Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?

Reach for this book when you notice your child has a 'busy brain' full of big ideas but struggles with the frustration of unfinished projects or feeling scattered. It provides a comforting, humanizing look at one of history's greatest geniuses, emphasizing that even Leonardo da Vinci dealt with procrastination and a lack of focus. Through this accessible biography, children learn that curiosity and the process of discovery are just as valuable as the finished product. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Italian Renaissance, the book explores Leonardo's wide ranging interests from painting the Mona Lisa to sketching early helicopters. It frames his 'shortcomings' (like only finishing thirteen paintings) not as failures, but as the byproduct of an endlessly inquisitive mind. It is a perfect choice for encouraging self-acceptance in creative or neurodivergent children who feel they do not fit the standard mold of productivity.