It tells the factual biography of Leonardo da Vinci within an exciting story It brings his artistic genius and wonderful ideas into a modern setting and encourages involvement and fun through drama and dressing-up. About the Book: Leonardo Da Vinci: A Man of Great Ideas Leonardo da Vinci, best known as the painter of the fantastic Mona Lisa, was a man of great ideas. One of the greatest artists the world has ever seen, Leonardo was also an architect, a musician, a scientist, a toy-maker and a brilliant inventor who invented a model for a flying machine nearly 400 years ago! In fact, Leonardo could do just about any thing he put his mind to. He was a genius who left a permanent mark on the world of art and science. Join the curious and playful Digby and his big sister Hester as they make their way through the odds and ends at Mr Rummage's stall at Knick-Knack Market. Discover the wonderful little objects they pick up and enjoy the stories about the great people they belong to.