Overview
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 of media. In each episode, Tomie told a story featuring his storybook characters Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambolona. Gabe visited The Animal Band, a group of woodland creatures, including a rabbit on drums, a weasel on guitar, a penguin on bass, and a raccoon on keytar. Each episode also featured a visit with a guest storyteller or two (often people connected to the Jim Henson Company). The final segment of each episode included a child actor playing Tomie enacting stories from his book "26 Fairmount Avenue."
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Tomie DePaola
himself
John E. Kennedy
Gabe the Squirrel / Big Anthony / Raccoon
Bill Barretta
Strega Nona
Julianne Buescher
Bambolona / Wesel
James Murray
Rabbit
Alison Mork
Isaiah Griffin
Tomie in "26 Fairmount Avenue"
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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 of media. In each episode,...
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola has 1 season with 26 episodes.
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola premiered on August 6, 2001.
No, Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola has ended. The final episode aired on September 11, 2001.
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola originally aired on Hallmark Channel. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola has a rating of 0.0/10 based on user reviews.
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola is classified as Family, Kids.