Tomie de Paola
 


His dream is that at least one of his books or pictures will touch the heart of some individual child,
and change that child's life for the better...
 

Welcome!  Let's learn about Tomie de Paola!!

Tomie de Paola writes children's books that reflect his life experiences.  All of the characters in Tomie's books are real life people and his stories incorporate his Irish and Italian heritage.  Tomie writes and illustrates all kinds of books including: chapter books, non-fiction books, biographical books, and folk tales.

 
 
 
 
 

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WebQuest Activities & Learning Center FUN!!!

Take Our Terrific Tomie Test
From what you have learned about Tomie de Paola, see if you can answer these questions on the Author Fact Sheet.

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Draw A Picture Like Tomie!
Take a picture walk through the books at your learning center.  Then draw a picture like the ones you see in Tomie de Paola's books on the Draw Like Tomie Board.

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Let's Read Some Totally Tomie Books!
Read the books at your learning center.  Then answer the questions and find the answers on the What Did You Learn Sheet.

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Take A Closer Look!
Of the following three books, choose one and write a story.

Evaluation

What Have You Learned?
Put all of the work you've done on Tomie de Paola in your folder located at your learning center.

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Wrap-Up
Thank you!
Thank you for traveling through Tomie de Paola's world!  We hope you had fun learning all about this great author and illustrator!

Teacher Resources

http://www.childrenlit.com/f_depola.html
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/depaloa.htm
http://www.tomiedePaola.com/Bibliography.html

Tomie Books Used In Activities

Now One Foot, Now the Other
Tomie de Paola, Author and Illustrator
Putnam Pub Group; (November 1991)

Legend of the Bluebonnet
Tomie de Paola, Author and Illustrator
Paper Star; Reissue edition (April 1996)

Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs
Tomie de Paola, Author and Illustrator
Puffin; Reissue edition (April 2000)

The Art Lesson
Tomie de Paola, Author and Illustrator
Scott Foresman; Reprint edition (May 1997)

Strega Nona
Tomie de Paola, Author and Illustrator
Holiday House; Reprint edition (July 1985)