Tomie DePaola

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

Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to the earth.

Strega Nona has the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome.

A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.

Relates the life and legends of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

A shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak.

When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.

An illustrated retelling of seventeen parables used by Jesus Christ in his teachings. Includes "The Good Samaritan," "The Lost Sheep," The Laborers in the Vineyard," and "The Prodigal Son."

The giant statue that has always stood in front of the Church of San Sepolcro in Barletta is called upon to save the town from an army of a thousand men that is destroying all the towns and cities along the lower Adriatic coast.

A family discusses the origin of the Christmas tree as it decorates its own.