Tomie dePaola

Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.

Aside from having the same name, Tommy and his grandfather Tom share a sense of humour. (A picture book about the special relationship between the author/artist and his grandfather.)

When William Everett Crocodile is chosen to be a suitcase, his talking toothbrush becomes his salvation.

Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to the earth.

His classmates' taunts don't stop Oliver Button from doing what he likes best.

Through the diplomatic efforts of Uncle Satie, two talented Parisian artists end their feud.

A rival puts Strega Nona out of the healing business until Big Anthony's assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usual well-meaning way.

An illustrated collection of 204 Mother Goose nursery rhymes, including well-known ones such as "Little Boy Blue" and less familiar ones such as "Charlie Warlie and his cow."

A collection of folk tales, original stories, and jokes reflecting the regional humor of northern New England.