Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci
Author(s): Diane Stanley

In this magnificent addition to a distinguished series that includes Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare, award-winning author-artist Diane Stanley blends wonderful storytelling with gorgeous illustrations to convey the stunning scope of Leonardo da Vinci's genius in a book that has won many awards and earned two starred reviews. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

A 1996 ALA Notable Book
A 1997 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book for Nonfiction
A 1997 Orbis Pictus Award
A 1996 Publishers Weekly Best Books Award

Review(s):


School Library Journal Best Book, Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Orbis Pictus Award (NCTE), New York Public Library's “One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing”, ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice, Bulletin Blue Ribbon (The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

ISBN:  9780688161552