This is a wonderful treasure of a book that tells the
life of Giotto and explains his drive to create art that led him to
become one of the greatest painters of all time.
This is a book that tells most in its pictures and has
little text, although the reading level is beyond the reach of little
ones. It is a perfect book to give to older school-aged children and even
teens. But I used it as a read aloud book so my children could listen,
look at the glorious pictures, and discuss ideas that came up along the
way.
You can pair this book with a number of other activities
like painting with egg (as Giotto did), reading a short biography of
his life, and perusing a book by Madeline L'Engle that is filled with
his pictures telling the story of the life of Jesus.
So pick up "A Boy Named Giotto" at a bookstore or library today and open up a window to the past for your children.
Egg painting activity - just like Giotto
The Glorious Impossible by Madeline L'Engle:A retelling of the 25 important events in the life of Jesus in a beautiful picture book.
Title: A Boy Named GiottoAuthor: Paolo Guarnieri
Where can you find it?
Amazon.ca: A Boy Named Giotto
Amazon.com: A Boy Named Giotto
Kirsten West is a Christian Homeschooling Mom who blogs at DoodleMom's Homeschooling Life. Isn't she a delight? She found time in the midst of a crazy busy week to share this lovely find with us. THANK YOU Kirsten! :)
Learn more about Giotto, through Amazon.com:
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