Tomie dePaola

Dec 9, 2024 | catholicmom.com | Tomie dePaola |Karen Estep

Karen Estep reviews a new edition of the beloved children's book by Tomie dePaola from Magnificat/Ignatius Press.  The Lady of Guadalupeby Tomie dePaolaPublisher: Magnificat/Ignatius PressTomie dePaola is one of my favorite author/illustrators because he tells stories visually first and then he uses words. The Lady of Guadalupe is no different, and the visual storytelling in this book is top notch.

Dec 6, 2024 | authorclaireswinarski.substack.com | - Claire Swinarski |Tomie dePaola |Nikki Grimes. One

I’m currently typing this the week before, from the Northwoods, where the snow is seven inches thick and still coming. I just ate leftover cranberry sauce, pulled on thick woolen socks, and admired the view of the glittery-cold lake from the back porch. My daughter recently asked me if winter is the last season of the year or the first season of the year. I told her that it’s both: it’s a transitional time, when growth feels dormant but much is still happening.

May 10, 2024 | blogarama.com | Tomie dePaola

In recent years, classrooms across the country have seen a marked increase in Spanish-speaking students. This demographic shift reflects the growing diversity of the population, with Spanish becoming one of the most prevalent languages spoken in homes across the United States. Data from the Census Bureau revealed that Hispanic learners comprised 28% of the entire U.S. student population in 2021. Additionally, Spanish is the native language for over 70% of English language learners (ELLs or ELs).

Feb 27, 2024 | artfulparent.com | Clare Turlay Newberry |Tomie dePaola |Laura Joffe Numeroff |Felicia Bond

Looking for ideas for Easter activities for kids? Here are 30 Easter egg decorating ideas, Easter crafts, and lots of Easter fun!Updated January 2024Here at the Artful Parent, we like to spend the month leading up to Easter trying out a variety of egg decorating ideas, making Easter crafts (our colorful mini baskets were a big hit last year), and doing Easter art activities (back-and-forth Easter egg drawings are one our go-to favorites). Want some fun ideas for your family for this month?

Dec 29, 2023 | whereverfamily.com | Linda Park |Barbara Rogers |Tomie dePaola

One of the benefits of travel for children is broadening their horizons beyond their hometown and making them aware of different places, people and customs. Family travels don’t need to be to exotic places or foreign countries to accomplish this. And without leaving home, you can help your child become familiar with places other than their own, and even begin to develop a world view, by choosing books reaching beyond their own surroundings.