Tomie DePaola Books
Adelita
By Jean Little
Hace mucho tiempo—a long time ago—there lived a beautiful young woman named Adelita. So begins the age-old tale of a kindhearted young woman, her jealous stepmother, two hateful stepsisters, and a...
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Stagestruck
By Jean Little
Tommy is so excited. His first-grade class is putting on a play about Peter Rabbit, and he’s sure to get the starring role. But in his enthusiasm, Tommy talks too much in class, so his teacher deci...
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The Miracles of Jesus
By Jean Little
After Jesus of Nazareth was baptized, he began his public life, and he performed many miracles. Inspired by Romanesque art, Tomie dePaola brings the New Testament to life as he retells the stories...
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Strega Nona's Harvest
At harvest time, this beloved “grandmother witch” shares the bounty of the season!In this humorous tale, Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of orderly plan...
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