About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with perfectionism or feels discouraged by a creative project that just won't go right. While many children see historical figures as untouchable icons, this story humanizes the legendary Leonardo da Vinci, showing that even a 'mad genius' experiences bad days, unfinished projects, and the weight of self-doubt. In this time-travel adventure, Jack and Annie visit Renaissance Florence to help Leonardo find the secret of happiness. Through their journey, children learn that curiosity and the joy of the process are more important than a perfect result. It is a gentle, encouraging read for kids aged 6 to 9, particularly those who benefit from seeing that everyone, regardless of their talent, has to navigate moments of frustration and failure.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe for the target age group. It briefly touches on Leonardo's professional frustrations and the historical reality of being an artist with demanding patrons, but the approach is hopeful and focuses on the internal emotional state of the creator.
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