Books Like I Am Leonardo da Vinci
Families who loved I Am Leonardo da Vinci by Brad Meltzer often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved I Am Leonardo da Vinci by Brad Meltzer often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking a million 'why' questions or feels like their interests don't quite fit into one neat box. This charming biography follows a young Leonardo da Vinci, a boy whose curiosity leads him to explore everything from the flight of birds to the secrets of the human heart. Through a friendly, comic-book style, the story highlights how being 'different' and having an insatiable appetite for learning can lead to world-changing discoveries. Parents will appreciate how this book validates the 'messy' process of creativity and the importance of observation. It is perfectly pitched for elementary-aged readers, offering a relatable hero who proves that you don't have to choose between being an artist and a scientist. It is an inspiring choice for fostering a growth mindset and encouraging children to document their own wild ideas in a notebook just like Leo did.
