Author: Tomie De PaolaPublisher:
ISBN: 9780800064198
Category : Clouds
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Quiet
Author: Tomie dePaolaPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481477552
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
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?
The Baby Sister
Author: Tomie dePaolaPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524739189
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Tommy's so excited that his mom is having a baby, and he asks her for a baby sister with a red ribbon in her hair. But he didn't ask for stern Nana Fall-River to come while his mom is in the hospital. Tommy and Nana don't get along very well, but when little Maureen is born, all the trouble is forgotten.
Author: Josepha ShermanAn Early American Christmas
Author: Tomie dePaolaPublisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480411426
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A new family shows the neighborhood what Christmas is all about In this small New England village, no one makes much of a fuss about Christmas—until a new family moves in, that is. The family works tirelessly to prepare for the holiday: decorating the house, hand-dipping candles, baking mounds of delicious cookies, and carving nativity pieces. In the end, these new neighbors show their small village how to celebrate the holiday in a very special way. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.
When Cloud Became a Cloud
Author: Rob HodgsonPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225457
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Meet Cloud! Follow along as she moves, transforms, precipitates, and more in this charming and humorous portrayal of the water cycle. The lifecycle of our protagonist, Cloud, is delightfully and sparsely narrated in nine short chapters that follow the stages of the water cycle. Young readers will immediately fall for this wide-eyed puff, and welcome facts along with humor and personality as they bask in the accomplishment of breezing through each chapter.
My First Thanksgiving
Author: Tomie dePaolaPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698412613
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Tomie dePaola’s simple text and bright illustrations perfectly capture the joy of this special holiday. Young readers will love learning more about the traditional celebrations of the day.
The Art Lesson
Author: Tomie dePaolaPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698115724
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
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!
Author: Tomie DePaolaThe Good Samaritan and Other Parables
Author: Tomie dePaolaPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0823438880
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Back in print, a collection of seventeen well-loved parables of Jesus, from the bestselling author-illustrator of Quiet, Strega Nona, and many more. In simple, lyrical language, appropriate for young readers, Tomie dePaola introduces the best-known parables of Jesus, including the Mustard Seed, the Prodigal Son, and the Lost Sheep. Illustrated with bold, jewel-toned paintings inspired by early Christian art of the Romanesque period, this collection is perfect to share with families or classrooms as an introduction to these familiar Biblical tales. Originally published as The Parables of Jesus, this new edition features a graceful new design.
