an artfully convincing 5-year-old's voice. The sequel to the 2000 Newbery Honor winner 26 Fairmount Avenue, Here We All Are has Tomie, his 9-year-old brother, Buddy, and Mom and Dad... |
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26 Fairmount Avenue |
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Tomie dePaola |
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0698118642 |
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From Publishers Weekly
Kicking off a series by the same name, dePaola's effervescent chapter book recounts some memorable moments from the author's early years, surrounded by loving family members and friends. Fans will recognize a few of the cast members from the author's various autobiographical picture books. Organized as an engaging pastiche of memories from 1938 to 1939, the story's primary focus is the snafu-plagued construction and landscaping of the dePaola family's "first and only house," in Meriden, Conn. Within this clever framework, other diverting vignettes surface: during the hurricane of 1938, dePaola's mother sprinkles holy water on a terrified neighbor for protection; young Tomie generously shares "chocolates" he finds hidden in the bathroom with his Nana Upstairs (they turn out to be laxatives); and on the first day... |
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The Hunter and the Animals |
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Tomie De Paola |
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0823403971 |
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Card catalog description
When the discouraged hunter falls asleep, the forest animals play a trick on him.
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What a Year |
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Tomie dePaola |
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0142501581 |
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Tomie dePaola's charming, funny-because-it's-true childhood memoir continues with its third installment in the series that began with his Newbery Honor Book 26 Fairmount Avenue. And what a year 1940 has been--and continues to be! After surviving the arrival of his baby sister, Maureen, in Here We All Are, Tomie celebrates his sixth birthday, starts first grade (although Miss Kiniry still insists that his name be spelled "Tommy," even on his birthday cake), and eagerly awaits the kid-holiday Triple Crown of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Author and illustrator dePaola just might be perfecting the form here, crafting a series that's worth reading for so very many reasons. His matter-of-fact period details follow kid sensibilities to the letter, with many references to radio shows and movies ("I sure... |
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Tomie de Paola in the Classroom |
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Sharon Rybak |
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0866537198 |
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Things Will Never Be the Same: A 26 Fairmount Avenue Book |
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Tomie dePaola |
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0399239820 |
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From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-The fifth installment in the series is delightful. The story starts in January, 1941. Each chapter begins with a diary entry while the first-person text fleshes out the boy's memorable experiences such as a special dance recital, sledding on his Junior Flexible Flyer, and seeing Walt Disney's Fantasia for the first time. DePaola's distinctive black-and-white illustrations add humor and child appeal. The book's title comes from the last chapter in which the author remembers the impact on his family of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Children who remember 9/11 will identify with his feeling that "things will never be the same." A welcome addition to any easy chapter-book collection.Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, ORCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Tomie de Paola |
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Abdo & Daughters |
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1562392239 |
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Presents the life of the author-illustrator who has won numerous awards and prizes, including the Caldecott Medal, for his children's books.
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Strega Nona |
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Tomie de Paola |
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0671666061 |
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The New York Times Book Review"De Paola's illustrations aptly capture the whimsy of this ancient tale... simple line drawings clearly reveal the agony and ecstasy of pasta power, the muted colors create just the right ambiance for a Medieval village."
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The New York Times Book Review "De Paola's illustrations aptly capture the whimsy of this ancient tale... simple line drawings clearly reveal the agony and ecstasy of pasta power, the muted colors create just the right ambiance for a Medieval village."
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Is That a Fact |
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Tony Stead |
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1571103317 |
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Angels, Angels Everywhere |
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Tomie dePaola |
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0399243704 |
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From School Library Journal
PreS–In this sweet tribute, dePaola has created a visual story of the important role these celestial beings play in our everyday lives. Beginning with the wake up angel and concluding with the goodnight angel, a host of heavenly friends accompanies a variety of children to school, to the playground, and to a tea party. The children also enjoy visits at home from the kitchen angel, the pet angel, the popcorn angel, and the babysitting angel. The charming images, deftly drawn in rich pastel shades, convey a sense of happiness and well-being. The smiling, round-faced youngsters cheerfully go about their activities while the hovering angels lend a helping hand. Each picture is framed by a stylized border and includes the name of the appropriate angel at the bottom. A pleasant addition to most... |
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Meet the Barkers: Morgan and Moffat Go to School |
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Tomie dePaola |
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0641633505 |
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Oliver Button Is a Sissy |
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Tomie de Paola |
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From Publishers Weekly
Even though Oliver doesn't win first prize at a talent show, his parents and classmates cease their jeering of his "sissy" pursuits. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
A little boy must come to terms with being teased and ostracized because he’d rather read books, paint pictures, and tap-dance than participate in sports. “There is a good balance between the simple text . . . and the expressive pictures . . . an attractive little book.”--School Library Journal
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Art Lesson |
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Tomie de Paola |
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0698115724 |
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This is a charming exercise in autobiography (one of several) by the great author-illustrator Tomie dePaola. "Tommy" is consumed with a passion for drawing. Although encouraged by his family, who treat his pictures with respect and decorate their houses and workplaces with them, he encounters misunderstanding and frustration at school. Finally, an art teacher gives him a chance to do his own thing. The Art Lesson is filled with many full-page illustrations in dePaola's inimitably warm, soothing style. It's also packed with the right lessons on individuality and perseverance, especially for children who are already showing a single-minded interest or special talents that put them ahead of their peers. (Ages 4 to 8) --Richard Farr
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A boy named Tommy loves to draw... |
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Tomie de Paola's Book of Bible Stories |
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Tomie dePaola (Illustrator) |
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0698119231 |
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From Publishers Weekly
In this 128-page anthology of 37 Bible stories and prayers, dePaola wisely works from the New International Version, the contemporary translation of the Bible, to make these tales accessible to young readers. Jonah in the whale, Noah and his animal pairs headed for the ark, Moses with the burning bush: all are presented in an appealing style, with well-integrated details that enrich the telling. Those who already love dePaola and his trademark characters will be predisposed to appreciate this comprehensive collection. All ages. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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K Up-- A collection of 17 stories from the Old Testament, 15 from the New Testament, and 4 psalms. The text is from... |
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