Library's review
This beautiful picture book tells the story of how Michelangelo labored for three years to carve the iconic sculpture of David from a discarded block of marble, while also providing a snapshot of Renaissance Florence. Author’s Note, Bibliography.
Genres
Lexile
610L
Publication
Charlesbridge (2014), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages
Description
There was a giant in the city, and it was a troublemaker. The enormous block of marble had irked the people of Florence for almost forty years. No one knew what to do with it until a young artist named Michelangelo came along.
Awards
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2015)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
32
Physical description
32 p.; 11.31 inches
ISBN
1580892957 / 9781580892957
DDC/MDS
| 730.92 |