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K-3
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
An imp, a goblin, and a scalawag attempt to outdo one another in the telling of scary stories. Each includes what they collectively believe to be the scariest creature of all--but when that creature actually does appear, it wins them all over by proving its own storytelling prowess. Previously published as Four Scary Stories (in 1978), this crative, metafictive, silly-not-spooky tale features lively, vivid-hued illustrations starring dePaola's recognizably round-faced characters with their easy-to-read thoughts and funny facial expressions.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2022
32 pp.
| Penguin/Paulsen
| February, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-0-399-17434-6$17.99
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PS
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
The poem "Steppin' Out" invites readers and listeners into this cheerful collection of rhyming poems ("Grab a hand and come with me. / Let's go see what we can see"). Topics are homey and familiar, including visiting relatives, going to the playground, and special Sunday breakfasts. DePaola's Crayola-bright acrylics feature a multiethnic cast of happy tots and nicely synch with Oliver's upbeat poetry.
32 pp.
| Simon
| June, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4814-7947-9$8.99
|
EbookISBN 978-1-4814-7948-6
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K-3
Andy & Sandy series.
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
In this fourth installment, Sandy proposes the friends dance together in a talent show; Andy just has to follow her lead. But when the curtain goes up, Sandy freezes, and it's Andy's turn to lead. Simple page layouts, with few words and easy-to-interpret illustrations, make the text accessible to beginning readers. Andy and Sandy are perfect fictional buddies to encourage youngsters to try new things.
Reviewer: Robin L. Smith
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2017
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K-3
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
MacLachlan's lyrical text combines with ethereal illustrations by dePaola in this simultaneously nostalgic and fresh bedtime book. As the sky slowly darkens, mime Pierrot and his child wait for the moon to rise and encounter animals settling down for the night. References to twinkling little stars evoke one famed nursery rhyme; a dog jumping over the moon is a playful twist on another.
32 pp.
| Simon
| March, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4814-4155-1$8.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4814-4156-8
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K-3
Andy & Sandy series.
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
Sandy shows up at the playground that Andy was enjoying having all to himself, and they dance around whether and how to approach each other (When). In Adventure, the two have a playdate at Andy's house. Both books use large font, repetition, and strong picture clues to support new readers. Andy and Sandy's friendship--and this series--is off to a good start. Review covers these titles: Andy & Sandy's Anything Adventure and When Andy Met Sandy.
Reviewer: Julie Roach
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2016
32 pp.
| Simon
| March, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4814-4157-5$8.99
|
EbookISBN 978-1-4814-4158-2
(2)
K-3
Andy & Sandy series.
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
Sandy shows up at the playground that Andy was enjoying having all to himself, and they dance around whether and how to approach each other (When). In Adventure, the two have a playdate at Andy's house. Both books use large font, repetition, and strong picture clues to support new readers. Andy and Sandy's friendship--and this series--is off to a good start. Review covers these titles: Andy & Sandy's Anything Adventure and When Andy Met Sandy.
Reviewer: Julie Roach
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2016
32 pp.
| Penguin/Paulsen
| February, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-0-399-16605-1$16.99
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PS
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
From a sneeze ("A sneeze / Is a breeze / In / Your / Nose") to a blankie ("Without my blankie, / Me so cranky") to a bath ("Rubber duckies, floating books, / Suds and bubbles, happy looks"), these twenty-three brief poems observe ordinary things in a young child's world with humor and freshness. Each poem is framed with a bright border and accompanied by dePaola's sweet, distinctive acrylics.
24 pp.
| Holiday
| August, 2010
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8234-2284-5$8.95 New ed. (1980)
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PS
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
Set in 1840s New Hampshire, dePaola's watercolor and ink illustrations, framed with quilt pattern designs, exude rustic spirit and wholesome charm. This board book edition uses a bolder font that has an Old World feel. While omitting two illustrations from the original picture book means the text is longer on two pages, this version is still an overall success.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
December, 1980
32 pp.
| Putnam
| May, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-0-399-25079-8$15.99 New ed. (1976, Harcourt)
(3)
PS
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
A boy tells various farm animals what he'd do if he were like them: "If I were a pig, I'd build you a sty. And we'd dig roots and loaf in the mud." At night, he dreams of his animal friends. First published in black and white, this new edition sports a larger trim size and full-color illustrations redone by dePaola.
Reviewer: Terri Schmitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
February, 1977
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K-3
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
Maggie doesn't know what to do about the monster that comes into her room every night. With her mom's help, Maggie reunites the monster with its own monster mother and solves all of their troubles. There's nothing scary about these gentle monsters who sport hair ribbons and patterned dresses--but a lot that's funny and empowering about their story.
(2)
K-3
Smart about Art series.
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
As in the previous biographies in this series, the text is presented as a school report, which includes a concession that Kahlo's work (reproduced throughout) may be beyond a child's powers of interpretation. Frith has wisely emphasized aspects of Kahlo's life that will resonate with the book's intended audience. DePaola supplies additional illustrations of Kahlo, complemented with festive, Mexican-flavored borders and motifs.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2003
40 pp.
| Putnam
| September, 2001
|
TradeISBN 0-399-23424-1$$16.99
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K-3
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
Norris tells a sophisticated and complex story of Benedict and Scholastica, twins who grew up to have an important influence on the Roman Catholic church. The book lacks notes that would help sort out legend from historical fact, and readers need some background to follow the story. DePaola's illustrations are handsome, giving the story both the needed medieval setting and a formal fresco feel.
32 pp.
| Putnam
| February, 1999
|
TradeISBN 0-399-23212-5$$15.99
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K-3
Illustrated by
Tomie dePaola.
When merchants come to Erandi's Mexican village to buy hair for wigs, they reject Mamá's because it is not long enough. With great trepidation, Erandi offers her thick, rich braids so Mamá can get a new fishing net. This tale of love and sacrifice is based on an actual Mexican practice in the 1940s and 50s. The facial expressions in dePaola's warm illustrations add to the poignancy of the story. Glos.