Tomie dePaola is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of more than 200 books for children. He has received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, a Newbery Honor for 26 Fairmount Avenue and a Caldecott Honor for Strega Nona. He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal (from the Catholic Library Association), and was designated a "living treasure" by the state of New Hampshire. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.
* “The art is classic dePaola. . . . The effect is as pleasing as
the whimsical storytelling, as dePaola offers a refreshingly
indirect take on how the news of Jesus’s birth spread to all
creatures.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A bird’s-eye view of the Nativity. . . . dePaola does not
disappoint with his charmingly simple illustrations and spare text.
An ideal read-aloud.” — School Library Journal
“The acrylic paintings of the birds and Holy Family are
theatrically composed on spacious spreads. The colors of the birds
(each, as they are in nature, a different shade from its mate) are
a refreshing contrast to the holiday’s usual hues.” — The Horn
Book
“Traces the Nativity story reverently and without sentimentality. .
. . The illustrations are notable for their simplified forms,
pleasing compositions, and subtle combinations of colors. An
inviting readaloud choice for Christmas.” — Booklist
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