The Grammar of Fantasy
An Introduction to the Art of Inventing Stories
Gianni Rodari author Jack Zipes translator Matthew Forsythe illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Enchanted Lion Books
Publishing:19th Jun '25
£21.99
This title is due to be published on 19th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

From Gianni Rodari, the father of modern Italian children's literature, The Grammar of Fantasy is a guide to fairy tales and their potential for teaching creative storytelling to artists of all ages and abilities-with radiant illustrations from award-winning author-illustrator Matt Forsythe and a refreshed translation from Jack Zipes.
From 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.From 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.
“The ultimate synthesis of Rodari’s exuberant knowledge, a book of both pedagogy and poetics, poetry for teachers and pedagogy for poets.” —Italo Calvino
A groundbreaking pedagogical work that is also a handbook for writers of all ages and kinds, The Grammar of Fantasy offers 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.
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 The Grammar of Fantasy is one to live with and return to for its humor, intelligence, and remarkable understanding of children.
“Holds great value for anyone who believes children’s stories are important, which should be everyone… Funny, freewheeling, and animated.”
-- Mac Barnett * The New York Times *“The ultimate synthesis of Rodari’s exuberant knowledge, a book of both pedagogy and poetics, poetry for teachers and pedagogy for poets.” -- Italo Calvino
"It’s great for teachers and the classroom, but also for any artist or person who is looking to be more creative. Honestly, it would even be great in the self-help category, on how to unleash your own voice." -- Betsy Bird * A Fuse #8 Production (A School Library Journal blo
ISBN: 9781592703050
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
316 pages