Michelangelo for Kids

Art historian Simonetta Carr draws on recent scholarship that challenges the traditional view of Michelangelo as a recluse. Readers will also learn about the complex and fluid era of the Italian Renaissance and how the times affected his life and work.  Lavish photos, informative sidebars, a time line, glossary, and suggestions for further readings add value, while 21 hands-on activities help young readers identify with the artist and his work.

"To understand the term Renaissance man, one need only read this biography of Michelangelo." —Booklist

"This intelligently written, comprehensive, and fascinating account of the Renaissance icon’s life, art, personal and professional relationships, and prickly personality and the ways in which he navigated the religious and political upheavals of his time are handled smoothly and with sophisticated language." —School Library Journal

“It’s completely worth your money… Michelangelo for Kids is entertaining and is exactly the sort of nonfiction book I would have picked up when I was 9 or 10. Though written for children, adults will enjoy it, too. It would be a great coffee table book for art and history enthusiasts alike.” —Cracking the Cover

"There is a vast amount of information here, and readers will come away with a clear sense of who Michelangelo was as a person." —School Library Connection 

“A thoughtfully written, readily accessible, and beautifully illustrated immersion in the life of this extraordinary artist.” —All About the Books with Janet Squires

“I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good way to teach their kids about Michelangelo, the Renaissance, or art history.” —Batch of Books