Tom
Tom dePaola's classic illustrations accompany his heartwarming story about his relationship with his grandfather as a small boy. A delightfully offbeat vignette of boyish mischief reinforcing the bond between generations. - Kirkus Reviews. DePaola champions the special relationship he had with grandfather. Youngsters will bask in the delicious conspiracy between grandfather and grandson. This book is a treasure. - Booklist. With gentle humor and his usual master of line and composition dePaola conveys the strong bond of affection between Tom and little Tommy from the photo-album snapshot of the proud grandfather holding a baby on the title page to the big hug of the mischief-makers that ends the book. - Horn Book. Touches of old-world humor add sparkle to the tale. - Publishers Weekly.
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Tom dePaola's classic illustrations accompany his heartwarming story about his relationship with his grandfather as a small boy. A delightfully offbeat vignette of boyish mischief reinforcing the bond between generations. Kirkus Reviews. DePaola champions the special relationship he had with his grandfather. . . . Youngsters will bask in the delicious conspiracy between grandfather and grandson. . . . This book is a treasure. Booklist. With gentle humor and his usual master of line and composition dePaola conveys the strong bond of affection between Tom and little Tommy from the photo-album snapshot of the proud grandfather holding a baby on the title page to the big hug of the mischief-makers that ends the book. Horn Book. Touches of old-world humor add sparkle to the tale. Publishers Weekly.
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Brand: Puffin Books
Publisher Date: 06/16/1997
Author: Tomie Depaola
Dimensions: 10.00 x 8.00
UPC: 9780698114487
Ages: 4-8
Pages: 32
