Reviews

The Genius of Leonardo by Mark Roberts, Guido Visconti, Bimba Landmann

annamlewis's review

5.0

Engaging NF PB read to K-5.
This telling of Leonardo da Vinci's life, told through the eyes of his 10YO assistant, pulls children into the story. Unique illustrations add to the experience.

maristarkid's review

4.0

Agregé esto para salvar mi reading challenge? sí.

mat_tobin's review

4.0

I thought this was a very nice introduction to the life and philosophy of Leonardo. The story is told from the point of view of Giacomo, a ten-year-old vagabond who finds himself welcomed into the master's home. From this perspective, we are given brief facts and some key moments from Leonardo's life but with a context of sorts. We see why Leonardo painted The Last Supper and well as some of the story behind the Mona Lisa. The artwork itself is interesting and may not be for all yet they conjure up rich tapestries of life in Florence. A nice introduction to Leonardo for the for competent reader.