Posts Tagged ‘Tomie de Paola’
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Snuggery.
“Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland” By Tomie dePaola Friday, March 17th we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and as the saying goes, “everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day”. But just who was St. Patrick and why is there this huge celebration to honor him on the date of his death on March 17, 461 AD?…
Read MoreNational Poetry Month – Begin it with Something for Tiny Ears
Little Poems for Tiny Ears Poems by Lin Oliver; illustrations by Tomie de Paola After a long harsh winter, spring beckons with an invitation to warmer days and newness in nature and it’s all on the cusp of a special delivery by Mother Nature. So why not celebrate spring AND National Poetry Month come April,…
Read MoreWay Back Wednesday: The Greatest Gift at Christmas is the Gift of Self.
“The Clown of God” by Tomie de Paola Picture book author/artist Tomie de Paola is unmatched in his wide-ranging ability, through his picture books, to tap into the heart of a child. Winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the Regina Medal, a Caldecott Honor designation, and so many other professional and private accolades, that…
Read MoreBirth, Rebirth and Resurrection in a Picture Book Perfect for the Holy Day
Petook : An Easter Story By Caryll Houselander; illustrated by Tomie de Paola I recently stumbled upon this Easter book from 1988, and recognizing the author as Caryll Houselander, spiritual author, counselor, and artist, I was doubly surprised to see its illustrator was none other than renowned author/illustrator, Tomie dePaola. For parents and grands…
Read MoreA Dream of a Better Life
Jack by Tomie de Paola Jack is on a journey – and the message is – so are we! That is what is so unbelievably appealing to me about the picture book. For our very young readers, it takes them on their very FIRST journey into reading with stories told in pictures and a…
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