Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was an American writer and illustrator best known for creating over 270 children's books, including the beloved Strega Nona series. His charming characters and distinctive artistic style made his picture books appealing to both children and adults, and he received numerous prestigious awards including the Children's Literature Legacy Award in 2011 for his substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.
children's literature
picture books
folktales
nursery rhymes
religious books
NANA UPSTAIRS & NANA DOWNSTAIRS
When Andy met Sandy
Andy & Sandy's Anything Adventure
My Food / Mi Comida
Friendly Beasts: an old English Christmas Carol
26 Fairmount Avenue
Marcos Counts: One, Two, Three
An early American christmas
Bill and Pete to the Rescue
Michael Bird-Boy
An early American christmas
The Wind and the Sun
Strega Nona: An Old Tale Retold
Strega Nona
The Knight and the Dragon (Paperstar Book)
The Cloud Book
The Art Lesson (Paperstar Book)
Merry Christmas, Strega Nona
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
Pancakes for Breakfast
Merry Christmas, Strega Nona
26 Fairmount Avenue (Newbery Honor Book, 2000)
My First Halloween
Bill and Pete (Paperstar)