About This Book
Reach for this book when you notice your child filling notebooks with wild inventions, questioning how things work, or feeling like their brain moves faster than their peers. While many know Leonardo as a painter, Kathleen Krull introduces him as a relentless observer who treated science and art as two sides of the same coin. It is a perfect fit for the child who is often told to 'focus,' showing them how curiosity and a refusal to follow the status quo can change the world. At its heart, this biography celebrates the power of the obsessive mind and the importance of resilience. It is written at an accessible middle-grade level that manages to be sophisticated without being dry. Parents will appreciate how it frames Leonardo's 'failures' as essential steps in his discovery process, making it an excellent tool for discussing growth mindset and the value of being an outsider.
