Telling Stories With Tomie DePaola
Children’s author Tomie dePaola and his beloved characters teach children about storytelling, creativity, and imagination in this series.
Subtitles: English
Starring:Tomie dePaolaJohn Kennedy
Directed by:David Gumpel
Season 1
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.
S01:E21 - Make Believe Stories
Tomie is doodling. Guest storyteller: Doug Chiang.
S01:E22 - Real Stories
Tomie talks about how family photos can inspire stories. Guest storyteller: Chris Connelly.
S01:E23 - 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.
S01:E24 - 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.
S01:E25 - Putting Your Heart Into Your Story
Tomie talks about putting warmth, feeling and emotion into a story. Guests: Kermit the Frog & Rizzo the Rat.
S01:E26 - Collaboration
Tomie talks about collaboration. Guest storytellers: Stephen Holman and Josephine Huang.
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