Tomie DePaola
Tomie dePaola was best known for his books for children. He had written and/or illustrated over 270 books. He received numerous awards and honors, including Caldecott Honor and Newbery Honor awards, the Children''s Literature Legacy Award (called the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award until June, 2018) for substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children, the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, and the Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association. Nearly 25 million...See more
Tomie dePaola was best known for his books for children. He had written and/or illustrated over 270 books. He received numerous awards and honors, including Caldecott Honor and Newbery Honor awards, the Children''s Literature Legacy Award (called the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award until June, 2018) for substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children, the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, and the Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association. Nearly 25 million copies of his books have been sold. See less
Tomie DePaola's Featured Books
Tomie DePaola book reviews
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Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
by llc1, Feb 7, 2013
Item was different edition from the one in the picture. Other than that, no problems. Read More
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Here We All Are
An Autobiography in Touch with the Magic of Childh
by dlberek, Dec 19, 2008
What makes Tomie de Paola such an endearing (and enduring) children's book writer is the fact that he has never lost touch with the magic of childhood. An autobiography that embodies this quality is ... Read More
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The Legend of the Poinsettia
Great holiday tale that is inspiring and beautiful
Great holiday tale that is inspiring and beautifully illustrated...a family treasure! Preciopus legend of the poinsetta nad the role it is said to have played in the life of the Savior! Read More
