{"product_id":"the-grammar-of-fantasy-an-introduction-to-the-art-of-inventing-stories-hardcover","title":"The Grammar of Fantasy: An Introduction to the Art of Inventing Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGianni Rodari\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatthew Forsythe\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJack Zipes\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the father of modern Italian children's literature, a guide to fairy tales and their potential for teaching creative storytelling to children--with radiant illustrations from Matthew Forsythe and a refreshed translation from Jack Zipes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The ultimate synthesis of Rodari's exuberant knowledge, a book of both pedagogy and poetics, poetry for teachers and pedagogy for poets.\" --Italo Calvino\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A groundbreaking pedagogical work that is also a handbook for writers of all ages and kinds, \u003ci\u003eThe Grammar of Fantasy \u003c\/i\u003eoffers 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. \u003cp\u003e Gianni Rodari is not only revered as a children's author, but also remembered for his visionary pedagogy, and it is these two fields he combines in this revolutionary essay collection. Translated into English by acclaimed scholar of folklore and children's literature Jack Zipes, and with original art from illustrator Matthew Forsythe, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Grammar of Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e is one to live with and return to for its humor, intelligence, and remarkable understanding of children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGianni Rodari \u003c\/b\u003eis widely considered the father of modern Italian children's literature. In 1960, he collaborated with the Education Cooperation Movement to develop exercises to encourage children's creative and critical thinking abilities. The recipient of the prestigious Andersen Prize in recognition of his contribution to children's literature, he was also one of Italy's most important educators and an activist who understood the liberating power of the imagination. \u003cb\u003eJack Zipes\u003c\/b\u003e is a renowned children's historian and folklorist who has written, translated, and edited dozens of books on fairy tales (\u003ci\u003eBreaking the Magic Spell, The Irresistible Fairy Tale, The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm\u003c\/i\u003e). He is professor emeritus of German and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota. \u003cb\u003eMatthew Forsythe \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author-illustrator of picture books \u003ci\u003ePokko and the Drum, Mina\u003c\/i\u003e, and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Leaf\u003c\/i\u003e. He was also lead designer on Cartoon Network's \u003ci\u003eAdventure Time\u003c\/i\u003e and production designer of the Oscar-nominated short film \u003ci\u003eRobin Robin.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 9.3 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44308393328742,"sku":"9781592703050","price":38.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/MtUHTtEf9d9781592703050.webp?v=1767794121","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-grammar-of-fantasy-an-introduction-to-the-art-of-inventing-stories-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}