31st March RIP Tomie dePaola

"In this gorgeous and contemplative New York Times bestselling picture book, legendary author-illustrator Tomie dePaola reminds us that mindfulness--being quiet, still, and present with one another--is a very special thing. Everything is in such a hurry, busy as busy can be.  
The birds are flying so fast, the dragonfly is zooming over the water--even the trees are waving their leaves. 

So what if we sit here, you next to me...and we can just be? "

This is what I did when I heard the sad news about the passing of Tomie dePaola, who was such a 'giant' in the  children's picture book world. Everyone is getting more time to sit, notice things around them and just be at the moment so how fitting that we have this book to remind us of wonder, awe, beauty and the skills of an author illustrator!

Pause and remember his brilliance while you watch and read.