Telling Stories with Tomie DePaola
G • 2001 • Adventure
Children’s author Tomie dePaola, his beloved characters Strega Nona, Bambolona, and Big Anthony, and a squirrel pal named Gabe, teach children about storytelling, creativity, and imagination.
Episodes
Tales Around the Table
In this episode Tomie shows us around his studio table. Guest storytellers: Mary Sue Milliken and Sue Feniger.
Where do You Get Ideas?
Tomie tells us about his idea drawer. Guest storyteller: J.T. Steiny
What's A Story?
Tomie offers two drawing - a beginning and an ending. Guest storyteller: Ed Eyth.
Stories for Myself
Tomie shows us his sketchbook, a visual journal. Guest storyteller: Alexandra Nichita.
Food as Storytelling
Tomie fries up his famous “Popeye.” Guest storyteller: Mary Ann Esposito.
That's a Story?!
Tomie shows how a collection of souvenirs tells a story. Guest storyteller: Charlotte Bird.
Getting Started
Tomie suggests ways to get started. Guest storyteller: Art Clokey.
Character
Tomie shows how visual traits help to define a character. Guest storyteller: Bill Barretta.
Setting
Tomie discusses how changing the setting changes the story. Guest storyteller: John Iacovelli.
Point of View
Tomie takes a look at perspective. Guest storyteller: John E. Barrett.
Performance as Storytelling
Tomie talks about assuming a character’s voice & mannerisms. Guest storyteller: Martie Barylick.
Every Picture Tells a Story
Tomie talks about the story behind one of his paintings. Guest storyteller: Lotus Do Brooks.
Making Sense of Our World Through Stories
Tomie encourages kids to draw or make up stories to deal with emotions. Guest storyteller: Jane Yolen.
Taking a Chance
Tomie tells and shows the origins of his first chapter book. Guest storyteller: Frank Oz.
Finding Your Audience
Tomie talks about how stories and artwork change when they are shared with an audience. Guest storyteller: John Carney.
Funny
Tomie explains the comedy “rule of 3.” Guest storyteller: Bill Larkin.
Scary
Tomie shows how different techniques can create a scary scene. Guest storyteller: David Barrington-Holt.
Moods: Happy/Sad
Tomie shows how a few lines can change the mood of a face. Guest storyteller: Natalie McMaster.
History
Tomie explains what a time capsule is. Guest storyteller: Victor Finkel.
Music
Gabe plays guitar riffs for Tomie that correspond to different moods. Guest storyteller: Dave Kinnoin.
Make Believe Stories
Tomie is doodling. Guest storyteller: Doug Chiang.
Real Stories
Tomie talks about how family photos can inspire stories. Guest storyteller: Chris Connelly.
More Than One Way To Tell A Tale - Versions
Tomie talks about the different ways you can tell a story. Guest storyteller: Savage Steve Holland.
More Than One Way To Tell A Tale - Techniques
Tomie shows his “Cornell boxes” – using a different technique of art to tell a story. Guest storyteller: Sule Greg Wilson.
Putting Your Heart Into Your Story
Tomie talks about putting warmth, feeling and emotion into a story. Guests: Kermit the Frog & Rizzo the Rat.
Collaboration
Tomie talks about collaboration. Guest storytellers: Stephen Holman and Josephine Huang.