{"product_id":"the-grammar-of-fantasy-an-introduction-to-the-art-of-inventing-stories-9781592703050","title":"The Grammar of Fantasy: An Introduction to the Art of Inventing Stories","description":"\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 Matt Forsythe and a refreshed translation from Jack Zipes\u003c\/b\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Enchanted Lion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781592703050\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 316\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gianni Rodari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45187196977333,"sku":"9781592703050","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_12514b9e-3a9c-46cc-b939-7b1ca7134703.jpg?v=1742271418","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-grammar-of-fantasy-an-introduction-to-the-art-of-inventing-stories-9781592703050","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}