Download or read book Quiet written by Tomie dePaola and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this gorgeous and contemplative New York Times bestselling picture book, legendary author-illustrator Tomie dePaola reminds us that mindfulness—being quiet, still, and present with one another—is a very special thing. Everything is in such a hurry, busy as busy can be. The birds are flying so fast, the dragonfly is zooming over the water—even the trees are waving their leaves. So what if we sit here, you next to me…and we can just be?
Download or read book 26 Fairmount Avenue written by Tomie dePaola and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.
Download or read book The Art Lesson written by Tomie dePaola and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-12-21 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of "rules", he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the "rules" makes a wonderfully perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality. Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona. Fans of all ages will be pleased to hear that The Art Lesson is, in fact, based on the artist's own experiences growing up, and offers a welcome glimpse into his past. This bright picture book is as covered with drawings as the walls of Tommy's parents' and grandparents' houses, and sends an inspirational message to budding artists and individualists. Break out the crayons!
Download or read book Giorgio s Village written by Tomie De Paola and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Tom written by Tomie dePaola and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1997-06-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom dePaola’s classic illustrations accompany his heartwarming story about his relationship with his grandfather as a small boy. “A delightfully offbeat vignette of boyish mischief reinforcing the bond between generations.”—Kirkus Reviews “DePaola champions the special relationship he had with grandfather. . . . Youngsters will bask in the delicious conspiracy between grandfather and grandson. . . . This book is a treasure.”—Booklist “With gentle humor and his usual master of line and composition, dePaola conveys the strong bond of affection between Tom and little Tommy, from the photo-album snapshot of the proud grandfather holding a baby on the title page to the big hug of the mischief-makers that ends the book.”—Horn Book “Touches of old-world humor add sparkle to the tale.”—Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Tomie dePaola s Mother Goose written by Tomie dePaola and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1985-10-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its original publication in 1985, Tomie dePaola’s Mother Goose has become a staple on children’s bookshelves everywhere, and features over two hundred Mother Goose rhymes charmingly illustrated by one of today’s most beloved artists. This special anniversary edition includes a framable print with brand-new art and an author’s note from Tomie, and is sure to continue as a family favorite for generations to come.
Download or read book Tomie DePaola s Big Book of Favorite Legends written by Tomie DePaola and published by Putnam Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of favorite legends of the author.
Download or read book The Family Christmas Tree Book written by Tomie dePaola and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One family tells the history of the Christmas tree while decorating its own In this warmly illustrated book, a family trims its Christmas tree. As the mother, father, grandmother, and children decorate together, they tell the story of how Christmas trees came to be, including the changes in size and appearance over time, and the way ornaments were first introduced. Tomie dePaola effortlessly weaves together little-known historical facts with the story of one family’s traditions. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.
Download or read book Teaching with Favorite Tomie DePaola Books written by Laurie DeAngelis and published by Teaching Resources. This book was released on 2004 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help students build important reading and writing skills using heartwarming stories such as Strega Nona, The Popcorn Book, The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup, and other Tomie dePaola favorites. Engaging lessons, activities, interactive reproducibles, and graphic organizers will help students develop skills in predicting, sequencing, summarizing, analyzing story elements, and exploring the characteristics of different genres -- from nonfiction to folktales. Also includes teaching ideas for phonics, vocabulary and spelling, and much more! Book jacket.
Download or read book Bonjour Mr Satie written by Tomie DePaola and published by Putnam Juvenile. This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the diplomatic efforts of Uncle Satie, two talented Parisian artists end their feud.
Download or read book Tomie DePaola written by Barbara Elleman and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tomie dePaola is among the best-known, best-loved artist/authors creating books for children today. His art and his stories, filled with imagination, humor, elegance, and curiosity, emanate from a love of life reflected in everything he does.Barbara Elleman, a critic in her own right, explores Tomie dePaola as artist and storyteller. The result is a fascinating, complete, and highly readable account that looks first at his life and then at the many genres he has drawn upon--autobiographical memories, folktales, Christmas themes, religious stories, and more. She shows patterns and motifs that thread through his work, points out major influences on his art, and gives a rare look at his fine art and his "non-book" designs.Ms. Elleman's thoughtful narrative and selections of artwork that illustrate Mr. dePaola's diverse styles bring a fresh appreciation to the work of this unique artist/author.
Download or read book Tomie dePaola s The Cloud Book written by Tomie dePaola and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You see, clouds are fun, silly, and very interesting. Tomie dePaola—best-selling author of Strega Nona, Quiet, and many others—knows a lot about clouds. He also knows a lot about what people think of them. Some people see animals and pictures in clouds. The ancient Greeks believed that Hermes, the messenger of the gods, once stole the sun's cattle, which were clouds. In this unique picture book, Tomie introduces some of the most common types of clouds, as well as the myths and legends inspired by their shapes. Simple, whimsical illustrations show the variations in shape and color that herald changes in the weather. This book will tell you many things about clouds we bet you didn't know. Filled with his signature humor and gentle illustrations, Tomie dePaola's approach to nonfiction is like no other. A Reading Rainbow book.
Download or read book The Worlds of Tomie dePaola written by Barbara Elleman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbara Elleman’s insightful biography on Tomie dePaola captures the essence of the beloved author-illustrator through engaging stories, childhood photos, countless illustrations, and thoughtful analysis of decades of celebrated books. Tomie dePaola is one of the best-known and most beloved creators of books for children. His art and his stories, which are filled with imagination, humor, grace, and curiosity, represent a love of life that is reflected in everything he does. Barbara Elleman’s exploration of Tomie dePaola’s career takes a fascinating look at the many worlds dePaola has brought to life through his work: from autobiographical memories to folktales, religious stories, nursery rhymes, and more—including, of course, the inventive world of his most famous character, Strega Nona. Originally published in 1999 and filled with evocative artwork, captivating photographs, and heartwarming anecdotes, this comprehensive book has been updated to cover two new decades of dePaola’s creativity. Elleman’s thoughtful narrative brings a fresh appreciation to the work of a unique author-illustrator, one who is a true legend of children’s literature and a source of lasting joy for generations of readers, young and old.
Download or read book A Visit with Tomie DePaola written by Tomie dePaola and published by Putnam Publishing Group. This book was released on 1997-04-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's your opportunity to get an inside look on the life, art, (and cooking!) of "perhaps the friendliest and most popular picture book maker of our time" -- Detroit NewsFollow Tomie through his spacious home, tour his studio converted from a 200-year-old barn, see highlights of home movies featuring the young Tomie, and watch as he creates his art before your eyes. A comprehensive and personal look designed to inform and entertain Tomie fans of all ages!
Download or read book Here We All Are written by Tomie dePaola and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tomie can't believe that anything could be more exciting than moving to a new house. Then he finds out that a new baby is coming. Will it be a sister? That's what Tomie hopes. While he is waiting for her to arrive, there is plenty to keep him busy, including tap dancing lessons and the tryouts for a play about Peter Rabbit. Once again, Tomie dePaola takes us back to his childhood and shares the funny personal memories that make us all wish we could grow up at 26 Fairmount Avenue too.
Download or read book Tomie dePaola s Mother Goose Favorites written by Tomie dePaola and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-01-10 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a delightful collection of children's favorite Mother Goose rhymes, illustrated with full-color paintings by Tomie dePaola. Young readers and their parents will enjoy meeting up with familiar friends, including Old King Cole, Little Bo-Peep, Jack and Jill, and many more in a book that is sure to be a story-hour favorite.
Download or read book Tomie DePaola written by Eric Braun and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2005 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple text and photographs present the life of Tomie dePaola.
