Every Tomie dePaola picture book on our list.
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4 books
The laziest man in Ireland catches a leprechaun and gets a magic potato seed instead of gold, with hilarious results. A funny Irish folktale.
Tommy loves visiting his grandmother and great grandmother, and when they pass, he learns how to remember them. A tender classic about loss.
Tomie dePaola tells the life of St. Patrick and the legends that grew around him. A thoughtful introduction to the history behind the holiday.
Big Anthony sneaks a turn with Strega Nona's magic pasta pot but doesn't know how to stop it, and the whole town fills with pasta. A funny Italian folktale about listening.