Tomie DePaola

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  • Bibliography:
    162 Books (4 Series)
  • First Book:
    July 1973
  • Latest Book:
    October 2021
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Full Series List in Order

26 Fairmont Avenue

1 - 26 Fairmount Avenue (Apr-1999)
2 - Here We All Are (Apr-2000)
3 - On My Way (Mar-2001)
4 - What a Year (Apr-2002)
5 - Things Will Never Be the Same: The War Years (Feb-2003)
6 - I'm Still Scared: The War Years (Jun-2007)
7 - Why?: The War Years (Feb-2007)
8 - For the Duration: The War Years (Aug-2009)

Andy & Sandy

1 - When Andy Met Sandy (Mar-2016)
2 - Andy & Sandy's Anything Adventure (Mar-2016)
3 - Andy & Sandy and the First Snow (Oct-2016)
4 - Andy & Sandy and the Big Talent Show (Jun-2017)
5 - Andy & Sandy and the First Day of Summer (Jul-2020)

Bill and Pete

Bill and Pete (Aug-1996)
Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile (Aug-1996)

Strega Nona

Strega Nona: Her Story (1975)
Strega Nona (Aug-1975)
Strega Nona's Magic Lessons (May-1984)
Strega Nona Meets Her Match (Aug-1996)
Strega Nona Takes a Vacation (Oct-2000)
Strega Nona's Harvest (Sep-2009)
Strega Nona's Gift (Oct-2011)
Strega Nona Does It Again (Oct-2013)
Strega Nona and Her Tomatoes (May-2017)
Strega Nona and the Twins (May-2017)
Strega Nona's Magic Ring (Apr-2018)

Multi-Author Series List

The Barker Twins

1 - Morgan and Moffat Go to School (Aug-2003)
2 - Hide-and-seek All Week (Oct-2001)
3 - Boss for a Day (Nov-2001)
4 - A New Barker in the House (Apr-2002)
5 - T-Rex Is Missing! (Nov-2002)
6 - Trouble in the Barkers' Class (Jul-2006)

Book List in Order: 162 titles

  • Andy, That's My Name

    A little kid who wants to play the big kids uses the alphabet and spelling to get his way in this classic story from Strega Nona author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, now featuring a new cover and refreshed artwork.Andy may be the littlest kid on the...

  • The Cloud Book

  • Michael Bird-Boy

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    A bird-loving boy sets out to solve a pollution problem in this classic eco-conscious tale from Strega Nona author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, now featuring a new cover and refreshed artwork. Michael is a young boy who loves birds. Every day he...

  • Strega Nona: Her Story

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    Strega Nona

    This is the beloved Strega Nona's own story, every detail just as she remembers it, from her childhood with Grandma Concetta, who trained young Nona and her best friend Amelia, to her early days in the little house on the hill and the happy mome...

  • Strega Nona

    Strega Nona

    When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola.Strega Nona -- "Grandma Witch" -- is the source for potions, cures, mag...

  • The Quicksand Book

    Poor Jungle Girl. She falls into quicksand. Jungle boy finds her. Jungle Girl starts to sink while Jungle Boy tells her where and how quicksand forms; why people sink in quicksand; what happens to animals in quicksand; how people can watch out for qu...

  • Helga's Dowry

    Helga, a troll, must somehow acquire a dowry with which to marry or, by the god Odin’s command, be doomed to wander the earth forever. “Richly colored pictures capture the droll humor of [Helga’s] clever, determined fight to garner impressive r...

  • Things to Make and Do for Valentine's Day

  • Pancakes for Breakfast

    Tomie dePaola's classic wordless picture book is just as fun as a serving of pancakes for breakfast!Missing ingredients and mischievous pets create one humorous complication after another for a little old lady determined to make pancakes for bre...



  • The Clown of God

    This beautiful new edition of Tomie dePaola’s 1978 classic retelling of a French legend stars a little juggler whose unique talent leads him to what might be a Christmas miracle.Little Giovanni is poor and homeless, but he can do something wonderfu...

  • Big Anthony and the Magic Ring

    In this sequel to Caldecott Honor winner Strega Nona, “Big Anthony romps through a case of spring fever with an ill-gotten magic ring, against the architectural background and blue skies of la bella Italia.”--Booklist
    ...

  • Oliver Button Is a Sissy

    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 Bu...

  • The Prince of the Dolomites

  • The Knight and the Dragon

    What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's...

  • The Legend of Old Befana

    In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child.Every morning and every ...

  • Fin M'Coul: The Giant of Knockmany Hill

    When the fiercest giant in all of Ireland comes knocking at his door, what can peaceful Fin M'Coul do to escape him?

    An ALA Notable Book, by the bestselling author-illustrator of Strega Nona, Quiet, and many more.

    Fin M'Coul lives ato...

  • The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog

    In this reissue of Tomie dePaola’s classic 1981 picture book, an unlucky old woman cares for her dog despite the hilarious mishaps along the way.Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard To fetch her poor dog a boneThe well-known, rollicking nursery ...

  • Giorgio's Village

  • Charlie Needs a Cloak

    Charlie Needs a Cloak is Tomie dePaola's unforgettable classic.In Charlie Needs a Cloak readers follow a shepherd as he shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak. Follow along with Tomie...



  • The Legend of the Bluebonnet

    Thick clusters of vivid blue flowers, which resemble old-fashioned sunbonnets, cover the Texas hills in the springtime every year. These lovely wild flowers, known by the name of bluebonnet, are the state flower of Texas.This favorite legend based on...

  • Marianna May and Nursey

    In this reissue of Tomie dePaola’s charming 1983 classic Marianna May and Nursey, a family works together to make sure Marianna May can make the most of her summer.Marianna May’s Nursey likes to dress her in white, which means Marianna May isn’...

  • The Mysterious Giant of Barletta

    The giant statue that has always stood in front of the Church of San Sepolcro in Barletta is called upon to save the town from an army of a thousand men that is destroying all the towns and cities along the lower Adriatic coast....

  • Strega Nona's Magic Lessons

    Strega Nona

    This delightful new edition of Tomie dePaola’s beloved classic stars Strega Nona at her trickiest -- and bumbling Big Anthony at his silliest!Bambolona is tired of working in her Papa’s bakery. There is far too much to do! So she decides to go to...

  • The First Christmas

  • Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose

    Presenting a delightful collection of children's favorite Mother Goose rhymes, illustrated with full-color paintings by Tomie dePaola. Young readers and their parents will enjoy meeting up with familiar friends, including Old King Cole, Little Bo-Pee...

  • Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup

    Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup is Tomie dePaola's unforgettable classic perfect for every young reader.Embarrassed to introduce his friend to his old-fashioned Italian grandmother, a young boy gains a new appreciation of her when he find...

  • Tomie dePaola's Favorite Nursery Tales

    Discover Tomie dePaola’s versions of well-known poems, fables, and stories featuring his beloved style and wit, sure to delight young readers and older fans alike.With Tomie’s signature wry humor and winking charm, this collection of rete...

  • Four Stories for Four Seasons

    Four Stories for Four Seasons is Tomie dePaola's unforgettable collection of stories for each season—illustrated by the man himself.In Four Stories for Four Seasons is the tale of four friends—a cat, dog, pig, and frog—as they share...

  • Kitten Kids and the Haunted House



  • Kitten Kids and the Treasure Hunt

  • The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

    In spring, the hills and meadows of Texas and Wyoming are ablaze with the reds, oranges, and yellows of the Indian Paintbrush. How this striking plant received its name is told in an old Indian legend.Many years ago, when the People traveled the Pla...

  • The Popcorn Book

    Everyone loves popcorn! Newly updated with the latest research, a delicious 40th anniversary edition of a POP-ular classic.

    Tony likes to cook. Tiny likes to read. And both twins like to eat . . . POPCORN!

    So while Tiny cooks it, Tony ...

  • Too Many Hopkins

  • The Art Lesson

    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 ...

  • My First Chanukah

  • The Badger and the Magic Fan

  • Ghost Poems

  • My First Passover

    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 Story of the Three Wise Kings



  • Merry Christmas, Strega Nona

    In this holiday follow-up to Tomie dePaola’s Caldecott Honor"winning Strega Nona, our favorite Grandma-Witch is back and bringing her magic to Christmas with a town feast -- can she count on Big Anthony as her only helper?It’s Christmas time in...

  • Jingle, the Christmas Clown

    Left behind by the circus in an impoverished Italian town, Jingle, a little clown, and his baby animals come up with an idea to make Christmas Eve special for all the villagers by putting on their own circus performance....

  • The Legend of the Persian Carpet

    When King Balash's precious diamond is stolen, the grief-stricken king can no longer rule, and the country falls into chaos, until a clever young boy comes up with a scheme to bring the jewel's radiance back into the palace....

  • Christopher: The Holy Giant

    A stunning picture-book interpretation of the legend of St. Christopher Because of his stature, Reprobus the giant sets off to serve the most powerful ruler in the world. At one point during his travels, the giant uses his impressive strength to c...

  • The Wind and the Sun

  • Kit and Kat

    Brother and sister, Kit and Kat, have lots of fun together! In this book, they sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa's house, race their bikes, and even run into a playground bully....

  • The Legend of the Poinsettia

    In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At Christmastime, the flower blooms and flourishes, the quite exquisite red stars lighting up the countryside.This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be...

  • Unicorn and the Moon

  • Country Angel Christmas

    Sometimes the littlest angels can make the biggest difference, as these heavenly creatures find out as they prepare to host the Christmas celebration and manage to remember to provide some much needed starlight to light the darkest night....

  • Tony's Bread

    Tony dreams that one day he'll become the most famous baker in northern Italy. His poor daughter Serafina wants to be allowed to marry. Each of their dreams seems far away until Angelo, a rich young nobleman from Milan, appears and devises a way to m...



  • The Bubble Factory

    Joining their grandpa on a tour of the Bubble Factory, a pair of mischievous twins get into "bubble trouble" in the Bubble Boutique, Bubble Bathery, and Bubble Gummery, in a story that is accompanied by bubble solution and a wand....

  • Bill and Pete

    Bill and Pete

    Tomie dePaola has created two memorable friends in this wonderfully funny picture book. Bill, the crocodile, and Pete, his "toothbrush" bird friend, were inspired by the Egyptian plover, which does indeed act as a crocodile toothbrush. Their adv...

  • Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile

    Bill and Pete

    It's a new school year, as William Everett Crocodile and his trusty friend and toothbrush, Pete, prepare for a class trip down the Nile.They're ready for the mysterious Sphinx. They're ready for mummies and pyramids. Their teacher, Ms. Ibis, has even...

  • Strega Nona Meets Her Match

    Strega Nona

    Tomie dePaola’s beloved and bestselling Strega Nona gets in some friendly competition in this beloved addition to the series!Strega Nona (Grandma Witch) has cures for warts and headaches, even lovesickness. She uses old-fashioned potions and magic ...

  • Snip, Snip, Little Lambs

  • Too Many Bunnies

  • Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

    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 fa...

  • Tomie's Little Mother Goose

    This board book of classic nursery rhymes introduces children to the magic of Mother Goose!

    Heartwarming illustrations and over 24 traditional rhymes and verses -- taken from the classic versions -- will delight babies, toddlers, and parents a...

  • Tom

    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 Re...

  • Hey Diddle Diddle and Other Mother Goose Rhymes

    Tomie dePaola's whimsical and winning illustrations bring to life an enchanting selection of 48 Mother Goose songs and rhymes from the highly acclaimed Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose.

    Praise for Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose:
    "From start to f...

  • Tomie depaola's make your own christmas cards

    Featuring magnificent illustrations from his best-selling holiday picture books, each card is printed with a cheery season's greeting. Simply punch out the cards, sign or personalize them as you like, add your choice of dazzling jewel stickers, then ...

  • The Friendly Beasts

    "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 H...

  • 26 Fairmount Avenue

    26 Fairmont Avenue - 1

    A Newbery Honor BookTomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year. Tomie has many adventures all his own, including eating chocolate with his Nana Upstair...

  • The Baby Sister

    Tommy's so excited that his mom is having a baby, and he asks her for a baby sister with a red ribbon in her hair. But he didn't ask for stern Nana Fall-River to come while his mom is in the hospital. Tommy and Nana don't get along very well, but whe...

  • Andy

    Being proud of his wagon full of letters, little Andy is very upset when the bigger kids take them from him and use them for themselves, yet when they take the letters that spell his own name, he cannot tolerate it and so takes a strong stand against...

  • Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose Favorites

    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An illustrated collection of 204 Mother Goose nursery rhymes, including well-known ones such as ""Little Boy Blue"" and less familiar ones such as ""Charlie Warlie...

  • Here We All Are

    26 Fairmont Avenue - 2

    Tomie thinks that nothing could be more exciting than moving into 26 Fairmount Avenue until his mother tells him they are going to need the just-in-case room for the new baby. Tomie can't wait for his baby sister to arrive, wearing a red ribbon in he...

  • Tomie dePaola's Rhyme Time

  • Strega Nona Takes a Vacation

    Strega Nona

    It has been a long time since Strega Nona had a vacation. At night she dreams she's at her Grandma Concetta's little house by the seashore. During the day she hears Grandma Concetta's voice saying, "Vieni, Nonalina, come." Soon even Big Anthony notic...

  • Mice Squeak, We Speak

    This delightful poem with art from renowned illustrator Tomie dePaola is a perfect first book for sharing with young children.

    Crickets creak. Mice squeak. Sheep baa. But I SPEAK!

    Three children lead us through a menagerie of animals an...

  • On My Way

    26 Fairmont Avenue - 3

    Baby Maureen has only been home from the hospital a few weeks when she gets pneumonia, and the dePaola family is scared. Will she pull through? The school year ends with Tomie starring in a dance recital and eager to find out who his first-grade tea...

  • Erandi's Braids

    The yellow dress Erandi wants for her birthday will look beautiful with her long, thick braids. But Mama's fishing net is full of holes, and there isn't enough money to buy both a new net and a birthday dress. The only solution lies with the hair buy...

  • Bill and Pete to the Rescue

    Little Jane Allison Crocodile has been kidnapped by the Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother from Louisiana! Stowing away on a ship bound for New Orleans, Bill and his bird buddy, Pete, head to the rescue. But when Pete gets caught by the Rich Lady, it's up t...

  • Big Anthony

    Fans of Tomie dePaola’s kindly Strega Nona will love this charming look at the early days of her good-hearted but clumsy helper Big Anthony. From the day he is born, Big Anthony never pays attention. As a boy, he leaves the gates of the farm open a...

  • Hide-and-seek All Week

    All Aboard Reading: Level 2
    The Barker Twins - 2

    Moffie and Morgie want to play hide-and-seek with their friends at recess. But no one can agree on the rules! Will they ever get to play? Find out in this silly Level 2 reader....

  • The Night of Las Posadas

    Tomie dePaola's glorious paintings are as luminous as the farolitos that light up on the Plaza in Santa Fe for the procession of Las Posadas, the tradition in which Mary and Joseph go from door to door seeking shelter at the inn on Christmas Eve.This...

  • Boss for a Day

    The Barker Twins - 3

    Moffie is ten minutes older than Morgie and she likes to control every situation. It's time for Moffie to let her twin brother be Boss for a Day, but first she'll have to show him how....

  • Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka

    When Jamie O'Rourke's wife leaves him alone for a week, it's up to Jamie to do the housework. But Jamie isn't just the laziest man in Ireland, he's also the messiest! When a magical pooka arrives unexpectedly and starts to do the dishes and sweep the...

  • A New Barker in the House

    The Barker Twins - 4

    The Barker twins, Morgie and Moffie, meet their adopted brother, Marcos, in this wonderful sequel to Meet the Barkers. But Marcos isn't a baby-he's three years old, and he only speaks Spanish. As Marcos plays dollies with Moffie and dinosaurs with Mo...

  • What a Year

    26 Fairmont Avenue - 4

    In a review of the third 26 Fairmount Avenue book, On My Way, School Library Journal said, "Readers will be delighted with the final line: 'There's more coming!'"

    Well, here it is: Celebrate Tomie's sixth birthday in style, watch as he dress...

  • Four Friends at Christmas

    Mister Frog has slept through Christmas every year, and every year he has listened to his three friends talk about how wonderful it is.
    "Oh, Froggy, you would love it Turkey, plum pudding, candy canes, lots of good things to eat," says Mistress...

  • Tomie's Little Christmas Pageant

    Children dressed as Mary and Joseph, the angels, the shepherds and the three wise men perform in their school Christmas pageant. The book opens with a scene of the class getting ready-hanging stars, painting scenery, and putting on costumes as a shee...

  • T-Rex Is Missing!

    The Barker Twins - 5

    Morgie's favorite dino, T-Rex, is missing, and Morgie thinks that his best friend Billy may have taken it. Once again, Tomie dePaola has written a funny and easy-to-read story about two of the hardest words in the English language-"I'm sorry."...

  • Things Will Never Be the Same: The War Years

    26 Fairmont Avenue - 5

    After receiving a diary for Christmas, Tomie spends the next year recording all the wonderful things he has done as the months roll by, but when he hears of the attack on Pearl Harbor on the radio, Tomie immediately knows that everything in the world...

  • Four Friends in Summer

    What could be more fun than sunny days with your friends? The weather is getting warm and Mister Frog, Mistress Pig, Missy Cat, and Master Dog are looking forward to pleasant days spent in the park, rowing, and tending to their gardens. But their p...

  • Morgan and Moffat Go to School

    The Barker Twins - 1

    Morgie and Moffie can't wait to start school!  They buy backpacks and pencil boxes, and off they go.  Moffie, who knows the answers to all of the teacher's questions, gets a lot of gold stars. And Morgie, who likes sharing his dinosaur book, makes ...

  • Tomie's Little Book of Poems

    Having delighted a generation of readers with Tomie dePaola's Book of Poems, beloved author/artist Tomie dePaola now selects twenty-five poems from this wonderful collection for a charming new board book perfect for very young children. Featuring sub...

  • Adelita

    Hace mucho tiempo -- a long time ago -- there lived a beautiful young woman named Adelita. So begins the age-old tale of a kindhearted young woman, her jealous stepmother, two hateful stepsisters, and a young man in search of a wife. The young man, J...

  • Tomie's Baa Baa Black Sheep and Other Rhymes

    A great way to introduce the Mother Goose rhymes to the youngest readers, this charming collection includes "Baa Baa Black Sheep," "Jack and Jill," "Little Miss Muffet," and "Hey Diddle Diddle." Featuring some of Tomie's warmest and funniest illustra...

  • Tomie's Three Bears and Other Tales

    Adapted from Tomie's classic collection Tomie dePaola's Favorite Nursery Tales, this new board book features three favorite stories--"The Three Bears," "The Three Little Pigs," and "The Little Red Hen,"retold for the youngest readers. With simple, sh...

  • Four Friends in Autumn

    It's a beautiful fall day -- perfect for dinner with friends. But will it ever be time to eat? It's autumn! The air is cool and crisp, and the leaves have changed to bright golds and reds. Mistress Pig wants to celebrate her favorite season by coo...

  • Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner?

    This year, Santa and Mrs. Claus are having their entire family over for Christmas dinner. There's Uncle Alfred the inventor from Bermuda; Sister Olga the opera singer; eight young children, including Baby Willie; even a polar bear named Oscar. With a...

  • Stagestruck

    Tommy is so excited. His first-grade class is putting on a play about Peter Rabbit, and he’s sure to get the starring role. But in his enthusiasm, Tommy talks too much in class, so his teacher decides that he should play Mopsy instead -- and Mopsy ...

  • Days of the Blackbird

    In this elegant tale, Tomie dePaola imagines how the Days of the Blackbird in northern Italy came to be. Gemma and her father, the Duke of Gennaro, live in a house with a courtyard that fills with birds of all colors through the spring and summer. Wh...

  • Now One Foot, Now the Other

    Families will treasure this story of intergenerational love and understanding as they watch young and old face challenges and learn together.Readers of all ages will love to watch Grandpa Bob teach Bobby to walk, and how Bobby returns the favor when ...

  • Angels, Angels Everywhere

    Did you know there are angels all around? Angels who look after ordinary activities like waking up and going to school? Angels who watch over you at tea parties and dress-up time?In Angels, Angels Everywhere, Tomie dePaola presents an appealing colle...

  • Pascual and the Kitchen Angels

    Newly refreshed with a contemporary redesign, Pascual and the Kitchen Angels tells the story of the patron saint of cooks and kitchens with luminous illustrations by the beloved Tomie dePaola.When Pascual is born, angels sing from the trees. So it is...

  • Trouble in the Barkers' Class

    The Barker Twins - 6

    Moffie and Morgie are excited. A new girl is joining their class. But Carole Ann is a bully, pushing Moffie and grabbing Morgie’s dinosaur book, and that’s only the beginning. Then Morgie goes looking for dinosaur eggs on a Saturday morning and f...

  • Get Dressed, Santa!

    Pants, boots, mittens, and cap...Christmas Eve is here, and Santa is dressed and ready to go. But just as he heads to his sleigh -- uh oh! -- Santa finds himself in a predicament that any little kid knows well: He needs to make a pit stop! With foil ...

  • Tomie dePaola's More Mother Goose Favorites

    A follow-up to Tomie dePaola’s Mother Goose Favorites, this collection of beloved nursery rhymes with Tomie dePaola’s whimsical art will delight readers young and old! Read about Old Mother Hubbard, Little Boy Blue, the Three Little Kittens, and ...

  • Mr. Satie and the Great Art Contest

  • Why?: The War Years

    26 Fairmont Avenue - 7

    The latest addition to the Newbery Honor award-winning 26 Fairmount Avenue series. World War II is raging in Europe, and Tomie finds that life has changed in many ways. Now he has to wear an extra sweater to school because they?re trying to conserve...

  • I'm Still Scared: The War Years

    26 Fairmont Avenue - 6

    The latest installment in the Newbery Honor-winning series from Tomie dePaolaFirst-grader Tomie dePaola experiences uncertainty in the weeks following the attack on pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. What are the grown-ups talking quietly about at home ...

  • Tomie dePaola's Big Book of Favorite Legends

  • Tomie dePaola's Front Porch Tales and North Country Whoppers

    These laugh-out-loud stories from New Hampshire and Vermont are set during the four seasons of the year. The storyteller in his appealing dialect tells little-known tales, among them ?Mothah Skunk? and the night she had to move out with her kits beca...

  • My First Easter

    The importance of family and sharing are beautifully shown in this book all about Easter celebrations. Tomie dePaola’s bright illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain the traditions associated with this special holiday....

  • Little Grunt and the Big Egg

    Tomie dePaola's classic (and hilarious) story of a young cave boy and his mysterious egg.Mama Grunt sends Little Grunt out to find a dozen eggs. All he can find is one huge egg. The egg hatches and out pops a baby dinosaur. Little Grunt names him Geo...

  • My First Halloween

    Tomie dePaola’s warm illustrations capture the fun moments of Halloween that become wonderful memories for the family. This is an irresistible addition to every child’s bag of treats....

  • My First Thanksgiving

    Tomie dePaola’s simple text and bright illustrations perfectly capture the joy of this special holiday. Young readers will love learning more about the traditional celebrations of the day....

  • My First Christmas

    In My First Christmas, warm illustrations and easy-to-follow text celebrate the joys and traditions of this special holiday. From decorating the tree to putting cookies out for Santa, the Christmas spirit is beautifully captured by Tomie dePaola...

  • Brava, Strega Nona!

    Tomie dePaola’s Strega Nona has been loved by generations of children’s book readers, but they’ve never seen her like this!

    In six spreads of pop-up magnificence, paper engineered by the renowned #1 New York Times bestselling team of Sabuda ...

  • The Song of Francis

    This new edition of the joyful celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi features a contemporary design and beloved Tomie dePaola’s signature art refreshed to its original brilliance and vivacity.Come and bless the Lord, Because the Lord loves you.Fr...

  • My First Mother Goose

    From Humpty Dumpty and Georgie Porgie to Little Miss Muffet and the old woman who lived in a shoe, children will love reading and laughing along with all of their favorite characters. The accessible trim and beautiful illustrations by Tomie dePaola m...

  • For the Duration: The War Years

    26 Fairmont Avenue - 8

    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...

  • My First Fairy Tales

    Once upon a time . . .

    From The Princess and the Pea and Rumpelstiltskin to The Three Bears and The Elves and the Shoemaker, children will love reading the four stories in this abridged version of Tomie dePaola?s Favorite Nursery Tales. And at 24 ...

  • Strega Nona's Harvest

    Strega Nona

    A charming celebration of autumn's bounty by perennial favorite Tomie dePaola Tomie dePaola's beloved Strega Nona is back in a colorful picture book, perfect for fall and the changing seasons. With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork t...

  • My First Bible Stories

    Children will love reading the stories of how the world was created, Noah's Ark, and David and Goliath, all beautifully illustrated by Tomie dePaola. Simple text makes this a perfect way to introduce children to the Bible. The accessible trim, appliq...

  • My Mother Is So Smart

    Mothers are so amazing--is there anything they can't do? This little boy's mom is so smart she can make the perfect Halloween costume, drive a truck, dress like a movie star, dance the polka, make popsicles, teach the whole neighborhood to sing and e...

  • Joy to the World

    For generations of his fans, Christmas has been synonymous with Tomie dePaola--after all, it's his favorite holiday! Now, readers will find three of his best-known and beloved Christmas stories together in one handsome volume. Comprised of "The Ni...

  • Let the Whole Earth Sing Praise

    This joyous book sings thanks and praise for everything in land, sea, and sky-from the sun and moon to plants and animals to all people, young and old. Beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola captures the beauty of God's creation in his folk art-sty...

  • My First Angels

    The newest book in the popular "My First" series introduces young readers to a full day's worth of angel friends. Enhanced by new rhyming text, nine of the angels from Tomie's precious picture book "Angels, Angels Everywhere" return to remind youngst...

  • Strega Nona's Gift

    Strega Nona

    In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations - and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone ...

  • Birds of Bethlehem

    A perfect first Christmas book This inventive and fresh Nativity story is told from a bird's-eye view. On the morning of the first Christmas, the birds of Bethlehem gather in the fields--not only to eat but to share the exciting news. People from ...

  • Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland

    The story of Patrick’s life, from his noble birth in Britain, to his being captured and taken to Ireland by a group of bandits, to the “dreams” that led him to convert the Irish people to the Christian faith. DePaola also retells several well-k...

  • Francis, the Poor Man of Assisi

    Beautifully drawn illustrations pair with great storytelling in this glimpse into the life of Francis of Assisi In lively prose and folksy paintings, Tomie dePaola gives a glimpse into the life of Francis of Assisi. After witnessing his father dis...

  • The Hunter and the Animals

    A wordless story told in stunning images This story has no words -- but it doesn’t need them. Tomie dePaola’s beautiful illustrations evoke the style of Hungarian folk art as each page paints the story of a hunter who comes to the forest. Whe...

  • The Kids' Cat Book

    This warmly illustrated picture book is full cats -- and lots of cat facts! Did you know that: - Some cats do not have tails? - The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats as gods? - Some cats have curly hair, like poodles? Even their whiskers are cur...

  • The Lady of Guadalupe

    A gorgeously depicted story of the Lady of Guadalupe and her love for the people of Mexico In stunning words and images, Tomie dePaola renders the beautiful story of the Mother of God appearing to an indigenous man in Mexico to teach true peace to...

  • Mary, the Mother of Jesus

    A beautifully illustrated picture book portrayal of the life of Mary, mother of Jesus Mary has captured the hearts of people throughout the centuries. Great cathedrals have been built in her honor. Many Christians venerate her image. Nearly 80,000...

  • When Everyone Was Fast Asleep

    In this magically illustrated picture book by Tomie dePaola, the Fog Maiden enchants the night for two small children In this poetic fantasy, two small children are awakened by Token, the Fog Maiden’s mysterious cat, and sent into the enchanted ...

  • Strega Nona Does It Again

    Strega Nona

    Following the New York Times bestsellers Strega Nona's Gift, Strega Nona's Harvest and Brava, Strega Nona, Tomie dePaola’s beloved Strega Nona is back, with the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome. Angelina is so beautiful...

  • An Early American Christmas

    A new family shows the neighborhood what Christmas is all about In this small New England village, no one makes much of a fuss about Christmas -- until a new family moves in, that is. The family works tirelessly to prepare for the holiday: decorat...

  • The Family Christmas Tree Book

    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 Christma...

  • Jack

    Beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola’s take on traditional “Jack tales” -- in which a young hero ventures out to seek his fortune and gains it through luck or pluck -- is perfect for preschoolers. His hero’s reward is a wealth of animal f...

  • Look and Be Grateful

    In this meditative and joyful book, a young boy awakens with the dawn, opens his eyes and looks closely at his world. He admires all that surrounds him, large and small, from the radiant sun to a tiny, but exquisite, lady bug. "Today is today, an...

  • Andy & Sandy's Anything Adventure

    Andy & Sandy - 2

    From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award-winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis comes the second book in a brand-new easy-to-read picture book series about friendship. Andy is small. Sandy is tall. Andy is quiet. Sandy is ...

  • When Andy Met Sandy

    Andy & Sandy - 1

    From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree, Tomie dePaola, and Emmy Award-winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis comes the first book in a brand-new easy-to-read picture book series about friendship. Andy is small. Sandy is tall. Andy is quiet. Sandy is...

  • Andy & Sandy and the First Snow

    Andy & Sandy - 3

    Andy and Sandy play in the snow in this third book of a brand-new easy-to-read picture book series about friendship -- from Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award"winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis. When the first big s...

  • Strega Nona and Her Tomatoes

    Strega Nona
    Ready-to-Read: Level 1

    Discover brand-new stories about Strega Nona, by acclaimed author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read series that’s perfect for beginning readers! Strega Nona is excited! The tomatoes in her garden are ripe, and she pick...

  • Strega Nona and the Twins

    Strega Nona
    Ready-to-Read: Level 1

    In this brand-new story from acclaimed author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, Strega Nona babysits twins in a Level 1 Ready-to-Read book that’s perfect for beginning readers! Strega Nona is babysitting twins for the day. Bambolona and Big Anthony...

  • Andy & Sandy and the Big Talent Show

    Andy & Sandy - 4

    Andy and Sandy hit the stage in this fourth book of an easy-to-read picture book series about friendship -- from Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award-winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis. Outgoing Sandy convinces shy Andy...

  • The Good Samaritan and Other Parables

    This beautiful collection includes the best-known parables of Jesus: the Prodigal Son, the Mustard Seed, the Lost Sheep, and fourteen others. The retellings are lyrically written but also accessible to young children. Tomie dePaola drew his inspira...

  • In a Small Kingdom

    This enthralling modern fairy tale from Caldecott and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola and debut illustrator Doug Salati celebrates the greatest power of all: love. In a small kingdom along an ancient road, a bell rings out. The beloved king has...

  • Strega Nona's Magic Ring

    Strega Nona

    Big Anthony gets what he thinks he wants -- but like usual, it causes him more trouble than he can handle in this beloved sequel to Tomie dePaola’s Caldecott Honor-winning Strega Nona. Big Anthony has a case of spring fever and he needs a little...

  • Quiet

    In a gorgeous and contemplative new 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 ca...

  • Saint Patrick

    From the author of Strega Nona comes the story of the shepherd who heard the voice of God and converted the Irish people, now in a special format just right for the youngest readers. Young children can learn the story of beloved Saint Patrick's li...

  • Tomie dePaola's Christmas Tree Book

    While picking out their Christmas tree, a couple of curious kids start to wonder where Christmas trees came from. Who invented the first one? How did they become so popular? And how have they changed over the years? Celebrated children's autho...

  • Haircuts for Little Lambs

  • Fight the Night

    In this whimsical classic picture book, Tomie dePaola delivers a sweet depiction of a child’s imagination and all the things that go bump in the night.To stay up past bedtime, you’ve got to fight the night. Flashlight in hand, a determine...

  • Andy & Sandy and the First Day of Summer

    Andy & Sandy - 5

    Andy and Sandy celebrate the summer in this fifth book of an easy-to-read picture book series about friendship -- from Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award"winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis.Summer is here! What shall An...

  • Hurry, Santa!

  • Petook: The Rooster Who Met Jesus

    Petook is a snowy white rooster and proud of his wife's new brood of chicks, and quick to protect them from an intruding young stranger named Jesus walking through the garden. But when he sees the child kneeling in wonder and caressing his newborn ch...

  • Christina's Carol

  • The Cat on the Dovrefell

  • Baby's First Christmas

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  • Bonjour, Mr Satie

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  • Christmas Remembered

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    In this unique collection, Tomie dePaola shares his love of Christmas and all the delightful twists his life has taken. Christmas Remembered is a delightful window into the life of one of the great American children?s book author/ artists.

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  • The Christmas Pageant

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  • Grab That Dog!

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  • Haircuts for Woolseys

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  • The Parables of Jesus

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    This beautiful collection includes the best-known parables of Jesus: the Prodigal Son, the Mustard Seed,the Lost Sheep, and fourteen others. The retellings are lyrically written but also accessible to youngchildren. Tomie dePaola drew his inspiration...

  • Sing, Pierrot, Sing: A Picture Book in Mime

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  • Songs of the Fog Maiden

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    With colorful illustrations and songs written by Tomie dePaola, the world of the Fog Maiden is filled with magicAs she drifts through her Day Garden, the Fog Maiden passes flowing crystal fountains, rows of dancing statues, and secret, shadowy places...

Award-Winning Books by Tomie DePaola

26 Fairmount Avenue
2000 Bookseller's Choice -- Beginning Readers
T-Rex Is Missing!
2006 Garden State Children's Book Award -- Easy-To-Read
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1994 Delaware Diamonds Award -- Grades K-2


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tomie DePaola has published 162 books.

Tomie DePaola does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Cat on the Dovrefell, was published in October 2021.

The first book by Tomie DePaola, Andy, That's My Name, was published in July 1973.

Yes. Tomie DePaola has 4 series.
Author Series
Multi-Author Series
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