Portland, OR
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Christian Gifts + Books + Church Supplies
Est. 1983
Now Offering:
Porch Pick Up & Browsing
from a RESIDENTIAL LOCATION in SE Portland
(just East of i205 Between Holgate & Powell)
Mail Order
Delivery: Close in SE Portland
*Our shop location on SE 52nd is permanently closed*
I'm happy to bring items out for you to see in person, before you commit to buying.
*Every day inventory is being added to this site; if there is something you need and do not see here, give a call, we may have it & We do special orders!*
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*If the shipping looks off, please reach out by phone or email. I would love to assist in correcting it.*
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Readers will be caught up in the dramatic events of the stories, all vividly portrayed in wonderful detail-including Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, Jonah and the Big Fish, and accounts of Jesus' life, death and resurrection.
With its brilliant illustrations, and the addition of a note from Tomie and a beautifully redesigned jacket, this special anniversary edition is perfect for the whole family to share.
It drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children's book, Sound, by Lisa Miller for Coward-McCann. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time into both writing and illustrating children's books.
He names Fra Angelico and Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences on his work, but he soon found his own unique style. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his singular attainment in children's literature, the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his continued distinguished contribution, and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.
Tomie dePaola has published almost 200 children's books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.
Tomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.
- He has been published for over 30 years.
- Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.
- His books have been published in over 15 different countries.
- He receives nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.
Tomie dePaola has received virtually every significant recognition forhis books in the children's book world, including:
- Caldecott Honor Award from American Library Association
- Newbery Honor Award from American Library Association
- Smithson Medal from Smithsonian Institution
- USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal
- Regina Medal from Catholic Library Association
copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.
- Mater Dei Radio : KBVM · FM 88.3 Portland | Vancouver | Salem KMME · FM 94.9 & 100.5 Eugene | Springfield | Cottage Grove [Donations Accepted Here]
-Franciscan Sisters T.O.R. of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother [Donations Accepted Here]
-Urban Missionaries, Portland, OR
- Gifts of the Spirit: Support for the extreme financial hardship incurred during Covid-19. [Your Financial Gift Accepted Here]. Thank you!
The Duffy Family
Gifts of the Spirit
Gifts of the Spirit was founded in 1983 by Gladys and Mary Dieringer. When Natalie Duffy heard it was set to close, in September of 2018, she knew that our city couldn’t lose this little gem and has been operating it ever since, with her 6 little boys (and now a daughter) in tow. In November 2020, due to a rent increase and other complications of Covid, the sorrowful decision was made to permanently close the storefront and operate remotely from their home, allowing the ability to educate her children and still meet customer’s needs.
Gifts of the Spirit is happy to offer shipping and pick up options, as well as delivery to close in Portland, OR areas. We do special orders!
Please call 503-771-6442 for the physical address. This map only shows an approximate area.
Our physical storefront has closed, but we offer contactless pickup and browsing from our home’s covered porch in the SE Portland Vicinity not far from i205 and SE Powell Blvd.
Gifts of the Spirit pick -Up Vicinity Map
Business Hours
Monday — Friday
9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Sunday
Closed