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Book Synopsis: Was Pippo the Fool really Pippo the Genius?
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence was a marvel of art, architecture, and engineering. But it lacked a finishing ornament, a crown--a dome! The city fathers had a solution: to invite the finest masters to compete for the chance to design a dome. The rumors of this contest reached the ears of Filippo Brunelleschi, better known in Florence as Pippo the Fool. As soon as he heard about the contest, Pippo knew it was the chance he had been waiting for. "If I can win the contest, I will finally lose that nickname once and for all!"
This book tells the story of the construction of an architectural masterpiece--Brunelleschi's Dome. Tracey E. Fern depicts Pippo's prickly personality with humor and warmth, and Pau Estrada's richly detailed illustrations bring Renaissance Florence to life. An excellent way to introduce kids to an important moment in Western engineering and history.
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Discover the captivating story of Pippo the Fool, a book that has been selected as a Junior Library Guild Choice. This thrilling tale takes you back to the Renaissance era, where the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence stood as a majestic structure. However, something was missing - a crown, a finishing ornament in the form of a dome. The city's leaders came up with a challenge, inviting the finest masters to compete and design this masterpiece.
Enter Filippo Brunelleschi, famously known as Pippo the Fool. Despite the mocking nickname, Pippo saw this contest as an opportunity of a lifetime. He knew that winning would not only cement his name in history but also silence the critics once and for all. Join us on a journey as this book brings to life the construction of one of the most iconic architectural marvels - Brunelleschi's Dome.
Written by Tracey E. Fern, Pippo's prickly personality is depicted with humor and warmth, making him relatable to young readers. Accompanied by Pau Estrada's wonderfully detailed illustrations, Renaissance Florence comes alive through the pages. Let your kids explore and learn about this important moment in Western engineering and history with this extraordinary book.
Experience the wonder of Brunelleschi's Dome, unparalleled in its beauty and importance. Ignite your child's curiosity in history, architecture, and art with this captivating story. Order your copy of Pippo the Fool (Junior Library Guild Selection) and let their imagination soar to new heights!
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