Tomie De Paola
Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
100th day worries: Based on the book 100th day worries by Margery Cuyler: The 100th day of school is approaching, and Jessica's teacher wants each of the children to bring in a collection of 100 things. Jessica worries about everything, and now she has something new to worry about!
First grade takes a test: Based on the book First grade takes a test by Miriam Cohen: When the lady from the principal's office brings in a test for the first grade class,...
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
Strega Nona: "Never go near my cooking pot," warns old witch Strega Nona. But does Big Anthony listen? No!
Joseph had a little overcoat: Joseph loves his little overcoat, but it's getting old and worn. What can he do with it now?
Stone soup: When three soldiers come to town, all the townsfolk hide their food. If the soldiers can't find any food, what will they eat? Stone soup, of course!
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Strega Nona: Big Anthony is knee-deep in trouble - and pasta - when he uses Strega Nona's pasta pot without her permission.
Tikki Tikki Tembo: This folktale explains why Chinese people no longer choose long names for their children.
Joey runs away: Joey looks for another home when he doesn't feel like cleaning up his messy room.
Why mosquitos buzz in people's ears: A chain of mishaps is set off - from Mosquito to Iguana to Python to Rabbit to Owl...
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
The night before Christmas: Clement C. Moore's classic poem about a visit from St. Nicholas. Max's Christmas: Max is told he can't stay up to see Santa, but he sneaks downstairs anyway. Will Santa still come if Max is awake? Morris's disappearing bag: Morris thinks his brother and sister have better Christmas presents, but then he finds something very special in the last box under the tree. Owl moon: A young girl and her father take a magical night-time...