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Award winning
The Barker Twins: Triple Check-Up
Tomie DePaola, Michelle Poploff, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about family, friendship, and cooperation.
Illustrations capture attention, enhance understanding.
Builds emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages regular health check-ups, promotes wellness.

The Barker Twins: Triple Check-Up
Tomie DePaola, Michelle Poploff, 2004
Award winning
Tomie's Three Bears and Other Tales
Tomie DePaola, 2004
36 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging and diverse stories.
Enhances understanding of emotions and social interactions.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading moments.
Supports early literacy skills with simple, clear text.

Tomie's Three Bears and Other Tales
Tomie DePaola, 2004
Award winning
Here We All Are
Tomie DePaola, 2000
96 pages
Why to read
Charming narrative, delightfully engaging for young readers.
Illustrations enhance the storytelling, visually captivating.
Encourages family values and interpersonal relationships.
Supports language development and self-expression skills.

Here We All Are
Tomie DePaola, 2000
Award winning
Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner?
Tomie DePaola, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Festive, humorous storyline enhances seasonal joy.
Showcases values of sharing and togetherness.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Ideal for interactive family holiday reading.

Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner?
Tomie DePaola, 2004
Award winning
Tomie's Little Book of Poems
Tomie DePaola, 2004
34 pages
Why to read
Nurtures language development through playful, rhythmic poetry.
Stimulates creativity and emotional expression in young children.
Supports early literacy skills with simple, engaging verses.
Encourages bonding through shared reading and discussion.

Tomie's Little Book of Poems
Tomie DePaola, 2004
Award winning
The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
Tomie DePaola, Tomie de Paola, 1984
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale that sparks imagination and curiosity.
Introduces cultural heritage and historical significance.
Enhances problem-solving skills through narrative challenges.
Supports development of empathy and bravery.

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
Tomie DePaola, Tomie de Paola, 1984
Award winning
The Cloud Book
Tomie DePaola, 1975
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates different types of clouds vividly.
Enriches understanding of weather processes.
Encourages curiosity and scientific exploration.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

The Cloud Book
Tomie DePaola, 1975
Award winning
The Rooster who Went to His Uncle's Wedding: A Latin American Folktale
Tomie DePaola, Kathleen Kuchera, 1993
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant exploration of Latin American culture and traditions.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Engaging narrative fosters early literacy skills.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.
