Tomie Depaola

Tomie Depaola Is One Of The Most Popular Children's Book Authors And Illustrators Of Our Time. His Humor, Insight, And Gentle Art Delight All Readers. A Newbery Honor Award Winner, He Has Written And Illustrated A Number Of Books For Simon & Schuster, Including Caldecott Honor Book "Strega Nona, " As Well As "Andy: That's My Name, Watch Out For The Chicken Feet In Your Soup, " And ""Charlie Needs A Cloak."" A Native Of Connecticut, Mr. Depaola Studied At The Pratt Institute In Brooklyn, New York, And Now Lives In New London, New Hampshire.