Elleman, Barbara

Chronicles the life and work of author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, and examines his career as a children's book author and illustrator and the influence of his work on children's literature. Explores dePaola's creative procress in his autobiographical work, folktales, religious stories, nursery rhymes, and his most famous creation: Strega Nona. Includes color photographs and illustrations and a list of dePaola's awards and accomplishments.

Examines the life, career, artistic style, and literary themes of the twentieth-century author and illustrator of such classic picture books as "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" and "The Little House.".

Features the life and art of Tomie de Paola, the famous illustrator of children's books.