Courtesy of hudsontalbott.comBook Summary:
"Leonardo's Horse" is a book that tells the story of how the horse came about. It starts with the story of how Leonardo came up with the idea and goes through his trials and failures in getting the horse made. It tells of how Charles Dent decided to continue Leonardo's dream, and eventually a foundation finishes the dream and sends it Italy in honor of Leonardo de Vinci.
APA Reference:
Fritz, J. (2001). Leonardo's horse. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
My Impressions:
This book was really interesting and informational. It's written so that children can understand it and
the illustrations are such to keep children interested in what they are reading. They'll be turning the
page just to see what pictures they see next. History books aren't always the easiest books to read.
Children will enjoy this book and learn something in the process.
Professional Review:
This book was really interesting and informational. It's written so that children can understand it and
the illustrations are such to keep children interested in what they are reading. They'll be turning the
page just to see what pictures they see next. History books aren't always the easiest books to read.
Children will enjoy this book and learn something in the process.
Professional Review:
This story tells of an American who discovers an unfinished bronze statue by Leonardo. Fritz's clear writing style highlights Leonardo's career. Simultaneously, he illuminates the vision of an American who is enthralled by the challenge of producing the bronze horse. Talbott's watercolor doublepage scenes offer a taste of fifteeth-century Italy, and the incorporated vignettes from Leonardo's sketchbooks add a sense of the scope of his genius. The casting and assembly processes are pictured. A final doublepage spread presents the magnificent animal, bronze and potent in its golden glow. The illustrator makes effective use of the unusual dome-shaped book design to include landscapes, interiors, and even a world map.
Professional Review Reference:
Marantz, K. (2002). Leonardo's horse. School Arts, 101(6), 56.
Marantz, K. (2002). Leonardo's horse. School Arts, 101(6), 56.
Library Uses:
This would be a good book for a community read. Have artist from the community come in and
discuss their career. Then they could read this book to show other artist and how long people have
been artists.
Another use would be a book display with other biographies on artists.
discuss their career. Then they could read this book to show other artist and how long people have
been artists.
Another use would be a book display with other biographies on artists.
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