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The Best Episodes of Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola

Every episode of Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola!

The show featured children's book author Tomie dePaola and his Muppet friend Gabe the squirrel, encouraging children to make their own stories in a variety...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Tales Around the Table" is the best rated episode of "Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/6/2001. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Where Do You Get Ideas?".

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    #1 - Tales Around the Table

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/6/2001

    Tomie shows viewers around his studio table. Guest storytellers: Mary Sue Milliken and Sue Feniger.

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  • Where Do You Get Ideas?
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    #2 - Where Do You Get Ideas?

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/7/2001

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

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  • What's a Story?
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    #3 - What's a Story?

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2001

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

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  • Stories for Myself
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    #4 - Stories for Myself

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2001

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

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    #5 - Food as Storytelling

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/2001

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

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  • That's a Story?!
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    #6 - That's a Story?!

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/13/2001

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

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    #7 - Getting Started

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/14/2001

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

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    #8 - Character

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/15/2001

    Tomie shows how visual traits help to define a character. Guest storytellers: Bill Barretta and Pepe the King Prawn

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    #9 - Setting

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2001

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

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    #10 - Point of View

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/17/2001

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

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    #11 - Performance as Storytelling

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/20/2001

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

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    #12 - Every Picture Tells a Story

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 8/21/2001

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

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  • Making Sense of Our World Through Stories
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    #13 - Making Sense of Our World Through Stories

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/22/2001

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

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  • Taking a Chance
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    #14 - Taking a Chance

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 8/23/2001

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

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  • Finding Your Audience
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    #15 - Finding Your Audience

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 8/24/2001

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

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    #16 - Funny

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/27/2001

    Tomie explains the comedy rule of three. Guest storyteller: Bill Larkin

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    #17 - Scary

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/28/2001

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

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    #18 - Moods: Happy/Sad

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/29/2001

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

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    #19 - History

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/30/2001

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

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    #20 - Music

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/31/2001

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

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  • Make Believe Stories
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    #21 - Make Believe Stories

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 9/4/2001

    Tomie is doodling. Guest storyteller: Doug Chiang

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    #22 - Real Stories

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/5/2001

    Tomie talks about how family photos can inspire stories. Guest storyteller: Chris Connelly

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  • More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - Versions
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    #23 - More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - Versions

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/6/2001

    Tomie talks about the different ways you can tell a story. Guest storyteller: Savage Steve Holland

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    #24 - More Than One Way to Tell a Tale - Techniques

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/7/2001

    Tomie shows his Cornell boxes, using a different technique of art to tell a story. Guest storyteller: Sule Greg Wilson

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    #25 - Putting Heart Into Your Story

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/10/2001

    Tomie talks about putting warmth, feeling, and emotion into a story. Guest storytellers: Kermit the Frog and Rizzo the Rat

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