Katie Foley's class wrote:
We studied your books this week at school. We learned that you are a scholar because you practice, you are curious, and you never stop trying. We also learned that you are a tap dancer, singer, writer and artist.
We are the kindergarteners and first graders at The Academy School in San Diego, California. We love to go to the beach, we love to have food, and we love to ride our bikes.
Tomie: I rather like it that you think I'm a scholar.