Tomie Depaola's Book of Bible Stories

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Author:

dePaola, Tomie

Illustrator:

dePaola, Tomie

ISBN:

978-0-698-11923-9

Publication Date:

Feb 2002

Publisher:

Penguin Young Readers Group

Imprint:

Puffin Books

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

USD $12.99

Book Description:

Lovingly illustrated by award-winning artist Tomie dePaola, this stunning collection of stories brings some of the most memorable and significant figures in the Old and New Testaments to life. Adam and Eve, Abraham and Moses, Peter, John, and Jesus are all vividly portrayed in wonderful detail. The original Bible text captures all of the drama of the best-loved stories from the Bible, including Noah and the flood, Jonah's encounter with a great fish, and the death and resurrection of...
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Book Details

Pages:	128
Detailed Subjects:	Juvenile Nonfiction / Religion / Bible Stories / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	8.94 x 11.31 x 0.4 Inches
Book Weight:	1.25 Pounds

Author Biography

dePaola, Tomie (Author)

Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 15, 1934. He received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in 1956, a M.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts in 1969, and a doctoral equivalency from Lone Mountain College in 1970.

He has written and/or illustrated more than 270 books including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, Meet the Barkers, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs, and Oliver Button Is a Sissy. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. His murals and paintings can be seen in many churches and monasteries throughout New England. He has designed greeting cards, magazine and record album covers, and theater sets. His work is shown in galleries and museums.

Tomie dePaola died on March 30, 2020 because of complications he had from surgery after a fall.

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