Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780439173155
ISBN number: 0439173159
Label: Scholastic Trade
Manufacturer: Scholastic Trade
Page Count: 57
Printing Date: June 30, 2000
Publishing house: Scholastic Trade
Age index: Ages 4-8
Sale Popularity Level: 1205927
Studio: Scholastic Trade
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In a striking debut, Tomie dePaola finds just the right voice for his very first chapter book about his adventures during the year the family built their house at 26 Fairmount Avenue.
It all began when the 'Big Hurricane of 1938' roared into town...then his very first day of school took an unexpected turn...so did Mr. Disney's Snow White, the movie everyone had been waiting to see. These are only a few of the stories that will have readers racing from one episode to the next. Tomie fans, young and old, will be delighted to find favorite characters from his picture books, such as Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs, Tom and others.
Funny, dramatic and memorable moments combined with lively illustrations throughout will make everyone wish they had grown up in the dePaola family.
Going to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs:
It was scary, and I loved it. But lots of kids didn't, and suddenly I heard crying and screaming all around me, even from Buddy.
'I want to go home!' he yelled.
'Come on,' my mother said, standing up. 'let's go.'
'I'm not going,' I said. I had waited a long time for Mr. Walt Disney's movie. My mom, who is probably the smartestperson in the world, understood. 'All right, Tomie, sit right here and don't move. I'llbe in the lobby with your brother.' That was fine with me.
'Tomie dePaola's readers are going to love this longer look into his world. He has given us a rollicking glimpse into life in the thirties and his own childhood. The writing is vivid and clear to the emerging reader; the story warmly and beautifully told.'-Patricia Reilly Giff
'By reading this book, I know even more about my pal Tomie. Everyone should read 26 Fairmount Avenue-and feel like Tomie's his or her friend too. Fine writing-fine art-fine friend!'-Paula Danziger
26 Fairmount Avenue is a charming, gentle, funny beginning of what we hope will be more stories of Tomie's Life, told in the voice of the child Tomie. His respect and reverence for both the old and the young is clear-in his life and in his stories. -Patricia MacLachlan
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This BOOK is very well writen.It is funny and i find it fun every time to read.Its one of Tomie Depoala's best books.It covers his childhood and friends.
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My kids listened to this book more times than I can count. My five year old especially, is hooked on it, asking for it time and time again. It is interesting to listen to the way life happened in the mid 1900's. My kids also asked me to make them 'pop-eye's' after hearing Tomie describe a favorite breakfast. We have since learned that pop-eye's are also known as 'hens in a basket' and 'hole in one's'.
It is interesting to learn about an author long before he found his voice as an author and illustrator. Kids are able to identify with him as a child and then appreciate his work as they get older.
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I think that all of the books in the series of ''26 fairmount ave'' are so cool I suggest them for anyone and hope that everyone likes them.
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This is the story of young Tomie as he waits for his new house to be built. The narrative is easy and light, with fun stories told about school, building a new house, family, and grandparents.
This is a great book for upper elementary students to read and a great book for adults to read to younger students.
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26 Fairmount Avenue (Newbery Honor Book, 2000)I am honored to write a review for this very first book about Tomie dePaola's life. I have always admired his other works and now I have a new reason to respect him. This autobiography is a short chapter book written for children by an author who writes for children. How appropriate is that? So many times we parents are asked to find autobiographies for our kids to read but there are none that are at a child's reading level, let alone appropriate for children to read. We have to content ourselves with watered down biographical writing. Not so with "26 Fairmount Avenue." Welcome to the world of Tomie who remembers the things of life that kids remember and perhaps you will remember as well.
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