I Love You, Sun, I Love You, Moon
$15.75
- Board Book
20 pages
- Release Date
21 September 1994
Summary
Love the world around you with this wonderful board book! Perfect for the youngest children, it’s full of wonder and appreciation for the little things in life, like the wind, the trees, the birds, and the stars. The gentle message and Tomie dePaola’s adorable illustrations of children interacting with their world make this a welcome addition to every toddler’s library.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399226281 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399226281 |
| Author: | Tomie dePaola |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers' |
| Format: | Board Book |
| Number of Pages: | 20 |
| Release Date: | 21 September 1994 |
| Weight: | 133g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 148mm x 127mm |
| Audience Age: | 2-5 |
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Tomie dePaola
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 and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts.
This drive carried him through years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals. In 1965, he illustrated his first children’s book, Sound, by Lisa Miller. Eventually, he dedicated himself full-time to both writing and illustrating children’s books.
Major influences on his work include Fra Angelico, Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn. He soon developed his own unique style, recognized for its distinctive use of color, line, detail, and design. His accomplishments have earned him many prestigious awards, including:
- Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona
- Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution
- Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his “singular attainment in children’s literature”
- Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association for his “continued distinguished contribution”
- University of Southern Mississippi Medallion
He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.
Tomie dePaola has published almost 200 children’s books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving over 100,000 fan letters each year.
He lives in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is located in a large, renovated 200-year-old barn.
Key Facts:
- Published for over 30 years.
- Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.
- Books published in over 15 different countries.
- Receives nearly 100,000 fan letters annually.
Notable Recognitions:
- Caldecott Honor Award (American Library Association)
- Newbery Honor Award (American Library Association)
- Smithson Medal (Smithsonian Institution)
- USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal
- Regina Medal (Catholic Library Association)
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