Author: Tomie Depaola
Illustrator: Tomie Depaola
Awards: Newberry honor book
Grade level: 2nd-4th
Grade level: 2nd-4th
This is about the author's childhood in Connecticut. During this time, the family has just started construction on their new house while a hurricane is about to make landfall. The Depaoloa's are very close and live in a neighborhood where everyone knows everyone. After the hurricane lands, Tomie measures how long it will be until he is in their new home by major events that happen throughout his life and holidays. Memories that Tomie enjoys the most are with his great-grandma and grandpa. Tomie begins to realize the value of family and understanding the importance of a community and being with people who support you. Tomie and his family eventually move into their new home, but not before one last humorous story about the muddy roads and Tomie's kindergarten experience.
This book is great for children and I will definitely have it in my classroom! It is easily relatable for students and is a fun book for them to read! I chose the grade level for 2nd-4th because the vocabulary can be a bit challenging but most students will understand it. A good unit for this book would be to have students read the book and write/draw a memory that they have about their family.
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