The Worlds of Tomie dePaola
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The Worlds of Tomie dePaola

The Art and Stories of the Legendary Artist and Author

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Worlds of Tomie dePaola

The Art and Stories of the Legendary Artist and Author

About this book

Barbara Elleman’s insightful biography on Tomie dePaola captures the essence of the beloved author-illustrator through engaging stories, childhood photos, countless illustrations, and thoughtful analysis of decades of celebrated books.

Tomie dePaola is one of the best-known and most beloved creators of books for children. His art and his stories, which are filled with imagination, humor, grace, and curiosity, represent a love of life that is reflected in everything he does.

Barbara Elleman’s exploration of Tomie dePaola’s career takes a fascinating look at the many worlds dePaola has brought to life through his work: from autobiographical memories to folktales, religious stories, nursery rhymes, and more—including, of course, the inventive world of his most famous character, Strega Nona. Originally published in 1999 and filled with evocative artwork, captivating photographs, and heartwarming anecdotes, this comprehensive book has been updated to cover two new decades of dePaola’s creativity. Elleman’s thoughtful narrative brings a fresh appreciation to the work of a unique author-illustrator, one who is a true legend of children’s literature and a source of lasting joy for generations of readers, young and old.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Introduction
  5. A Tribute to Tomie by Trina Schart Hyman
  6. Chapter 1: A Life
  7. Chapter 2: Autobiographical Tales
  8. Chapter 3: Strega Nona
  9. Chapter 4: Folktales
  10. Chapter 5: Religious and Spiritual Themes
  11. Chapter 6: Christmas Stories
  12. Chapter 7: Mother Goose and Other Collections
  13. Chapter 8: Informational Books
  14. Chapter 9: Story Making: Patterns, Visual Themes, and Motifs
  15. Chapter 10: Publishing History
  16. Chapter 11: Creating the Book
  17. Chapter 12: DePaola’s Non-Book Art
  18. Acknowledgments
  19. About the Author
  20. Notes
  21. Major Awards, Events, and Recognitions
  22. Bibliography
  23. Art Notes
  24. Art and Photo Credits
  25. Index
  26. Copyright