Quiet

Quiet
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-10-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481477552

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?

Tom

Tom
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 19
Release: 1997-06-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525518118

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

Oliver Button Is a Sissy

Oliver Button Is a Sissy
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481477587

This beautiful edition of Tomie dePaola’s progressive 1979 classic stars a special little boy who won’t give up on the dreams that make him unique. Oliver Button is a sissy. At least that’s what the other boys call him. But here’s what Oliver Button really is: a reader, and an artist, and a singer, and a dancer, and more. What will his classmates say when he steps into the spotlight?

The Art Lesson

The Art Lesson
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2001-12-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698115724

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!

Giorgio's Village

Giorgio's Village
Author: Tomie DePaola
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
Total Pages: 6
Release: 1982
Genre: Cats
ISBN: 9780399208546

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.

The Family Christmas Tree Book

The Family Christmas Tree Book
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1480411434

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.

Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose

Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 130
Release: 1985-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399212582

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.

Pancakes for Breakfast

Pancakes for Breakfast
Author: Tomie DePaola
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1978
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780156707688

A collection of children's books on the subject of food and nutrition.

The First Christmas

The First Christmas
Author: Nonny Hogrogian
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781948730297

A beautiful retelling of THE FIRST CHRISTMAS from Two-time Caldecott Medalist Nonny Hogrogian... From Joseph and Mary's trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem to the birth of Jesus in a humble manger, Nonny Hogrogian illustrates THE FIRST CHRISTMAS with true love. In every stroke of paint, we vividly share in excitement of the wiseman, the joy of the shepherds, and the playfulness of the angels singing on high. This Christmas retelling is peppered with actual verses from the Gospels and will make for the perfect family reading on an early Christmas morning.