Tomie dePaola

FROM THE PUBLISHER

One plucky clown is determined to turn Christmas around for a village that’s down on its luck in this enchanting tale from Tomie dePaola.

FROM SARAH:

A gorgeously illustrated version of the poem, “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Christina Rossetti with Tomie dePaolo’s unmatched art.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Based on the 1872 Christmas carol “In the Bleak Midwinter” by English poet Christina Rosetti, this stunning, wintry picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Tomie dePaola will be cherished all through the holiday season.

FROM SARAH:

Tomie dePaolo's storytelling and illustrations bring such whimsy to nonfiction! This is an excellent book to read aloud with your family as you enjoy gazing up at the skies.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

In this unique picture book, Tomie introduces some of the most common types of clouds, as well as the myths and legends inspired by their shapes.  Simple, whimsical illustrations show the variations in shape and color that herald changes in the weather.

From Sarah:

From Read-Aloud Revival's very favorite picture book author and illustrator comes a legend your kids won't soon forget, all about how the Indian Paintbrush flower got its name. This book is not to be missed!

From the Publisher:

Many years ago, when the People traveled the Plains, a young Indian boy had a Dream-Vision in which it was revealed that one day he would create a painting that was as pure as the colors of the evening sky at sunset. The boy grew up to become the painter of the tribe, but although he found a pure white buckskin for a canvas and made paints from the brightest flowers and the reddest berries, he could not capture the sunset. How the young Indian artist finally fulfills his Dream-Vision is lovingly told and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, in words and pictures that capture the spirit and beauty of this dramatic legend.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

This beautifully illustrated collection has been carefully refreshed with its thirty-one classic Christmas carols illustrated by the beloved Tomie dePaola that will be perfect for making the holidays merry and bright.

FROM SARAH:

I wrote the foreword to this stunning new book. Tomie's religious art and stories first baptized my own imagination, and then they went on to baptize the imagination of my kids. Now, collected like beads on a string, Tomie's liturgical art is paired with excerpts about saints and holy days to carry us all through the whole liturgical year. Truly a work of beauty. Highly, highly recommended for your homeschool's Morning Basket, or as decor on your coffee table.

Read more about the book HERE. And while you can purchase from Amazon or Bookshop with the buttons on this page, we recommend purchasing directly from Ignatius Books. 

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 

This engaging book is sure to inspire the whole family to celebrate with the Church her special days and seasons through the year.

FROM SARAH:

A lovely picture book by my all-time favorite: Tomie dePaola. It is said that singing is praying twice. What a beautiful prayer this one is!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

"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)

FROM SARAH:

Nobody does Christmas picture books better than Tomie dePaola. This gorgeous rendering of the visit of the Three Wise Kings deserves a place in your permanent home library.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Three wise men of the East, having seen a new star symbolizing the birth of a great king, follow the star to Bethlehem where they present gifts to the newborn Jesus. This beautiful rendition of the well-known tale is sure to delight young readers.

FROM SARAH:

A Mexican Cinderella, told by none other than Tomie dePaola. Delightful, start to finish.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

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 young man in search of a wife. The young man, Javier, falls madly in love with beautiful Adelita, but she disappears from his fiesta at midnight, leaving him with only one clue to her hidden identity: a beautiful rebozo—shawl. With the rebozo in place of a glass slipper, this favorite fairy tale takes a delightful twist. Tomie dePaola's exquisite paintings, filled with the folk art of Mexico, make this a Cinderella story like no other.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This touching story about love, loss, and remembrance in the wake of losing a beloved pet is the final completed book written by beloved creator Tomie dePaola, with art by award-winning illustrator Barbara McClintock.

Where are you, Brontë?
The day you left me, I knew I would miss you.
And I did. Every day, every night.
But then, I knew you were right here, still with me, in my heart forever.

Children’s book legend Tomie dePaola tells the emotional and deeply personal story about overcoming his grief after the loss of his beloved dog, Brönte.