From her knowledge of when to change a diaper and how to make popsicles to her skills in driving a delivery truck and dancing the polka, a child sings the praises of his mother.

Provides general information and historical facts about a popular snack food.

A knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle.

Now the very youngest readers can enjoy this beloved story about the Italian "Grandma Witch" and her magic pasta-making pot.

A baker loses his daughter but gains a bakery in the grand city of Milano after meeting a determined nobleman and baking a unique loaf of bread.

A shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak.

Pascual, a boy blessed by angels at his birth, receives divine help when the Franciscan monks make him their cook.

"Like a flame of fire, that star pointed out God, the King of Kings.  Tomie dePaola retells the story of the three wise men with reverence and wonder in this restored edition of his beautiful 1983 picture book" --

A family discusses the origins of the Christmas tree as it decorates its own.

"Some people see animals and pictures in clouds. The ancient Greeks believed that Hermes, the messenger of the gods, once stole the sun's cattle, which were clouds. In this unique picture book, Tomie introduces some of the most common types of clouds, as well as the myths and legends inspired by their shapes. Simple, whimsical illustrations show the variations in shape and color that herald changes in the weather. This book will tell you many things...