Jennifer Dines's Reviews > Christmas Remembered

Acclaimed children's author and illustrator has had an incredible life, which is revealed in this beautifully decorated book of essays of his Christmas memories from childhood onwards. During his childhood in Connecticut, his parents generously hosted informal and loving Christmas parties for neighbors and family in their bar-setup basement. As an art student at Pratt, Tomie took trips into Manhattan to carefully select Christmas presents for his family. And, in later years, Tomie celebrates with parties and close friends in the Southwest and New Hampshire. After reading this book, you will feel that Tomie dePaola is one of your best friends, and you have just returned from a long Christmas journey with him.