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Thomas Anthony "Tomie" dePaola (/ ˈ t ɒ m i d ə ˈ p aʊ l ə /; September 15, 1934 – March 30, 2020) was an American writer and illustrator who created more than 260 children's books, such as Strega Nona.
Strega Nona is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola.If considered as a folktale, the story is Aarne-Thompson type 565, the Magic Mill. It concerns Strega Nona (resembling what would be "Grandma Witch" in Italian, although this would actually be "Nonna Strega", with the two words reversed and the first one spelled with a double n) and her helper, Big Anthony.
This autobiographical story introduces children to the concept of death through the eyes of 4-year-old Tommy, who has a special relationship with his grandmother and great-grandmother, and visits them regularly.
Tomie dePaola (Himself) - The main character of the series. Gabe the Squirrel (performed by John Kennedy ) - A mischievous red squirrel who is Tomie's friend, confidant, and muse. The Animal Band - A group of woodland creatures that Gabe the Squirrel visits every episode.
Pronunciation is the way in which a word or a language is spoken. This may refer to generally agreed-upon sequences of sounds used in speaking a given word or language in a specific dialect ("correct" or "standard" pronunciation) or simply the way a particular individual speaks a word or language.
Pages in category "Works by Tomie de Paola" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
Little Grunt and the Big Egg: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale is a 1990 children's picture book written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola. [1] Published by G. P. Putnam, it is frequently studied in elementary schools in the United States. [2] [3] It was adapted into a play by William Morton. [4]
Dodger Dog Meets Shea: Volume 3 (Adventures of Dodger Dog) Karen Gee, Kim Wymer The main character, Dodger, meets Holly, a Deaf dog and they learn to communicate. 2016 The Sound of All Things: Myron Uhlberg, Ted Papoulas The book is written from the perspective of one of the hearing children of Deaf parents who use ASL to communicate.