The miracles of jesus by tomie depaola, march 1996, holiday house edition, paperback in english. Like any depaola book the parables of jesus is beautifully illustrated. Tomie depaola has written andor illustrated over 270 books for children, and has been honored with numerous awards including the newbery honor award, the caldecott honor award, the smithson medal from the smithsonian institution, and the new hampshire governors arts award of living treasure. The miracles of jesus book by tomie depaola illustrator. The text was his 1978 the clown of god, which after the ten awardwinning strega nona volumes may be his most beloved childrens book. It is my favorite resource for teaching the parables to my kids preschool playgroup.
His mother was an avid book lover and read to him and his brother often. The miracles of jesus book central rappahannock regional. The miracles of jesus written and illustrated by tomie depaola. Tomie depaola was born in meriden, connecticut in 1934. Adam and eve, abraham and moses, peter, john, and jesus are all vividly portrayed in wonderful detail. Turning water into wine, healing the paralysed man and walking on water this colourful picture book includes twelve miracles performed by jesus. Inspired by romanesque art, tomie depaola brings the new testament to life as he retells the stories of twelve miracles in the bible. Our family will be enjoying this book for a long time. Make offer the cloud book tomie depaola hbdj reading rainbow.
Depaolas medievalstyle illustrations are reverent, vibrant, and beautiful. Tomie depaola books, jesus crafts, used books online, easter gifts for kids, bible text, childrens bible, catholic kids, catholic books, thing 1. Tomie depaola illustrates and relates the stories of the miracles performed by jesus, including calming the storm and raising the dead. The miracles of jesus by tomie depaola was published by putnam praise penguin group usa in march 2008 and is our 43215th best seller. My husband was worried the stories wouldnt be accurate, but as we read the book we were pleasantly surprised by the accurate telling of the stories of jesus paired with the gorgeous illustrations of. The miracles of jesus by tomie depaola, paperback barnes. By age 10, depaola was writing books for his younger sisters birthdays. He received the childrens literature legacy award for his lifetime contribution to american childrens literature in 2011 though not as well known as for illustrations of children. Tomie depaola was born in meriden, connecticut, in 1934, to a family of irish and italian background. In 2011, depaola received the childrens literature legacy award for his lifetime contribution to american childrens literature. This is followed by other miracles jesus performed. This is a compelling book that is equal parts devotional and scholarly. Get the best deals on books tomie depaola when you shop the largest online selection at.
Lovingly illustrated by awardwinning artist tomie depaola, this stunning collection of stories brings some of the most memorable and signifigant figures in the old and new testaments to life. Make offer the miracles of jesus by tomie depaola hardcover. See more ideas about catholic, tomie depaola books and childrens books. In an interview in 2017, he revealed that he had neither wife nor children. Twelve of jesus miracles are retold and illustrated. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Hes most famous for his book strega nona, but has written and illustrated more than 200 books. I love tomie depaola books, but i was unaware of his religious books. Its a collection of twelve miracle stories from the gospels primarily john and luke, straightforwardly and faithfully told and lovingly illustrated. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Childrens book legend tomie depaola lives forever in his work tomie depaolas childrens stories have sold more than 25 million copies and been translated into more than 20 languages. Jan 30, 2010 within the four gospels, the miracle accounts fascinate and instruct children. New for the 20 holiday season, this is surely one of tomie s most beautiful books. These magic pictures by tomie depaola were painted under the light of the baseball moon. Recounts the miracles performed by jesus such as his calming of a storm, walking on water, and raising the dead to life.
The miracles of jesus paperback by tomie depaola on. The first miracle detailed is the wedding feast of cana. After jesus of nazareth was baptized, he began his public life, and he performed many miracles. The retellings stay true to biblical accounts and are accompanied by depaola s eyecatching, signature artwork. Depaola was a son to a family of irish and italian heritage, joseph and florence depaola. A coffeetable book for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, who dont drink coffee, has to do much more than just sit there and look pretty. Tomie depaola is one of the most accomplished, genuine, and loving authorillustrators in the field of childrens literature. He received the childrens literature legacy award for his lifetime contribution to american childrens literature in 2011.
The miracles of jesus begins with the wedding at cana, the first miracle, when jesus turned water into wine at a wedding feast. Childrens book legend tomie depaola lives forever in his work. Get the best deals on books tomie depaola when you shop the largest. Realizing this, the exemplary authorillustrator tomie depaola has created a book retelling 12 of these miraculous events. It recounts, in distinctively depaola ized fashion, a version of the story that motivated the exhibition. Used books i love books miracles jesus performed tomie depaola books miracles in the bible karma romanesque art easter books religious books. My copy of the miracles of jesus was signed by the author. The original bible text captures all of the drama of the bestloved stories from the bible. September 15, 1934 march 30, 2020 was an american writer and illustrator who created more than 260 childrens books such as strega nona. As a child, depaola would illustrate the books his mother read to him. Tomie depaola is one of those artists and authors, and especially in the sphere of catholic picture books. Tomie depaola has an extensive selection of picture books of bible stories and saints. Tomie depaola on the saints and other religious books for.
Beloved illustrator tomie depaola brings the new testament to life as he recounts the miracles performed by jesus, including his calming of a storm, walking on water, and raising the dead to life. The miracles of jesus by tomie depaola readaloud revival. He had one brother, joseph nicknamed buddy, and two sisters, judie and maureen. Tomie depaola s books give life to the stories of the miracles and parables of jesus, the life of the blessed mother and the saints and our catholic faith every october i would read francis, the. The miracles of jesus has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Books by tomie depaola pdf epub read or download patrick. From the wakeup angel to the goodnight angel with visits from the reading angel and the playtime angels in between tomie depaola introduces children to a precious collection of everyday angels. Tomie depaola reads the clown of god, as jewell stoddard watches. This is followed by other miracles jesus performed, such as his calming of a storm, walking on water, and raising the dead to life. His picture books include the parables of jesus, the miracles of jesus, and his book of bible stories, which set his artwork to various passages and stories from scripture, some of which are. Miracles of jesus coloring pages are perfect for a restful sunday afternoon in front of the fireplace.
The miracles of jesus, and im trying to come up with a craft for every story. The miracles are separated, which makes for perfect bedtime reading, even for a squirmy baby. Inspired by romanesque art, this book is still undeniably tomie depaola. He died on march 30, 2020 at the age of 85, having suffered a fall in the barn that. Tomie depaola books, author biography, and reading level. The miracles of jesus 1987, hardcover, teachers edition. September 15, 1934 march 30, 2020 was an american writer and illustrator who had created more than 260 childrens books such as strega nona. This is what you need to know about tomie depaola, an american writer and illustrator who created more than 260 childrens books like strega nona.
Tomie depaolas book of bible stories by tomie depaola 0399216901 9780399216909. At age 4, he knew he wanted to become a writer and an illustrator. Apr 05, 2012 tomie depaola on the saints and other religious books for children considering this is holy week, i thought id mention some books i love by tomie depaola. Please select ok if you would like to proceed with this request. Tomie depaola bio, age, death, family, wife, children, net.
The death of tomie depaola and the juggler of notre dame. My favorite is the illustration of the calming of the storm with its swirling blue waves. Download pdf jamie orourke and the pooka, download epub pdf jamie orourke and the big potato. Tomie depaola may have lost the faith in some way, but his faith in beauty never failed and, as dostoevsky famously said, beauty. The miracles of jesus 1987, hardcover, teachers edition of. The miracles of jesus has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. The authors rendition of the parables is true to the bible and easy for children to understand. Tomie depaola on the saints and other religious books for children considering this is holy week, i thought id mention some books i love by tomie depaola.
I think this book would be a great one to introduce to young children at home and would open up to many discussions about jesus and what hes done for us. Each story is simply retold with an accompanying fullpage illustration from awardwinning illustrator tomie depaola. The miracles of jesus march 1996 edition open library. Tomie depaolas catholic art and heart catholic world report. The miracles of jesus, by tomie depaola holiday house, new. When i have children, im definitely i love tomie depaola books, but i was unaware of his religious books. Tomie depaolas books help us find the sacred in stories.
In print books complete list categories 26 fairmount avenue books. An irish folktale, pdf epub download the cloud book, pdf read adelita, pdf epub download tomie depaolas the popcorn book 40th anniversary edition, pdf download my first passover, pdf epub read jamie orourke and the big potato, read epub pdf the legend of the indian paintbrush. The miracles of jesus begins with the wedding at cana. To find out the answers to these questions, go to the library, or buy a copy of the miracles of jesus by tomie depaola at the bookstore. See more ideas about catholic, art and spirited art. The miracles of jesus book by tomie depaola illustrator 4. The miracles of jesus 9780142410684 free delivery when. The miracles of jesus by tomie depaola 9780718828509. The miracles of jesus, by tomie depaola holiday house. Tomie depaola recounts the miracles performed by jesus such as his calming of a storm, walking on water, and raising the dead to life.