Tomie dePaola

Fun facts and holiday cheer from the creator of Strega Nona and Quiet. 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 author Tomie dePaola is here to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Christmas trees--and everything you never even thought to wonder about. With bright illustrations and kid-friendly text, Tomie dePaola's Christmas Tree Book is full of facts, history, and legends. Instructions on making your own Christmas tree ornament are included

Quicksand bringing you down? Try this very funny science book.When Jungle Girl falls into some quicksand and starts slowly sinking, Jungle Boy arrives quickly―and takes the opportunity to tell her how

Fun facts and holiday cheer from the creator of Strega Nona and Quiet.While picking out their Christmas tree, a couple of curious kids start to wonder where Christmas trees came from. Who invented the

Float along with the Fog Maiden as she takes two children on an enchanted bedtime adventure in this classic from the bestselling author of Strega Nona, Quiet, and more-- now back in print!When everyone was fast asleep, two children were awakened by Token, the Fog Maiden's mysterious cat, and sent into the magical night.Gentle and lyrical, this forgotten classic bedtime story from the author of Quiet and Strega Nona is back to enchant a new generation of fans. Soft illustrations paired with an imaginative text take readers on a dreamlike journey-- sharing milk and honey with the trolls, watching the peacocks waltz, and attending a palace ball-- before tucking them safely back into bed.Cozy, quiet, and sure to delight, the Fog Maiden's sweet dream is made to be shared.

Quicksand bringing you down? Kids will love this very funny science book.When Jungle Girl falls into some quicksand, Jungle Boy takes the opportunity to tell her how it is formed, what it is made of,

Float along with the Fog Maiden as she takes two children on an enchanted bedtime adventure.When everyone was fast asleep, two children are awakened by Token, the Fog Maiden's mysterious cat, and sent

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

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, ladybug. "Today is

From the author of Strega Nona, an informative and funny first book on every kind of cat, from Abys to Burmese to Maine Coon to alley cat, including how to care for them.When Patrick goes to visit Mrs

A bright, beautiful, and updated re-release of a TOMIE DE PAOLA classic!Tony likes to cook. Tiny likes to read. And both twins like to eat . . . POPCORN! So while Tiny cooks it, Tony reads about it: w

A bright, beautiful, and updated re-release of a TOMIE DE PAOLA classic!Tony likes to cook. Tiny likes to read. And both twins like to eat . . . POPCORN! So while Tiny cooks it, Tony reads about it: w

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

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 ladybug. "T

A celebrated illustrator presents his interpretation of the legend of St. Christopher, who originally had been a giant named Reprobus out to serve the world's most powerful king, a ruler he finds when

Relates the life and legends of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland

A biography of the wealthy young Italian who gave away all his possessions to become a wandering preacher and protector of animals

Some interesting popcorn stories and legends as well as two original recipes accompany explanations of popcorn's origins and manufacture

Introduces the ten most common types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes.

A biography of the wealthy young Italian who gave away all his possessions to become a wandering preacher and protector of animals

Old Fin, a giant, is afraid of Cucullin, the strongest giant in Ireland, but Fin's wife knows Cucullin's secret and plots against him to save her husband

Some interesting popcorn stories and legends as well as two original recipes accompany explanations of popcorn's origins and manufacture

Shows why a deep mass of sand and water causes heavy objects to sink and describes what happens to animals and people if they step into quicksand

Describes the ten most common cloud forms, the myths and beliefs inspired by them, and their role in weather changes

Introduces the ten most common types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes.

From the creator of Strega Nona, the perfect stocking stuffer version of a beloved Christmas tale.Award-winning artist Tomie dePaola brings the beloved holiday poem to life, depicting a New England fa

Presents Clement Moore's classic poem about a man who catches Santa going about his work on Christmas Eve.

The popular Christmas poem is embellished with the watercolor-and-ink artwork of an internationally recognized illustrator who sets his pictures in the 1840s and uses borders based on designs from New