Tomie De Paola

Introduces the Thanksgiving holiday, discussing its origin among the Pilgrims and its modern celebration. On board pages.

Bill the crocodile and his toothbrush, Pete the plover, set out to save Bill's cousin, who has been captured along with other endangered animals and taken from Egypt to the Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother's Exotic Animal Farm near New Orleans, Louisiana.

Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient.

A collection of familiar nursery rhymes, including "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, " "The Three Little Kittens, " and "Wee Willie Winkie."

Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.

Strega Nona sends home gifts of candy and bubble bath while on vacation, but when Bambolona grabs the candy, Big Anthony is left with a lot of bubbles.

Featuring Tomie dePaola retelling his classic story against a charming musical score! When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona-"Grandma Witch"-is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical ever-full pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony....

Morgie accuses his best friend of taking his favorite dinosaur toy without asking, and then he finds that he must apologize.

Shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak.

Presents a variety of facts about popcorn and includes two recipes.