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johnnymacaroni's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting and very accessible. I like the artwork too.
thebookkeepers's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent children’s biography about Michelangelo and how he created the infamous sculpture of David. Great enhancement read to accompany our artist study.
nerfherder86's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful book about Michelangelo carving the David statue over three years, hiding the block of marble under scaffolding while he worked so that no one could see what he was working on. It's not a biography of the artist, but rather a glimpse into how he created one specific work of art. (In a way, it's a biography of the statue of David.) The gorgeous detailed pen and ink/colorful watercolors are used in varied layouts, including two page spreads and tiny illustrations. The author's note tells the rest of the story of David statue after its unveiling. I liked the text, how Michelangelo was always "floured with the dust of not-David. He combed bits of not-David from his beard," etc.
pkadams's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite picture books are non-fiction aimed at middle readers, and how the author contains the "good parts" version of the story. Sutcliffe's book fits the bill. If you are looking to talk about Michelangelo's David here is the book for you. Loved it.
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