I'm Still Scared

I'm Still Scared
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2007-06-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780142408261

Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the air raid drills and the need to darken windows at night fill first-grader Tomie with fear, but with reassurance from his parents, he finds a way to cope with living during a time of war.

Here We All Are

Here We All Are
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2001-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101076771

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.

For the Duration

For the Duration
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2009-07-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 110113321X

Tomie keeps hearing the phrase, ?For the duration.? Gas is being rationed ?for the duration.? The Fourth of July fireworks will be the last show ?for the duration.? So many things will be different as long as the war goes on, but much of Tomie?s life goes on as usual. He?s excited about starring in a dance recital, taking the bus around town all by himself, and having his first Communion. But Tomie is also still getting over his cousin?s death in the war, and he has to say good-bye to his uncle as he ships off to basic training. And then he has a run-in with some bullies and his brother doesn?t even help him out. Luckily, Tomie knows there are a lot of people he can count on for the duration.

What a Year

What a Year
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780756915469

After surviving the arrival of his baby sister, Maureen, Tomie celebrates his sixth birthday, starts first grade, and eagerly awaits Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Why?

Why?
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780142411780

Another chapter in the author's autobiography describes his time as a child in Connecticut during World War II, discussing how he dealt with the war while trying to learn arithmetic and improve his penmanship.

My First Passover

My First Passover
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2015-02-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0448447916

Passover is a time for families and friends to celebrate their faith and shared history. Tomie dePaola’s simple text and beautiful illustrations provide insight into this special holiday for young readers.

The Friendly Beasts

The Friendly Beasts
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 1998-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698116615

"The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page....A Christmas remembrance to be long treasured." -- Booklist (starred review)"Beautiful." -- The Horn Book"Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail of design, color, and layout." -- School Library Journal

Strega Nona Takes a Vacation

Strega Nona Takes a Vacation
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2003-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0142500763

Lately Strega Nona has been distracted-she even gave Signore Mayor the wrong remedy for his headache. One night Nona has a dream about her Grandma Concetta, who has been in heaven for many years, and her little house at the seashore. Nona decides that she will take a vacation there. While Strega Nona is away, Bambolona will do the daily remedies and Big Anthony will do the chores. With these two left in charge, what could possibly go wrong?

Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs

Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2000-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101654538

The love between many generations shines brightly in this story grandparents, parents, and grandchildren will treasure. Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the home of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs. But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye to someone he loves. Updated with new, full-color illustrations, this classic story will continue to win the hearts of readers of all ages. "Children will want to hear this again and again." –School Library Journal, starred review "A quietly touching story that depicts loving family relationships." –Publishers Weekly

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1997-01-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101653450

A hilarious read-aloud inspired by Irish folklore that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring colorful artwork in Tomie dePaola’s signature style. Jamie O'Rourke is the laziest man in all of Ireland, far too lazy to help his wife on their farm. Then, after a chance encounter with a leprechaun, Jamie finds himself growing the biggest potato in the world. But what will happen when the potato grows too large for Jamie and the villagers to handle?