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Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.Tags
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After reading so many of Tomie dePaola’s book, I was curious about his personal life. I have to say that I am a big fan of his now, especially after learning more about who he is as a person. This autobiographical goes into dePaola’s childhood life when he was younger. I learned about how he was as a child in kindergarten. When he was younger he got into trouble with his teacher for talking too much and when he took over the whole play and was so proud of himself then his mother told him he has to apologize to Johnny and miss Immick. He was also a kind hearted and sweet kid. For example, he valentine’s day box he made for the class and for Miss Immick. Also, when he helped his mother prepare the nursery and also waited for his show more mother to come home from the hospital with his baby sister, Maureen. I loved how this all shows us a bit of character. I would highly recommend this book to other because it is really entertaining! show less
The author/illustrator revisits his five-year-old self and recounts some of his childhood memories.
Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.
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Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 15, 1934. He received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in 1956, a M.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts in 1969, and a doctoral equivalency from Lone Mountain College in 1970. He has written and/or illustrated more than 270 books including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, Meet show more the Barkers, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs, and Oliver Button Is a Sissy. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. His murals and paintings can be seen in many churches and monasteries throughout New England. He has designed greeting cards, magazine and record album covers, and theater sets. His work is shown in galleries and museums. Tomie dePaola died on March 30, 2020 because of complications he had from surgery after a fall. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Here We All Are
- Original publication date
- 2000
- Dedication
- For my sister Maureen and her family --
and my sister Judie.
I promise she'll "appear" in one of these books. - First words
- Have you ever moved into a new house?
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)But more about all that later!
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- English
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- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 12
- ASINs
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