OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaTomie dePaola was a fantastic artist and writer who created hundreds of colorful picture books! His books are full of love, family, and sharing good food with friends. We remember Tomie for bringing so much happiness and giggles to reading time!
Tomie wrote wonderful stories about his own family and a funny, magical lady named Strega Nona! Strega Nona had a magic pasta pot that made kids everywhere laugh out loud. He used beautiful paints to make his pictures look soft, friendly, and very cozy. Over his career, Tomie wrote and illustrated more than 270 books that children love!
- Tomie dePaola wrote and illustrated over 270 books during his amazing career!
- He decided he wanted to be an artist when he was just 4 years old.
- His most famous character, Strega Nona, means “Grandma Witch” in Italian!
