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Tomie dePaola






Tomie dePaola

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born
September 15, 1934

gender
male

place of birth
Meriden, Connecticut, The United States

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genre
Children's Books, Arts & Photography


about this author

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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Illustration from FOUR SCARY STORIES, by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Tomie dePaola. Copyright 1978, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons. ...more
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avg rating: 4.13 | 6,538 ratings | 732 reviews | 232 distinct works | 36 fans
Strega Nona Strega Nona
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.18 — 1,284 ratings — published 1975
15 editions
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The Legend of the Bluebonnet The Legend of the Bluebonnet
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.09 — 278 ratings — published 1983
10 editions
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The Legend of the Indian Paint... The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.06 — 235 ratings — published 1988
14 editions
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Nana Upstairs and Nana Downsta... Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.44 — 213 ratings — published 1973
13 editions
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The Clown of God The Clown of God
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.36 — 174 ratings — published 1978
7 editions
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The Art Lesson The Art Lesson (Paperstar Book)
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.08 — 180 ratings — published 1989
10 editions
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26 Fairmount Avenue 26 Fairmount Avenue (Newbery Honor Book)
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.08 — 163 ratings — published 1999
6 editions
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Pancakes for Breakfast Pancakes for Breakfast
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.12 — 152 ratings — published 1978
4 editions
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The Legend of the Poinsettia The Legend of the Poinsettia
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.04 — 141 ratings — published 1993
11 editions
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Strega Nona's Magic Lessons Strega Nona's Magic Lessons
by Tomie dePaola
avg rating 4.13 — 126 ratings — published 1984
6 editions
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