Read by the author
3 hrs. 57 mins.
2 cassettes
Well-loved author Tomie dePaola brings his childhood memories to audio in this collection of the first four books from his 26 Fairmount Avenue series.
26 Fairmount Avenue
Tomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year.
Here We All Are
Tomie takes us back into his childhood...

3) The Kids' Cat Book

Author

dePaola, Tomie

Pub. Date

2013

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This warmly illustrated picture book is full cats—and lots of cat facts!

Did you know that:
- Some cats do not have tails?

- The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats as gods?

- Some cats have curly hair, like poodles? Even their whiskers are curly!
Granny Twinkle knows everything there is to know about cats. When Patrick visits to pick out a free kitten, he ends up knowing everything, too. After you read this picture book

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4) The clown of God: an old story

Author

DePaola, Tomie

Pub. Date

c1978

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A once-famous Italian juggler, now old and a beggar, gives one final performance before a statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child.

5) Pancakes for breakfast

Author

DePaola, Tomie

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A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.

6) The art lesson

Author

DePaola, Tomie

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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.

7) Meet the Barkers: Morgan and Moffat go to school

Author

DePaola, Tomie

Series

Barker twins (Picture books)
Barker bunch

Pub. Date

[2001]

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Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends.

8) Strega Nona takes a vacation

Author

DePaola, Tomie

Series

Strega Nona

Pub. Date

2000.

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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.

9) STREGA NONA, HER STORY

Author

DEPAOLA, TOMIE

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

10) Strega Nona meets her match

Author

DePaola, Tomie

Series

Strega Nona

Pub. Date

[1993]

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