Telling Stories With Tomie DePaola

Name: Telling Stories With Tomie DePaola
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Released: 2001-01-01
Cast: Tomie dePaola, John Kennedy

2001

TV-G

Kids & Family · Comedy

Children’s author Tomie dePaola and his beloved characters teach children about storytelling, creativity, and imagination in this series.

Starring:Tomie dePaola John Kennedy

Directed by:David Gumpel

S01:E01 - Tales Around the Table

In this episode Tomie shows us around his studio table. Guest storytellers: Mary Sue Milliken and Sue Feniger.

S01:E02 - Where Do You Get Ideas?

Tomie tells us about his idea drawer. Guest storyteller: J.T. Steiny

S01:E03 - What's a Story?

Tomie offers two drawing - a beginning and an ending. Guest storyteller: Ed Eyth.

S01:E04 - Stories for Myself

Tomie shows us his sketchbook, a visual journal. Guest storyteller: Alexandra Nichita.

S01:E05 - Food as Storytelling

Tomie fries up his famous “Popeye.” Guest storyteller: Mary Ann Esposito.

S01:E06 - That's a Story?!

Tomie shows how a collection of souvenirs tells a story. Guest storyteller: Charlotte Bird.

S01:E07 - Getting Started

Tomie suggests ways to get started. Guest storyteller: Art Clokey.

S01:E08 - Character

Tomie shows how visual traits help to define a character. Guest storyteller: Bill Barretta.

S01:E09 - Setting

Tomie discusses how changing the setting changes the story. Guest storyteller: John Iacovelli.

S01:E10 - Point of View

Tomie takes a look at perspective. Guest storyteller: John E. Barrett.

S01:E11 - Performance as Storytelling

Tomie talks about assuming a character’s voice & mannerisms. Guest storyteller: Martie Barylick.

S01:E12 - Every Picture Tells a Story

Tomie talks about the story behind one of his paintings. Guest storyteller: Lotus Do Brooks.

S01:E13 - Making Sense of Our World Through Stories

Tomie encourages kids to draw or make up stories to deal with emotions. Guest storyteller: Jane Yolen.

S01:E14 - Taking a Chance

Tomie tells and shows the origins of his first chapter book. Guest storyteller: Frank Oz.

S01:E15 - Finding Your Audience

Tomie talks about how stories and artwork change when they are shared with an audience. Guest storyteller: John Carney.

S01:E16 - Funny

Tomie explains the comedy “rule of 3.” Guest storyteller: Bill Larkin.

S01:E17 - Scary

Tomie shows how different techniques can create a scary scene. Guest storyteller: David Barrington-Holt.

S01:E18 - Moods: Happy/Sad

Tomie shows how a few lines can change the mood of a face. Guest storyteller: Natalie McMaster.

S01:E19 - History

Tomie explains what a time capsule is. Guest storyteller: Victor Finkel.

S01:E20 - Music

Gabe plays guitar riffs for Tomie that correspond to different moods. Guest storyteller: Dave Kinnoin.

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