The Grammar of Fantasy
From the father of modern Italian children's literature, this is one of the great works about the imagination and how stories are madeâ€â€�featuring radiant illustrations from Matthew Forsythe and a refreshed translation from Jack Zipes. "Holds great value for the adults who teach kids and the adults who write for them."â€â€�Mac Barnett, U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, for the New York Times ★ "A must-have for educators and librarians looking to inject creativity into their classrooms." â€â€�School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW! This handbook for writers of all ages and kinds is essential reading for teachers and creatives. It offers a playful, practical path to finding your own voice through the power of storytelling. Full of ideas, glosses on fairy tales, stories, and wide-ranging activities, this book changed how creative arts were taught in Italian schools.