26 Fairmount Avenue

26 Fairmount Avenue

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 039923246X

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Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.


Here We All Are

Here We All Are

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001-10-01

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1101076771

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Tomie can't believe that anything could be more exciting than moving to a new house. Then he finds out that a new baby is coming. Will it be a sister? That's what Tomie hopes. While he is waiting for her to arrive, there is plenty to keep him busy, including tap dancing lessons and the tryouts for a play about Peter Rabbit. Once again, Tomie dePaola takes us back to his childhood and shares the funny personal memories that make us all wish we could grow up at 26 Fairmount Avenue too.


I'm Still Scared

I'm Still Scared

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Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-06-14

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780142408261

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Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the air raid drills and the need to darken windows at night fill first-grader Tomie with fear, but with reassurance from his parents, he finds a way to cope with living during a time of war.


For the Duration

For the Duration

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-07-30

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 110113321X

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Tomie keeps hearing the phrase, ?For the duration.? Gas is being rationed ?for the duration.? The Fourth of July fireworks will be the last show ?for the duration.? So many things will be different as long as the war goes on, but much of Tomie?s life goes on as usual. He?s excited about starring in a dance recital, taking the bus around town all by himself, and having his first Communion. But Tomie is also still getting over his cousin?s death in the war, and he has to say good-bye to his uncle as he ships off to basic training. And then he has a run-in with some bullies and his brother doesn?t even help him out. Luckily, Tomie knows there are a lot of people he can count on for the duration.


Why? The War Years

Why? The War Years

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-07-31

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1101042427

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The latest addition to the Newbery Honor award-winning 26 Fairmount Avenue series. World War II is raging in Europe, and Tomie finds that life has changed in many ways. Now he has to wear an extra sweater to school because they?re trying to conserve coal. Then tragedy brings the war home to the dePaola family, and all Tomie can do is ask ?Why?? Just as he did in I?m Still Scared, the first installment of The War Years, Tomie dePaola touchingly illuminates the emotional confusion of a child?s life during wartime.


My First Passover

My First Passover

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-02-05

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 0448447916

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Passover is a time for families and friends to celebrate their faith and shared history. Tomie dePaola’s simple text and beautiful illustrations provide insight into this special holiday for young readers.


26 Fairmount Avenue

26 Fairmount Avenue

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001-03-05

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1101075732

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A Newbery Honor Book Tomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year. Tomie has many adventures all his own, including eating chocolate with his Nana Upstairs, only to find out--the hard way--that they have eaten chocolate laxative. He tries to skip kindergarten when he finds out he won't learn to read until first grade. "I'll be back next year," he says. When Tomie goes to see Snow White, he creates another sensation. Tomie dePaola's childhood memories are hilarious, and his charming illustrations are sure to please. "A thoroughly entertaining and charming story."—School Library Journal "DePaola successfully evokes the voice of a precocious, inquisitive five-year-old everyone would want to befriend. Charming black-and-white illustrations animate the scenes and add a period flare, including a photo album-like assemblage of the characters' portraits at the book's start."—Publishers weekly


What a Year

What a Year

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 2003-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780756915469

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After surviving the arrival of his baby sister, Maureen, Tomie celebrates his sixth birthday, starts first grade, and eagerly awaits Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.


Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs

Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000-04-03

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1101654538

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The love between many generations shines brightly in this story grandparents, parents, and grandchildren will treasure. Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the home of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs. But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye to someone he loves. Updated with new, full-color illustrations, this classic story will continue to win the hearts of readers of all ages. "Children will want to hear this again and again." –School Library Journal, starred review "A quietly touching story that depicts loving family relationships." –Publishers Weekly


The Friendly Beasts

The Friendly Beasts

Author: Tomie dePaola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1998-10-05

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0698116615

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"The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page....A Christmas remembrance to be long treasured." -- Booklist (starred review)"Beautiful." -- The Horn Book"Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail of design, color, and layout." -- School Library Journal