Gaudi - Architect of Imagination

by Susan B Katz (Author) Linda Schwalbe (Illustrator)

Gaudi - Architect of Imagination
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Your dreams can change the world!

Colorful mosaics, playful flowing forms, imaginative facades--Barcelona shines with the buildings of Antoni Gaudí. How did the son of a Catalan blacksmith become a world-famous architect? The first years of Gaudí's life were challenging. Because of an illness, young Gaudí couldn't attend school and was often alone. Many of his days were spent out in nature, which he would later call his great teacher. Even during his training as an architect in Barcelona, his teachers were puzzled, wondering: is he a "genius or a fool?" Many considered his unusual ideas eccentric, sometimes even crazy. But Gaudí was simply ahead of his time. His buildings are now a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site.

With an insightful eye into the world of an inspired genius, award-winning author Susan B. Katz tells of Gaudí's life and work. Linda Schwalbe's dazzling and powerful illustrations reflect the inventive, daring, and flamboyant style of Gaudí's work.

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$19.95

Kirkus

A solid biography of an important artist.

Review quotes

Gaudi is the story of Antoni Gaudi, a Spanish architect and artist well known for this UNESCO world heritage site buildings in Barcelona. The beautiful, somewhat abstract, very unique illustrations are beautiful and very inviting. This book, and the story within it, are both the true definition of STEAM, Science/Math meet Art. As a grade 3 teacher, I would definitely consider purchasing a copy of this book for my classroom library. The text is probably too difficult for most early years students to read themselves, but I could see reading this story to my class or using it with upper elementary students. I think that the illustrations are the perfect for inspiring children to create their own art. I would definitely recommend this book to teachers and families of children in the 5-12 age range. The number of connections to curricular content are infinite and the story itself is inspirational. — "Teach Read Inspire Blog"
Susan B Katz
Susan B. Katz is an author and illustrator of children's books as well as a National Board Certified teacher. She lives in California.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780735844872
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Northsouth Books
Publication date
June 07, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF007010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Art
JNF006000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | General
JNF005000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Architecture
Library of Congress categories
Biographies
Buildings, structures, etc
Spain
Architects
Barcelona (Spain)
Gaudai, Antoni

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