Tomie dePaola





Tomie dePaola

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September 15, 1934 in Meriden, Connecticut, The United States

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Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) is best known for his books for children.
He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.
Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.
He lives in New London, New Hampshire with his new Airedale dog, Brontë.


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Christine Marklin is not only known for her talents as a fruitcake judge. She is also known for her superior vegetable garden, and her excellent vegetable soup. But, Christine's soup cannot be bought online. It must be given to you. (By the way, thank you, Christine and Martin, for two large containers of delicious soup!)

However, you can order online GRANDMA'S fantastic chicken soup. This soup... read more »
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Average rating: 4.08 · 30,801 ratings · 2,379 reviews · 286 distinct works
Strega Nona
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 15,375 ratings — published 1975 — 23 editions
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The Legend of the Bluebonnet
4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 1,034 ratings — published 1983 — 14 editions
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The Legend of the Indian Pa...
3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 851 ratings — published 1988 — 14 editions
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Nana Upstairs and Nana Down...
4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 648 ratings — published 1975 — 15 editions
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The Art Lesson
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 627 ratings — published 1989 — 13 editions
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The Clown of God
4.25 of 5 stars 4.25 avg rating — 557 ratings — published 1978 — 7 editions
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26 Fairmount Avenue (26 Fai...
3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 avg rating — 559 ratings — published 1999 — 13 editions
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The Legend of the Poinsettia
3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 412 ratings — published 1993 — 9 editions
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Pancakes for Breakfast
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 390 ratings — published 1978 — 6 editions
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The Knight and the Dragon
4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 avg rating — 322 ratings — published 1980 — 8 editions
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More books by Tomie dePaola…
Strega Nona Strega Nona's Magic Lessons Strega Nona, Her Story Strega Nona's Harvest Strega Nona Meets Her Match Brava, Strega Nona!: A Hear... Strega Nona Takes a Vacation
Strega Nona (9 books)
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4.162091966235759 of 5 stars 4.16 avg rating — 16,941 ratings
The Legend of the Poinsettia The Legend of the Indian Pa... The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Legends (3 books)
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4.033521985198084 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 2,297 ratings
26 Fairmount Avenue Here We All Are On My Way What a Year!: A 26 Fairmoun... Things Will Never Be the Same I'm Still Scared: A 26 Fair... Why?: The War Years
26 Fairmount Avenue (8 books)
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3.939 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 1,000 ratings
Bill and Pete Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile Bill and Pete To The Rescue
Bill and Pete (3 books)
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3.840466926070039 of 5 stars 3.84 avg rating — 514 ratings

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