Santa Cares Tomie de Paola. 2004.

Item Number: 12-202
Time Left: CLOSED
Online Close: Dec 15, 2004 7:00 PM EST
Bid History: 11 bids - Item Sold!
Description
8.75 x 6.5"
World-renowned artist, illustrator and author Tomie dePaola has generously donated five original works of holiday themed art commemorating AIDS Action's work fighting HIV/AIDS. Mr. de Paola has been published has written and/or illustrated over 200 books in his over forty-year career including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers. He has been recognized with the two most prestigious awards for children's literature and illustration; the Caldecott Honor Award and the Newbery Honor Award as well as the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.
Santa Cares features Santa Claus on a rooftop with the flowing AIDS ribbon as his scarf. A cheerful and festive work, Santa Cares is a wonderful combination of holiday cheer and AIDS awareness.