On My Way
On My Way by Tomie dePaola, published by Penguin Young Readers Group in June 2002, is a reprint edition featuring 80 pages in English. This book presents a heartfelt narrative about Tomie’s experiences as he welcomes his baby sister, Maureen, home from the hospital. Throughout the story, readers will follow Tomie’s journey as he participates in a dance recital, attends the World’s Fair, and eagerly anticipates the start of a new school year, where he hopes to learn to read and obtain his own library card.
Readers will find a charming exploration of childhood milestones, family dynamics, and the excitement of school and summer activities. The narrative touches on themes of siblings, education, and the joys of family life, making it a relatable account for young readers. Tomie’s enthusiasm for learning and his adventures during this formative time are captured with a sense of immediacy and warmth, inviting readers to share in his experiences.
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Tomie is overjoyed because his baby sister, Maureen, is finally strong enough to come home from the hospital. Over the next months, he is in a dance recital and he gets to go to the World’s Fair. Soon, the school year is at an end. Summer is full of fun things to do, like going to the beach and celebrating the Fourth of July-but Tomie can’t wait for school to start again. He hopes he’ll get Miss Kiniry, the first-grade teacher he likes the best. In first grade he will finally-finally-learn to read. And maybe even get a library card of his own!
“DePaola’s writing and recollective skills are so fresh that kids will feel like he’s sitting right next to them, telling his tales in and out of school with disarming charisma and not a hint of nostalgia.” (The Horn Book)
“More please.” (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)
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