Tomie de Paola

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Tomie de Paola Author and Illustrator
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Tomie de Paola is a famous author and
illustrator. He has written over 200 books for
children.
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An author is a person who writes books as a job.
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An illustrator is a person who draws pictures for
books as a job.
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Tomie does his work at his home in New Hampshire.
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Tomie knew he wanted to be an author and
illustrator when he was only four years old.
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His cousins, who were artists, told him to
practice, practice, practice. Tomie did!
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Tomie likes to write many different kinds of
stories. One group of his stories tell memories
of when he was a little boy.
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This is a photograph of Tomies family when he
was a little boy.
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This is a picture of Tomies grandfather, Tom.
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Heres a photo of Tom with Tomies mom, Flossie.
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This is a picture of Tomies favorite art
teacher, Mrs. Bowers.
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We will learn about all of these people and more
when we read Tomies memory stories.
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Tomie also writes books about the characters
Strega Nona and Big Anthony.
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Another great series of books tell about two
friends named Bill and Pete.
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Tomies newest series is about a family of dogs
called the Barkers.
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Tomies illustrations and stories make his books
very special books to read!
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We will read many of Tomies books and learn all
about his life this year in library class!
Tomie Books Are Great!!
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You can learn more about Tomie at home by going
to his website.
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We can also learn more about Tomie by listening
to him tell us about himself in these special
interviews. http//www.readingrockets.org/transc
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