meriden (conn.)

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.

Children's author-illustrator Tomie dePaola 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.

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.

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

Author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school in 1941 when he was a boy.

Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola chronicles his life at the ages of seven and eight, in 1942-43 Connecticut, describing in particular his relationship with his cousin Blackie, who leaves to fight the Nazis overseas as a bomber gunner.

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

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