Product Description: A perfect first Christmas bookThis inventive and fresh Nativity story is told from a bird's-eye view. On the morning of the first Christmas, the birds of Bethlehem gather in the fields--not only to eat but to share the exciting news...read more

An all-new Strega Nona picture book on the heels of the New York Times Bestseller Brava, Strega Nona! Tomie dePaola’s beloved character Strega Nona is back in a colorful picture book, perfect for fall and the changing seasons. In this humorous tale, 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 her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns into an unruly jungle! What will they do with all the extra vegetables? With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for the original Strega Nona, this celebration of harvest and gardening will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection.

Product Description: In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations - and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day...read more

Product Description: Tomie keeps hearing the phrase, ?For the duration.? Gas is being rationed ?for the duration.? The Fourth of July fireworks will be the last show ?for the duration.? So many things will be different as long as the war goes on, but much of Tomie?s life goes on as usual...read more

Product Description: Bestselling author/illustrator Tomie dePaola is in the holiday spirit. And this bookÕs eight well-known songs like ÒDeck the HallsÓ and ÒSilent NightÓ will have you ready to celebrate Christmas, too. The accessible trim, appliqu? cover, and beautiful illustrations by Tomie dePaola make this collection of songs a great holiday gift for any child...read more

Product Description: Bestselling author/illustrator Tomie dePaola feels like singing! And this book?s ten well-known songs, like ?It?s Raining, It?s Pouring? and ?Three Blind Mice,? will have you singing, too. The accessible trim, appliqué cover, and beautiful illustrations by Tomie dePaola make this collection of songs a great addition to any child?s library...read more

Product Description: Children will love reading the stories of how the world was created, Noah's Ark, and David and Goliath, all beautifully illustrated by Tomie dePaola. Simple text makes this a perfect way to introduce children to the Bible. The accessible trim, appliqu‚ cover, and gorgeous illustrations make this book a great addition to any child's library...read more

Product Description: Once upon a time . . . From The Princess and the Pea and Rumpelstiltskin to The Three Bears and The Elves and the Shoemaker, children will love reading the four stories in this abridged version of Tomie dePaola?s Favorite Nursery Tales...read more

Product Description: From Humpty Dumpty and Georgie Porgie to Little Miss Muffet and the old woman who lived in a shoe, children will love reading and laughing along with all of their favorite characters. The accessible trim and beautiful illustrations by Tomie dePaola make this book the perfect addition to any child's library...read more

Product Description: In the third book following the Newbery Honor-winning 26 Fairmount Avenue, Tomie takes us back to his childhood once more, enchanting readers with more of his warm and funny stories. Whether he's starring in the dance recital, praying for his brand-new baby sister to get over pneumonia, placing his hands in the wet cement to make his mark in the sidewalk forever, or finally learning to read, Tomie dePaola proves to be as winning a storyteller in the chapter-book format as he has been for so long with his beloved picture books...read more

Product Description: Francis is so full of God's love that he wants to sing His praises. His glorious singing inspires birds of every color, and even the sun and moon, to join him in joyful celebration. Tomie dePaola's simple text and vibrant illustrations bring the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi to life for even the youngest children...read more

Product Description: In My First Christmas, warm illustrations celebrate the joys and traditions of Christmas. A 3-D effect brings Santa to life on the cover and shiny foil decorates the Christmas tree at the end.

Product Description: The traditional celebration is clearly and simply explained in My First Thanksgiving with spare text and Tomie dePaola?s bright illustrations. A 3-D effect brings the cover artwork to life!

Product Description: In My First Halloween, Tomie dePaolaÂ’s warm illustrations capture the sweet moments of Halloween that become wonderful memories for the family. A 3-D effect on the cover, along with eye-catching foil, make this an irresistible addition to every childÂ’s bag of treats.

Product Description: The latest addition to the Newbery Honor award-winning 26 Fairmount Avenue series. 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 theyÂ’re trying to conserve coal...read more

Product Description: Tomie dePaola’s appealing art perfectly complements John Graham’s rhythmic text spoken by a little boy to the animals he loves, beginning with a mouse who he tells he would take care of with a furry nest and a nibble of cheese...read more

Through the diplomatic efforts of Uncle Satie, two talented Parisian artists, Henri and Pablo, end their feud. Originally published as Bonjour, Mr. Satie. Reprint.

Pascual, a boy blessed by angels at his birth, receives divine help when the Franciscan monks make him their cook.

At the request of a kind duke's loving daughter, La Colomba, a pure white bird, braves the bitter winter of the northern Italian mountains to sing for the gravely ill man.

Introduces the ten most common types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes.

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. After the death of her mother and father, Adelita is badly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters until she finds her own true love at a grand fiesta.

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 writes an entry for early December, he knows that things will never be the same.