Author & Illustrator Profile
Tomie dePaola
2 Books
Tomie dePaola was a beloved American author and illustrator renowned for his extensive collection of over 200 children's books. His works often featured themes of family, folklore, and everyday life, presented with a distinctive artistic style and a gentle, reassuring tone. Among his many cherished titles are classics like "Strega Nona," along with the warmly remembered "Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs" and "The Popcorn Book."
Books in "Bill and Pete"
Oh no, Little Jane Allison Crocodile has been captured. The Bad Guy from Egypt has a Big Bad Brother in Louisiana, and he has taken Bill the crocodile's cousin all the way across the world to an exotic animal farm. Now it is up to Bill and his trusty bird friend Pete to cross the ocean and bring her back. The brave pair sneaks onto a huge ship heading right for New Orleans to start their daring rescue mission. But things get complicated fast when Pete gets caught by a wealthy lady who wants him for a pet. Now Bill is entirely on his own in a brand new country. Dive into this funny and thrilling animal adventure to see if Bill can outsmart the villains, rescue his best buddy, and bring his cousin safely home.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Get ready for a brand new school year and a huge adventure in Egypt. Bill the crocodile and his best friend Pete the talking toothbrush are taking a fun class trip. Their teacher Ms. Ibis is guiding all the little crocodiles through the wonders of the Royal Museum to learn about ancient times. But there is trouble lurking in the shadows. The Bad Guy is sneaking around, and he is trying to steal the famous and highly guarded Sacred Eye of Isis. When the grown ups do not notice what is happening, it is up to this brave duo to step in. Join Bill and Pete in this funny and exciting picture book as they use teamwork and quick thinking to try to stop the thief and save the museum treasure.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
34 Pages
