depaola, tomie

Chronicles the life and work of author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, and examines his career as a children's book author and illustrator and the influence of his work on children's literature. Explores dePaola's creative procress in his autobiographical work, folktales, religious stories, nursery rhymes, and his most famous creation: Strega Nona. Includes color photographs and illustrations and a list of dePaola's awards and accomplishments.

Discusses the early life, education, and career of children's book artist and author Tomie de Paola.

Children's author-illustrator Tomie DePaola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.

Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.

The author recalls his fears as a first-grader during the initial days of World War II, the attack on Pearl Harbor, air raid drills, and blackouts, and the reassurance he received from his parents.

Contains activities based on favorite Tomie dePaola books designed to help students in first through third grade improve their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Includes an introduction to the author.

Tomie's life seems to go on as usual despite the war, and when he falls prey to a group of bullies, Tomie learns what it means to have a battle worth fighting.

Tomie celebrates his sixth birthday as he starts first grade and enjoys a variety of new experiences.

Discusses the early life, education, and career of children's book artist and author Tomie de Paola.

Presents a collection of literary guides for a number of children's stories written by Tomie DePaola, and includes writing activities and strategies for implementing a literature-based writing program in the classroom.