2002
First Published
4.07
Average Rating
300
Number of Pages
Children's author-illustrator Tomie dePaola describes his childhood experiences at home and in school through funny, dramatic, and memorable moments.
Avg Rating
4.07
Number of Ratings
101
5 STARS
40%
4 STARS
35%
3 STARS
20%
2 STARS
5%
1 STARS
1%
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Author
Tomie dePaola
Author · 167 books
Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children. He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers. Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.
