Tomie DePaola Interview

 Tomie DePaola Interview

Today would have been Tomie's Birthday. We miss him very much but we can still find out about his writing and art. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmLqKJVSJjs 

Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola

Pancakes for Breakfast 

by Tomie dePaola

This is a WORDLESS picture book. The idea is that the story is told using ONLY illustrations.

Can you follow the story? 

Watch here:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMTCDk90lNs

I bet you want to make some pancakes, now, don't you. Maybe you can ask your parents to let you do that - even if you make them for LUNCH or SUPPER.

Be sure to tell them about the story and let everyone see the video, too. 

YUMMY!

 

On the Eve of the Epiphany, I want to share the Legend of Old Befana, a tale retold and illustrated by Tomie dePaola. Tomie, an outstanding children's author and illustrator, passed away in March, 2020.

I knew I wanted to do something special this year, to honor him and this book. So tonight, I share this Italian tale narrated by Tomie. It was a joy to find this on the internet...

I know he is looking down, and hopefully pleased I have kept this alive in our home. Here is the La Befana I made for Ray.

I miss you Tomie. I hope La Befana has brought you great heavenly treats.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxPReFdoxTw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2T-9PVmKJLdmOXh0JPl5RDDSspfQHlSY_MjKXJ4l2a2Gma9IcR9S6_Zw0

THE POPCORN BOOK - READ ALOUD

written an illustrated by Tomie de Paola

read by Chris Swanson

Tomie dePaola had a HUGE popcorn machine at his studio in New Hampshire. He loved popcorn enough to write and illustrate this book!

Here's a read aloud about a favorite snack: POPCORN.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shCSQChDMB4

ACTIVITY:  MAKE AND EAT POPCORN

After you read along and learn lots of things about popcorn, gather your friends and family to make some!

Before you do, have an adult put some kernels in a bag to jar and take turns trying to estimate how many there are. 

Then ask the adult to pop them for you and enjoy your snack together.

HOW many kernels were there? Who was closest? 

What makes the kernels pop? 

What was your favorite fact about popcorn?

 Strega Nona - Read Aloud Video

Thank you to Storyline Online for this video:

Read by:Mary Steenburgen

• Written by: Tomie dePaola
• Illustrated by: Tomie dePaola
• Published by: Simon & Schuster
• Read by: Mary Steenburgen
• Suggested grade level: 1st - 2nd
• Run time: 12 minutes

https://www.storylineonline.net/books/strega-nona/

Tomie DePaola was a dear friend of mine. He passes away in March of 2020. But this is his FAMOUS story of having TOO MUCH PASTA...

I hope you enjoy the story.

Stress Relief Ball

Stress Relief Balls you can make at home

I needed a break this afternoon and I thought of  when I did these with my class a few years ago.

All you need is: a balloon and some flour. (1 cup)

Empty plastic bottle

1 Balloon

1 Sharpie

Ribbon or yarn

Empty plastic bottle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz5iEBdJM84

Have fun and    R E L A X.    Maybe read Quiet by Tomie dePaola (see posting on 3/23/20)

Tomie dePaola

RIP

Thomas Anthony dePaola

September 15, 1934 - March 30, 2020

Read and share a book written by Tomie dePaola in his honor.

tomie.com

Quiet - Read Aloud and Activity

Quiet          written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola

      Need some quiet time? Some way to get children to relax and become aware of their surroundings? This is the book for you.

Read Aloud by Deb Marciano, Valdosta, Georgia, USA

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEtcJBiyFmk&feature=youtu.be

This is also good to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCKJYn_A3eU to help you relax.

An interview with Tomie can be watched here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EoRVRmMlkA

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
• Grade Level: Preschool - 3
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (2018)
• Language: English

ACTIVITY: 
Follow the publisher's video to help you do some relaxing breathing. Sit comfortably. Close your eyes. Breathe in slowly.... hold it gently... breathe out     s l o w l y.

Look around you. What makes you feel quiet and peaceful? Make a list to help you the next time you feel uncertain, worried, or stressed.

Using watercolor paint, light colored crayons, pencils, or markers, draw a relaxing picture.

There are many resources on the internet to help slow your breathing until you feel quiet again.