Books by Tomie dePaola

Oliver Button loves to tap dance and act, but his classmates call him a 'sissy.' Despite their taunts, Oliver finds the

This classic Christmas carol retold by Tomie dePaola follows the stable animals as they share the special gifts they off

This beloved legend, rooted in Comanche lore, beautifully explains the origin of the Texas bluebonnet. It tells the stor

Over 200 classic Mother Goose nursery rhymes come to life with Tomie dePaola’s charming illustrations in this delightful

Discover the dramatic story of Esther, a young woman who becomes queen and must choose between her own safety and reveal

Michael, a boy who cherishes the natural world, notices a persistent black cloud marring his beautiful countryside. He s

When a fearsome army threatens the Italian town of Barletta, its only hope lies with a giant statue. Can the townspeople

Little Gopher, a young Native American boy, follows a powerful Dream-Vision to become an artist for his people. His jour

Tommy loves to draw everywhere, but when he starts first grade, his art teacher has strict rules. Can Tommy find a way t

A charming wordless picture book follows a little old lady's determined efforts to make pancakes from scratch, encounter

Little Gopher, a Native American boy, embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny as an artist. Guided by a powerful dre

Tomie dePaola brings to life the story of Saint Patrick, from his noble birth and captivity to his return to Ireland and

Lucida, a young girl in Mexico, worries she has no gift for the Baby Jesus. A miracle transforms her humble offering int

In this moving retelling of a classic legend, a humble juggler offers his final, miraculous performance as a gift of lov

William Everett Crocodile is chosen to become a fancy suitcase, but his quick-thinking plover pal, Pete, has a clever pl

Little William Everett Crocodile and his friend Pete take a class trip to a Cairo museum and save the day by catching a

Andy watches as friends use the letters in his name to build new words. A playful introduction to word building and the

Tommy dreams of a baby sister with a red ribbon, but his excitement is overshadowed by the arrival of his strict Nana Fa

Four-year-old Tommy cherishes his grandmothers, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs. This gentle, autobiographical story h

Young Tommy shares a special bond with his grandmother and great-grandmother. When Nana Upstairs is no longer there, Tom

Moffie, ten minutes older than her twin brother Morgie, always takes charge. But when her mother calls her too bossy, Mo

Tomie and his classmates prepare for their school's Christmas play about the very first Christmas in this festive holida

In old Santa Fe, a mysterious couple saves the Las Posadas procession when the main actors are delayed. A beautiful holi

When Morgie's beloved T-Rex goes missing, he quickly blames his best friend. But after discovering the truth, Morgie mus

Tomie dePaola shares his lively first-grade year, from his sixth birthday to Halloween, Thanksgiving, a Christmas pagean

Pascual, a boy with a special blessing, finds his calling as a cook for Franciscan monks. When kitchen challenges arise,

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as their cozy Christmas dinner plans turn into a string of uproarious surprises, including a p

After losing her parents, Adelita is mistreated by her stepfamily. But with courage and a little help, she finds her tru

A brave white bird sings through a bitter Italian winter to help a kind duke recover in this beautiful folktale about lo

Bobby and his Grandpa Bob share a special bond. When Grandpa Bob suffers a stroke, Bobby bravely helps him through his r

In Paris, two talented artists are locked in a stubborn feud. It's up to the diplomatic Uncle Satie to bring them togeth

Jamie O'Rourke, the laziest man in Ireland, catches a leprechaun who grants him a magical potato seed. Soon, Jamie is gr

Introduce young readers to the timeless charm of Mother Goose with this collection of classic nursery rhymes. Featuring

On the morning of the first Christmas, the birds of Bethlehem gather to share exciting news about a new baby. They fly o

Join a little boy as he shares all the wonderful reasons why his mother is so smart and special. This heartwarming book

Follow Reprobus, a giant seeking the world's mightiest ruler, as his journey of service culminates in a miraculous encou

Join Patrick as he visits Granny Twinkle and learns amazing facts about cats, from their history to their unique feature

In this charming take on traditional Jack tales, a young boy ventures out to find his own place in the world, gathering

Follow a dedicated shepherd as he shears his sheep, processes the wool, and crafts a beautiful red cloak for his chilly

Tomie dePaola's classic tale of Saint Patrick, from his noble birth and captivity to his return to Ireland, is now avail

A traveler and his great white bear help a family reclaim their home from pesky trolls in this classic Norwegian folktal