Beautiful Book!

We use this book in our homeschool curriculum, and really loved it. The illustrations are beautiful, and Diane Stanley really makes history come alive. It is so much more than a list of facts. My kids begged me to keep reading! We initially checked it out from the library but decided it was worth adding to our personal library.

This book is a beautiful introduction to Michelangelo's works and life

Review of Michelangelo by Diane Stanley

This book portraying the artist Michelangelo could be a model for biographies which introduce children to important historical figures. It also provides an opportunity for families to read about the topic together because the book is fascinating for adult readers. Ms. Stanley carefully selected important details of his life which will be of interest or understandable to children but not polished them so that he becomes only a saintly figure. Stanley deftly placed him in the context of the history of this era to provide context and added another dimension for young people to understand Michelangelo. Then she clarified the facts even more by developing beautiful illustrations. Her drawings of his sculpture and paintings are reproduced so well the reader thinks he or she is actually viewing them in 3-D. Michelangelo will come alive and be relevant for young readers and their families. No wonder the book was awarded so many honors!

We have added this book to our parish library so children will have background on the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s in Rome. Readers of all ages will love every page.