Leonardo's Dragon - Five Far-Flung Dragon Tales

'Leonardo’s Dragon' is a visually stunning and imaginative book that blends history, myth, and art into a captivating tales. The author reimagines Leonardo da Vinci as a dreamer with a dragon companion, framing the story through the eyes of Caterina, as she listens to dragon tales from around the world from her home in the Vatican.

The illustrations are just beautiful — richly detailed, full of colour and texture, and alive with subtle historical and cultural references. Each page feels like a miniature masterpiece, where you want to pause and explore every detail.

'Leonardo's Dragon' reinterprets dragon myths from different cultures with flare, empathy and imagination. The stories give depth to the dragons, who are more than monsters of myths and legends, and invites us to see them in a new light.

Visually stunning and a thoughtful reflection on storytelling, Leonardo’s Dragon is perfect for all ages as a book to be enjoyed and a read-aloud. Mr Bixleys' sheer talent in illustrating and use of visual language, make this book a treasure. It is great to see a compilation of myths and legends retold in such stunning language and colour!