Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola was an American author and illustrator known for his contributions to children's literature. His notable works include "Strega Nona," a story about a kind-hearted witch, and "The Clown of God," which tells the tale of a juggler and his journey. DePaola's distinctive artistic style and storytelling have made a lasting impact on the genre.
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Books by Tomie dePaola
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The Clown of God
by Tomie dePaola
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In a medieval Italian town, a humble juggler, with nothing but his tattered skills, offers a silent performance as his Christmas gift to the Virgin and Child, proving that devotion comes from the heart, not the purse.
Strega Nona
by Tomie dePaola
4.2(84,607)
When Big Anthony, left alone with Strega Nona's magic pasta pot, unleashes an uncontrollable torrent of pasta upon the town, he learns that even the simplest magic demands respect and a spoon.