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How to Hug an Elephant #6 by Henry Winkler; Lin Oliver; Scott Garrett (Illustrator); Tomie dePaola
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Here's Hank Ser.
When Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they become f ...Show more
Hurry, Santa! by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
Category: Board Books
From award-winning author Tomie dePaola comes a witty and charming Christmas tale about Santa getting ready for his big night until...oh no, he's really got to GO...to the potty Hurry, Santa No time to rest, It's Christmas Eve. And time to get dressed It's finally time for Santa to prepare for the m ...Show more
In a Small Kingdom by Tomie dePaola; Doug Salati (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Books
This enthralling modern fairy tale from Caldecott and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola and debut illustrator Doug Salati celebrates the greatest power of all: love. In a small kingdom along an ancient road, a bell rings out. The beloved king has died, leaving his magnificent and powerful Imperial Robe ...Show more
Quiet by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books
In a gorgeous and contemplative new picture book, legendary author-illustrator Tomie dePaola reminds us that mindfulness--being quiet, still, and present with one another--is a very special thing. Everything is in such a hurry, busy as busy can be. The birds are flying so fast, the dragonfly is zoom ...Show more
Shadows of the Dark Crystal (HB) by J. M. Lee; Brian Froud (Illustrator); Cory Godbey (Illustrator); Tomie dePaola
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Jim Henson's the Dark Crystal Ser.
Praise for Shadows of the Dark Crystal: "With deft nods to the original Dark Crystal movie and a passionate attention to detail, the author has fashioned an impressive prequel. Fans (who will instantly recognize certain elements) and newcomers alike will find themselves immersed in a new narrative, wit ...Show more
The Legend of Old Befana - An Italian Christmas Story by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books
In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child. Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom. "Cra ...Show more
There's a Zombie in My Bathtub #5 by Lin Oliver; Henry Winkler; Scott Garrett (Illustrator); dePaola Tomie
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Here's Hank Ser.
With Halloween approaching, Hank and his friends decide to watch a scary movie to get ready for the holiday. But the movie turns out to be a bit too scary for Hank, and suddenly he sees zombies every time he closes his eyes. Everyone says zombies aren't real, but then people around him start moaning and ...Show more
Who Was Steve Irwin? by Dina Anastasio; Jim Eldridge (Illustrator); Tomie dePaola; Who HQ
Category: Education | Series: Who Was? Ser.
By popular demand, the 100th Who Was...' subject is Steve Irwin Steve Irwin did not have a typical childhood. Born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 22, 1962, he was raised on the wildlife park his parents owned. He cared for the animals and especially loved reptiles--he got a python for his six ...Show more
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