Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose -- Tomie dePaola

Since its original publication in 1985, Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose has become a staple on children's bookshelves everywhere, and features over two hundred Mother Goose rhymes charmingly illustrated by one of today's most beloved artists. This special anniversary edition includes a framable print with brand-new art and an author's note from Tomie, and is sure to continue as a family favorite for generations to come.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Tomie dePaola<br><b>Publisher:</b> G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 10/02/1985<br><b>Pages:</b> 127<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 2.20lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.50h x 9.20w x 0.75d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780399212581<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>School Library Journal</i> 12/01/1985<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life's work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California.<p>It drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children's book, <i>Sound</i>, by Lisa Miller for Coward-McCann. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time into both wri