From beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola comes this sweet story about the joy of welcoming a new sibling home—now in board!
Tommy is so excited that his mom is having a baby. He loves talking to the baby in her belly and even paints special pictures for the nursery walls. However, he doesn't love how much he misses his mom while she's in the hospital.
Thankfully, Nana is there to reassure him and when his mom and new sister finally come home, Tommy is the happiest boy in the world.
Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934, to a family of Irish and Italian background. 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.
His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his "singular attainment in children's literature," the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his "continued distinguished contribution," and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration, and received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for lifetime contribution to children's literature in 2011.
DePaola published over 250 children's books in 15 different countries. Among his most well-known titles are the Strega Nona series, 26 Fairmount Avenue, and The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush.
Tomie dePaola lived in New Hampshire, and worked in a 200-year-old renovated barn. He died on March 30, 2020.
PRAISE FOR THE BABY SISTER: * "Reaching deep into the treasured memories of his own childhood, dePaola pulls out a plum . . . A richly textured tale." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Tomie dePaola has a winner again . . . A nice multigenerational story. It's great to have a book where the older sibling is actually pleased about the new arrival." —American Bookseller
"A pleasantly realistc and reassuring book for anxious siblings-to-be." —Horn Book
"The intense feelings are nicely played out. Simple lines and warm colors convey the affection in the extended family and the special closeness between Tommy and his parents." —Booklist
"As always, dePaola's illustrations convey a wide range of emotions through expressions and gestures, imparting a glowing sense of the security and love that surrounds this large family." —Kirkus Reviews
PRAISE FOR THE BABY SISTER: * "Reaching deep into the treasured memories of his own childhood, dePaola pulls out a plum . . . A richly textured tale." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Tomie dePaola has a winner again . . . A nice multigenerational story. It's great to have a book where the older sibling is actually pleased about the new arrival." —American Bookseller
"A pleasantly realistc and reassuring book for anxious siblings-to-be." —Horn Book
"The intense feelings are nicely played out. Simple lines and warm colors convey the affection in the extended family and the special closeness between Tommy and his parents." —Booklist
"As always, dePaola's illustrations convey a wide range of emotions through expressions and gestures, imparting a glowing sense of the security and love that surrounds this large family." —Kirkus Reviews
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