A once-famous Italian juggler, now old and a beggar, gives one final performance before a statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child.

Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.

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

Once again Tomie dePaola draws upon his childhood, this time telling about his Irish grandfather, who says to him, "We're named after each other, Tommy. That's why I want to you to call me Tom, instead of Grandpa." They share a lot of silly times, which dePaola recounts in this charming book.

An old tale retold and illustrated by Tomie de Paola. "Never, go near my magic cooking pot," warns old witch Strega Nona. But does Big Anthony listen? NO!

Twins Moffie and Morgie are excited when they hear that their family is adopting a three-year-old Hispanic boy.

Christmas has a magic of its own, and no one knows more about magic than Strega Nona! But will poor Strega Nona ever have her feast ready by Christmas Eve -- with untrustworthy Big Anthony as her only helper?

Illustrations and simple text describe the ways various animals communicate, such as "Owls hoot," "Pigs squeal," and "Bees buzz."

When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

Introduces the ten most common types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes.