![]() ![]() He painted church murals and taught art, too. At different times, Tomie dePaola has designed posters, greeting cards, and stage sets. ![]() Now Tomie dePaola works in a very old barn at his home in New Hampshire. (He also wanted to be a singer and tap dancer!) His parents bought his art supplies and let him work in a special space in the attic. The Italianate aspects of the setting are beautifully realized.” The Horn BookĪbout the Author: By the age of four, Tomie dePaola knew what he wanted to be when he grew up: an artist and writer. “The full-color pictures with subtle tonal modulations are an integral part of the design of the lumious pages full of movement and vitality. Much like the story of the widow’s mite, this touching tale is based upon a French legend about a clown who has lost everything and gives the only gift he can to the Christ Child. ![]()
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