Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs

by Tomie dePaola
Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2000-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101654538
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The love between many generations shines brightly in this story grandparents, parents, and grandchildren will treasure. Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the home of his grandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, Nana Upstairs. But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye to someone he loves. Updated with new, full-color illustrations, this classic story will continue to win the hearts of readers of all ages. "Children will want to hear this again and again." –School Library Journal, starred review "A quietly touching story that depicts loving family relationships." –Publishers Weekly

Now One Foot, Now the Other

by Tomie DePaola
Now One Foot, Now the Other
Author: Tomie DePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0399242597
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When his grandfather suffers a stroke, Bobby teaches him to walk, just as his grandfather had once taught him.

The Baby Sister

by Tomie dePaola
The Baby Sister
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 19
Release: 1996-03-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524739189
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Tommy's so excited that his mom is having a baby, and he asks her for a baby sister with a red ribbon in her hair. But he didn't ask for stern Nana Fall-River to come while his mom is in the hospital. Tommy and Nana don't get along very well, but when little Maureen is born, all the trouble is forgotten.

The Knight and the Dragon

by Tomie dePaola
The Knight and the Dragon
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 19
Release: 1998-02-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524739219
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What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight! "Spontaneity of line and feeling are backed by zesty colors and a jovial, tongue-in-cheek tone to which children can relate—a top springtime choice." —Booklist "There's a swirl of good-humored life to the book." —The New York Times Book Review

The Penderwicks

by Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks
Author: Jeanne Birdsall
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009-01-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307541347
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With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.

The Man Who Wore All His Clothes

by Allan Ahlberg
The Man Who Wore All His Clothes
Author: Allan Ahlberg
Publisher: The Gaskitts
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2018-03
Genre: Families
ISBN: 9781406381641
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The first of Allan Ahlberg's mini-masterpieces for early readers, with striking illustrations by Katharine McEwen. Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, this book is the first in a series of brilliantly funny early readers by Allan Ahlberg. One morning Mr Gaskitt puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher, Horace the cat goes to a friend's house to watch TV and the car radio gets things wrong. What follows is an action-packed, massively swift-paced and farcical romp as different plots interweave and end in a thrilling car chase with Mr Gaskitt saving the day! With lively illustrations by Katharine McEwen."A delight from beginning to end. The pictures are outstanding and mark the advent of a really inspired illustrator." The Financial Times"Ahlberg's direct and funny storytelling style makes reading as near-effortless as possible." Guardian "Huge fun and ideal for early readers." Independent on Sunday

Strega Nona's Gift

by Tomie dePaola
Strega Nona's Gift
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-10-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101653159
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In Strega Nona's village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations - and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn't hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his just desserts, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift. Starring two of Tomie dePaola's best-loved characters, this funny story features beautiful art, introduces young readers to Italian holiday traditions, and lands Big Anthony in yet another silly predicament that will delight fans young and old.

No Mirrors in My Nana's House

by Ysaye M. Barnwell
No Mirrors in My Nana's House
Author: Ysaye M. Barnwell
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152018252
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A girl discovers the beauty in herself by looking into her Nana's eyes.

Tom

by Tomie dePaola
Tom
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1997-06-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698114485
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Tom dePaola’s classic illustrations accompany his heartwarming story about his relationship with his grandfather as a small boy. “A delightfully offbeat vignette of boyish mischief reinforcing the bond between generations.”—Kirkus Reviews “DePaola champions the special relationship he had with grandfather. . . . Youngsters will bask in the delicious conspiracy between grandfather and grandson. . . . This book is a treasure.”—Booklist “With gentle humor and his usual master of line and composition, dePaola conveys the strong bond of affection between Tom and little Tommy, from the photo-album snapshot of the proud grandfather holding a baby on the title page to the big hug of the mischief-makers that ends the book.”—Horn Book “Touches of old-world humor add sparkle to the tale.”—Publishers Weekly