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Ages 3-8 • Picture Books ◆
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NANA UPSTAIRS AND NANA
DOWNSTAIRS
“This is one of the best of several stories
for very young children that shows the
love between a child and grandparent,
and pictures the child’s adjustment to
death.” —The Bulletin of the Center for
Children’s Books “Children will want to
hear this again and again.”
—School Library JournalH
Rec: B, BL, BL, CLJ, E, HG, K, NC, NYC, PW, SLJH
8 x 10 32 pp. 2000
978-0-698-11836-2 $6.99
A NEW BARKER IN THE HOUSE
“When Mama and Papa tell Morgie and
Moffie that they are adopting threeyear-old
Marcos, they explain that the
twins can teach him english, as Marcos
speaks only Spanish.…In addition to being
an upbeat portrayal of international
adoption, this is also a subtle lesson in
diplomacy for any age.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, K, PW, SLJ
9 x 10 3/8 32 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240141-5 $5.99
THE NIGHT OF LAS POSADAS
“A wondrous occurrence, an ancient
tradition, and an elderly nun’s abiding
faith are the basis of this moving Chirstmas
tale…The mysteries and miracles of
the season are kept at bay; this simple
narrative spells everything out, resulting
in a primer on the tradition. Richly hued,
luminescent illustrations radiate from the
pages…” —Kirkus
Rec: BL, K, PW, SLJ
8 1/2 x 11 32 pp. 2001
978-0-698-11901-7 $6.99
NOW ONE FOOT, NOW THE OTHER
When Grandfather has a stroke, little
bobby helps him to relearn many of the
things that he taught bobby as a toddler.
“An understanding portrayal about
grandparents’ illness.” —Booklist “Conveys
some of the same touching images
and genuine fondness as dePaola’s companion
book, Nana Upstairs & Nana
Downstairs.” —Kirkus
Rec: AB, BL, H, K, NC, NYT, SLJ
7 1/2 x 7 1/2 48 pp. 1981/2006
978-0-14-240104-0 $7.99
PASCUAL AND THE
KITCHEN ANGELS
“The angels sing from the trees when
Pascual is born, and as a boy, Pascual
communicates with the sheep he watches
over. Pascual, known for his generosity,
joins the Franciscan friars as a young
man, but when he is assigned to kitchen
work, he despairs; he can’t cook a
bean.…A dear book, with an author’s
note that reveals more about the saint.”
—BooklistH
Rec: BLH, SLJ
9 1/4 x 9 3/4 32 pp. 2006
978-0-14-240536-9 $5.99
STAGESTRUCK ❖
“Through both words and pictures, the
artist sets the stage for a fun story that
kids will love, and a good lesson about
sharing the limelight.” —School Library
Journal
Rec: BL, K, PWH, SLJ
8 x 10 32 pp. 2007
978-0-14-240899-5 $6.99
STREGA NONA: HER STORY
“baby nona in her bonnet and the child
nona in her braids and trying a perm are
humorous sights indeed as readers learn
of the origins of this beloved character....
The familiar artwork is tinted in sophisticated
watercolor hues and infused with
warmth; the back jacket shows Strega
nona on an Italian hilltop gaily autographing
books. Clearly, she and dePaola
know plenty about labors of love.”
—Kirkus
Rec: BL, H, IN, K, PWH, SLJ, W
8 1/2 x 11 32 pp. 2000
978-0-698-11814-0 $6.99
STREGA NONA MEETS HER MATCH
“DePaola has created another gentle
story about this knowing old woman....
Here is a civil and generous account of
business competition with the unshaken
belief that goodness and business can
coincide.” —The Bulletin of the Center
for Children’s Books “DePaola once again
decants the charm of a sleepy Italian
village with his Tuscan-toned watercolors
and a sprinkling of Italian words and
phrases.” —Publishers Weekly
Rec: C, H, NYT, PW, SLJ
8 1/2 x 11 32 pp. 1996
978-0-698-11411-1 $6.99
STREGA NONA TAKES A VACATION
“Strega nona seems to need a break
from her demanding job. She dreams
of oceanfront vacations spent with her
grandmother and begins to make addlebrained
mistakes while she works. no
fool, the good witch eventually takes the
hint and goes on a well-earned holiday,
leaving big Anthony and bambolona to
mind the store in her absence.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, K, NYTBR, PW, SLJ
8 1/2 x 11 32 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250076-7 $5.99
THE TALE OF RABBIT AND COYOTE
By Tony Johnston
978-0-698-11630-5 $6.99
See author listing on page 55.
TOM
“In his newest autobiographical picture
book, dePaola champions the special
relationship he had with his grandfather,
after whom he was named. Youngsters
will bask in the delicious conspiracy
between grandfather and grandson. For
story hours, intergenerational units, and
humor studies, this book is a treasure.”
—BooklistH
Rec: BLH, HH, K, NYT, PW, SLJ
8 x 10 32 pp. 1997
978-0-698-11630-6 $6.99
TOMIE DEPAOLA’S
BOOK OF BIBLE STORIES
“In this 128-page anthology of 37 bible
stories and prayers, dePaola wisely works
from the new International Version, the
contemporary translation of the bible,
to make these tales accessible to young
readers....All are presented in an appealing
style, with well-integrated details that
enrich the telling.” —Publishers Weekly
Rec: PW, SLJH
8 7/8 x 11 1/4 128 pp. 2002
978-0-698-11923-9 $12.99