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God Is Great, God Is Good by Sanna Anderson Baker; Tomie dePaola (Illustrator); The Estate The Estate of Sanna Anderson Baker (Other Primary Creator)
Category: Board Books
A timeless story inspired by the Book of Job and illustrated by the legendary Tomie dePaola--now reissued as a board book Originally published in 1987 and now available as a board book for the first time, God Is Great, God Is Good showcases Tomie dePaola's unmistakable illustration style against this p ...Show more
How to Hug an Elephant #6 by Henry Winkler; Lin Oliver; Scott Garrett (Illustrator); Tomie dePaola
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Here's Hank Ser.
When Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they become f ...Show more
Hurry, Santa! by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
Category: Board Books
From award-winning author Tomie dePaola comes a witty and charming Christmas tale about Santa getting ready for his big night until...oh no, he's really got to GO...to the potty Hurry, Santa No time to rest, It's Christmas Eve. And time to get dressed It's finally time for Santa to prepare for the m ...Show more
In a Small Kingdom by Tomie dePaola; Doug Salati (Illustrator)
Category: Children's
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 died, leaving his magnificent and powerful Imperial Robe ...Show more
Oliver Button Is a Sissy by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books
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 ...Show more
Quiet by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books
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 can be. The birds are flying so fast, the dragonfly is zoom ...Show more
Shadows of the Dark Crystal (HB) by J. M. Lee; Brian Froud (Illustrator); Cory Godbey (Illustrator); Tomie dePaola
Category: Sci-fi & Fantasy | Series: Jim Henson's the Dark Crystal Ser.
Praise for Shadows of the Dark Crystal: "With deft nods to the original Dark Crystal movie and a passionate attention to detail, the author has fashioned an impressive prequel. Fans (who will instantly recognize certain elements) and newcomers alike will find themselves immersed in a new narrative, wit ...Show more
Strega Nona's Magic Lessons by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books | Series: A\Strega Nona Book Ser.
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 wise Strega Nona and learn a little magic, instead. ...Show more
The Birds of Bethlehem by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books
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 all over have descended on Bethlehem and an angel has app ...Show more
The Legend of Old Befana - An Italian Christmas Story by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books
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 afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom. "Cra ...Show more
The Night Before the Fourth of July by Natasha Wing; Amy Wummer (Illustrator); Tomie dePaola
Category: PICTURE BOOKS | Series: The\Night Before Ser.
The twentieth title in the bestselling Night Before series is the perfect summer treat! It's the night before the Fourth of July and all across the United States people are getting ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with fr ...Show more
There's a Zombie in My Bathtub #5 by Lin Oliver; Henry Winkler; Scott Garrett (Illustrator); dePaola Tomie
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Here's Hank Ser.
With Halloween approaching, Hank and his friends decide to watch a scary movie to get ready for the holiday. But the movie turns out to be a bit too scary for Hank, and suddenly he sees zombies every time he closes his eyes. Everyone says zombies aren't real, but then people around him start moaning and ...Show more