Tomie DePaola

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

Strega Nona sends home gifts of candy and bubble bath while on vacation, but when Bambolona grabs the candy, Big Anthony is left with a lot of bubbles.

"When the first big snow of winter hits, Sandy wants to play outside--but Andy isn't so sure. Sandy drags Andy along to make a snowman, go sledding, and make snow angels. Will Andy discover that snow can be fun--despite being wet and cold?"--

"Andy and Sandy are entering the big talent show! Sandy can juggle. Sandy can tumble. Sandy can hula hoop. Andy cannot do any of these things. But when Sandy is the one who gets stage fright, Andy can save the day!"--

While his wife is away, a lazy man relies on a pooka to clean up the messes that he and his friends make.

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

Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.

Although Tommy fails to get the part of Peter Rabbit in the kindergarten play, he still finds a way to be the center of attention on stage.

While observing the busy world around them, two children and their grandfather take a moment to appreciate being quiet and still.