A Boy Named Giotto by Paolo Guarnieri is a story about a young shepherd boy who aspires to be something more. He has a passion for drawing and wishes to become an artist. However his father doesn't share the same aspirations for his future. Giotto soon meets an accomplished artist named Cimabue and shares his dream. Cimabue realizes Giotto's talent surpasses his own and convinces his parents to allow him to pursue it. I really liked the illustrations done by Bimba Landmann. They were very clear and detailed. However, I thought the story was kind of dry and hard to follow. The book recommends 5 years of age and older but I don't think this book would hold a 5 year old's attention. The "follow your dream" message that the book sends is great. It allows kids to believe in themselves.
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