Library's review
During World War II, Renato is forced to leave Florence and he wonders who will keep his favorite stone lion safe? This is a beautifully illustrated book about the horrors of war and the salience of art. Includes Author’s Note.
Genres
Lexile
L
Publication
Viking Books for Young Readers (2017), 44 pages
Description
The touching, magical story of a boy in a war-torn country and the stone lion that rescues him. Renato loves his home in Florence, Italy. He loves playing with his friends in the Piazza della Signoria. He loves walking home by the beautiful buildings and fountains with his father in the evenings. And he especially loves the stone lion who seems to smile at him from a pedestal in the piazza. The lion makes him feel safe. But one day his father tells him that their family must leave. Their country is at war, and they will be safer in America. Renato can only think of his lion. Who will keep him safe? With luminous watercolor paintings, Barbara DiLorenzo captures the beauty of Florence in this heartwarming and ultimately magical picture book.
Awards
Language
Original language
English
Pages
44
Physical description
44 p.; 11.38 inches
ISBN
0451476417 / 9780451476418
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |