Leonardo and the Flying Boy by Laurence Anholt

Leonardo and the Flying Boy by Laurence Anholt

Part of the highly-successful Anholt's Artists series about great painters, which tells the stories of real meetings between world-famous artists and the children who knew them.  Zoro is the young pupil of the amazing painter, sculptor, scientist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. Every day he works hard in Leonardo's workshop, mixing colours, cleaning paintbrushes and practising his drawings. But he is never allowed inside the secret locked room, where Leonardo spends hours hammering and sawing at a mysterious invention. One day Leonardo brings a mischievous boy named Salai to work for him. He is so intrigued by the secret room that he steals the keys to find out what is inside... Leonardo and the Flying Boy provides an exciting introduction to the great genius of the Italian Renaissance, with reproductions of Leonardo's own work.

"This book encourages children to understand that human beings can have a creative vision and reach out to change things.. An inspirational book." * Books for Keeps *
"As well as providing a slice of art history, this book also celebrates the intellect and love of learning and reminds us that the world needs eccentrics." * School Librarian *
"... A lyrical text and stunning pictures by Laurence Anholt (together with some equally stunning illustrations by Leonardo himself). In all an entertaining introduction to the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci"
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Laurence Anholt is part of a husband-and-wife team who have worked together on more than 60 picture books, published all over the world in more than 17 different languages. Their picture books – including the Chimp and Zee series – have won numerous awards and have been featured on television and radio. Laurence has been described by William Watt as one of the most versatile authors writing for children today. He was brought up mainly in Holland where he developed a lasting passion for art. He is a much sought after public speaker, appearing at conferences such as the European Council of International Schools Conference, the Northern Children's Book Festival and the Edinburgh Festival.

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SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781847808165
ISBN 10	1847808166
Title	Leonardo and the Flying Boy
Author	Laurence Anholt
Series	Anholt's Artists
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2016-04-07
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.