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The Friendly Beasts
An Old English Christmas Carol
1981
First Published
4.21
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
"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". Full color.
Avg Rating
4.21
Number of Ratings
495
5 STARS
45%
4 STARS
34%
3 STARS
19%
2 STARS
2%
1 STARS
0%
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Author

Tomie dePaola
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.

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