A timeless celebration of Christmas from the legendary Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Tomie dePaola
This collection unifies three of the incomparable Tomie dePaola's most beloved Christmas stories into one handsome volume. Vividly portrayed and expertly crafted, "The Night of Las Posadas," [...]
A great way to introduce the Mother Goose rhymes to the youngest readers, this charming collection includes "Baa Baa Black Sheep," "Jack and Jill," "Little Miss Muffet," and "Hey Diddle Diddle." Featuring some of Tomie's warmest and funniest illustrations, Tomie's Baa Baa Black Sheep and Other Rhyme[...]
Adapted from Tomie's classic collection Tomie dePaola's Favorite Nursery Tales, this new board book features three favorite stories--"The Three Bears," "The Three Little Pigs," and "The Little Red Hen,"retold for the youngest readers. With simple, short texts and Tomie's beautiful artwork, young chi[...]
When Pascual is born, angels fly down and sing to him from the trees. When he sings to the sheep as a little boy, they sing back to him. But when Pascual joins the Franciscans, they send him to the kitchen. Pascual doesn't know how to cook even a cup of beans That's when the kitchen angels fly down[...]
A once-famous Italian juggler, now old and a beggar, gives one final performance before a statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child[...]
This wordless picture book follows the trials of a little old lady who attempts to make pancakes for her breakfast. "The optimistic determination of the woman and the gentle humor of the illustrations make this an appealing book for the very young."--"School Library Journal"
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Tomie dePaola's Strega Nona has been loved by generations of children's book readers, but they've never seen her like this In six spreads of pop-up magnificence, paper engineered by the renowned #1 "New York Times" bestselling team of Sabuda and Reinhart, Strega Nona shares her words of wisdom[...]
This joyous book sings thanks and praise for everything in land, sea, and sky-from the sun and moon to plants and animals to all people, young and old. Beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola captures the beauty of God's creation in his folk art-style illustrations. With text inspired by Old Testam[...]
Morgie's favorite dino, T-Rex, is missing, and Morgie thinks that his best friend Billy may have taken it. Once again, Tomie dePaola has written a funny and easy-to-read story about two of the hardest words in the English language-"I'm sorry."[...]
The youngest of readers can now enjoy the story of Strega Nona, the beloved Italian "Grandma Witch," and her magic pasta-making pot with a slightly abridged, board book version of the original fairy tale.[...]
Sister Angie has organized the celebration of Las Posadas for many years, in which the people of Santa Fe re-enact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter on the night Jesus was born. This year's performance promises to be very special. Sister Angie's niece Lupe and Lupe's husband, Roberto, are to pl[...]
A wordless picture book about the trials of a little old lady who attempts to make pancakes for her breakfast. Three-color illustrations.[...]
A charming celebration of autumn's bounty by perennial favorite Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola's beloved Strega Nona is back in a colorful picture book, perfect for fall and the changing seasons. With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for [...]
OMNIPRESENT MENACE In postapocalyptic earth, the Cerberus rebels fight the forces of alien tyranny over humankind. While the losses are often painful, their victories bring renewed promise. Forging a brave new world from the wreckage of the old, these dedicated warriors won't stop until mankind is o[...]
The dynamic, best-selling team of Lin Oliver and Tomie dePaola have created a charming collection of baby poems that makes the perfect gift for baby showers and first birthdays.
For babies and toddlers, each moment is full of wonder and discovery. This delightful collection of original poems ce[...]
What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight! Spontan[...]
Now in a board book format, this delightful poem with charming folk-art style pictures from renowned illustrator Tomie dePaola is a perfect first book for sharing with young children.
"The sounds that animals make is the joyful subject of this very simple rhyme in the three verses and dePaola's [...]
A dual-language edition of a favorite concept book introduces toddlers to basic Spanish words and features warm illustrations of children pointing to or interacting with familiar objects including the sun, a flower, and a bunny rabbit.[...]
Brother and sister, Kit and Kat, have lots of fun together In this book, they sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa's house, race their bikes, and even run into a playground bully.[...]
Through original artwork as well as beautiful reproductions of Kahlo's paintings, the latest Smart About book explores the creative, imaginative world of Mexico's most celebrated female artist. Simultaneous. 20,000 first printing.[...]
Love the world around you with this wonderful heart-shaped board book Simple text and Tomie dePaola's classic illustrations honor the little things in life, like the wind, the trees, the birds, and the stars. This favorite board book is being reissued in a heart shape, with slightly bigger trim and[...]
Jamie O?Rourke is the laziest man in all of Ireland, far too lazy to help his wife on their farm. Then, after a chance encounter with a leprechaun, Jamie finds himself growing the biggest potato in the world. But what will happen when the potato grows too large for Jamie and the villagers to handle?[...]
Bestselling author/illustrator Tomie dePaola is in the holiday spirit. And this bookOs eight well-known songs like ODeck the HallsO and OSilent NightO will have you ready to celebrate Christmas, too. The accessible trim, appliqu? cover, and beautiful illustrations by Tomie dePaola make this collecti[...]