skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Left to Right: Tomie, Christine Marklin, Marianna McGuffin, Martin MarklinWe went to Burdick's in Walpole, New Hampshire, last night to celebrate Tomie's birthday.McGuff and Tomie have known each other for 54 years. They have lots of fond memories, including as actors on stage at the Weston Playhouse in Weston, Vermont.Christine and Martin are dear friends, too. Martin is 50 years old today. Happy Birthday, Martin!Click on the photo to see the luscious desserts.www.burdickchocolate.comwww.marklincandledesign.comwww.westonplayhouse.org
Ondine is in Ms. Down's second grade class at Manzanita School in Tucson, Arizona. The class sent a big birthday card and letter with self-portrait drawings.
Left to Right: Jeff and Ashley, Megan and Rachel in foregroundThe Pierce family, minus Mom, is standing in Popcorn, Indiana, at the corner of Popcorn Road and Popcorn Church Road. The girls sang "Happy Birthday" to Bronte at their home on Tuesday morning. They are probably singing "Happy Birthday" to Tomie this morning.
The Pierce girls and family from Indiana sent Bronte a Big Bite All Natural Dog Biscuit for Bronte's seventh birthday on September 13th. Tomie is sniffing the biscuit and wondering, Anything for me? The girls each made cards for Bronte. The message in Ashley's card was: Paws down, you're the best!
The Pierce girls and family from Indiana sent Popcorn, Indiana treats for Tomie's birthday. Bronte is sniffing the treats and wondering, Anything for me?www.popcornindiana.com
Molly is the artist. She is in Mrs. Jacobson's second grade class at Clay Lamberton School in Berlin, Wisconsin. Molly and her classmates sent birthday cards.
Gabrille (or Gabrielle as spelled in her note) is the artist. She is in Mrs. Berg's third grade class at Claywell Elementary in Tampa, Florida.Tomie: I often say that because Strega Nona eats so much pasta, she has a big fat fanny. I think Gabrille (or Gabrielle) understood, and perfectly drew Strega Nona.Logan: Have you met Zeek our little purple alien from the planet Zeekazoid?Tomie: No. Little purple aliens don't usually travel to New Hampshire. I think it's the cold weather.
Nick is in Ms. Super's (a SUPER last name for a teacher) second grade class at Midview West Elementary in Grafton, Ohio. He made a birthday card.
Birthday dinner at Burdick's Restaurant in Walpole, New Hampshire, with Marianna McGuffin and Anne Taylor Davis (or Anna Davis Taylor), on September 15, 2010.
Jennette from Vancouver sent flowers for Tomie's birthday.Since she will be competing later this year for Canadian Fruitcake Queen (judged in Tomie's house), could it be that she sent "birthday" flowers to improve her chances for victory?
Tomie's publisher requested "manly flowers" from the florist for Tomie's birthday. The publisher did not want carnations and balloons sent.Who knew "Baby's Breath" were manly flowers?
The original artwork for STREGA NONA'S GIFT is being shipped today to the publisher in New York City. Tomie completed the illustrations yesterday. It will be published during the fall of 2011 by Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of the Penguin Young Readers Group. Nancy's Fall 2011 list will be her first for Nancy Paulsen Books.It was important that Tomie finish work on the book prior to next week which is known as "Tomie's Birthday WEEK."
Here is Tomie at his 60th birthday, in his barn, in September 1994, amongst 400 of his closest friends. His partner at the piano was an entertainer from New York City. (Notice the kiss, outlined by red lipstick, on Tomie's cheek.)
Left to Right:Mary Ann Esposito (standing), Aunt Clotilda (sitting), Cousin Terry (standing), Tomie, Cousin Regine (from Paris), Giovanni, Aunt ClorindaHere's a photograph from Tomie's 60th birthday party in September 1994.
A continuous banner of nearly 300 Happy Birthday greetings was sent by the Howe Hall Arts Infused Magnet School (AIMS) in Goose Creek, South Carolina.Tomie: Thanks HHAIMS!
Double-click to get a better look at the poster.Mrs. Green's second grade class at Britton Elementary in Hilliard, Ohio, sent a birthday poster, a wooden folk art heart and a plush bone toy (for Bronte).Strega Nona is singing:Bubble, bubble, pasta pot,It's Tomie dePaola's birthday so make him lots.He's special and it's time to share.Boil enough love to show him we care.Tomie: Very sweet.
Alyssa (the artist) and her third grade classmates in Mrs. Berg's class at Claywell Elementary in Tampa, Florida, sent birthday cards.Many of the students mentioned "Zeek" in their notes. Natalie: I bet that Zeek is in your house right now finger painting on your walls.Tomie: If he is, Zeek is in a heap of trouble. Who IS Zeek?
Mrs. Rice and Ms. Lantai and their second grade class sent a HUGE birthday card. They are teachers and students at Peter Kirk Elementary in Kirkland, Washington. (As always, you can double-click the photo to get a close-up view.)
