26 Fairmount Avenue Series (books)

26 Fairmount Avenue Series

This series delves into the nostalgic memories of childhood during the mid-20th century. Follow engaging stories of home life, school adventures, and discovering the world through the eyes of a curious young boy. Each book offers a heartwarming look at the simple joys and everyday challenges that shaped his formative years. It's a sweet and relatable portrayal of growing up.

26 Fairmount Avenue

Tomie de Paola

64 pages
3 hours of reading

A Newbery Honor BookTomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year. Tomie has many adventures all his own, including eating chocolate with his Nana Upstairs, only to find out--the hard way--that they have eaten chocolate laxative. He tries to skip kindergarten when he finds out he won't learn to read until first grade. "I'll be back next year," he says. When Tomie goes to see Snow White, he creates another sensation.

3.9

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